Falls from height are one of the leading causes of workplace fatalities and injuries, accounting for 40 fatalities in 2018/19, and employers face record fines
BLOG If previous heatwaves have taught us anything, it’s that workplaces can descend into sweaty chaos when summer rolls around. The fact is, nobody likes
Key points GMP are carrying out a campaign to tackle drivers carrying unsecure loads, particularly where they are carrying dangerous goods. The enforcement campaign will
A wheel refurbishment company has been sentenced after a 16-year-old apprentice was overcome by vapours from chemicals used to strip and clean alloy wheels. The
Blog When an employee raises a workplace grievance, it’s your duty of care as the employer to resolve the issue quickly and efficiently through a
BLOG When it comes to taking disciplinary action for employee misconduct, conducting a fair and legally sound discipline procedure is essential for employers. In this
When it comes to school fairs, effective planning and organisation is essential to creating an event that is both safe and enjoyable. And while health
Blog Nearly 700 schools have been referred to the HSE after failing to satisfy the Department for Education (DfE) that they were managing asbestos in
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has now published its yearly report on workplace fatalities in Great Britain. The report is based on provisional annual
The HSE has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling workplace stress after efforts to promote its management standards have fallen short. Andrew Kingscott, one of the
