Following a plateau in collision figures, a road safety charity has now stressed that urgent action is needed to tackle the number of work-related traffic
In the workplace, unsafe behaviour is responsible for a huge percentage of accidents, approximately 90%. Every year, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) produces work-related
Slips, trips and falls account for almost a third of workplace injuries and, when cold winter temperatures plummet, the risk of these incidents soars. Even
Work-related health statistics from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reveal that musculoskeletal disorders are the second highest cause of ill health in Great Britain.
When you think of workplace safety, you probably think about accidents, injuries and fatalities. However, reporting and investigating near misses can be just as important
BLOG Written on 21 November 2024 Winter is coming. The big coats are out – and so too are the seasonal challenges for employers. Colds
A new survey has found that retail workers are, on average, abused, threatened or assaulted 21 times a year. Jackie McKenzie, a petrol station worker,
Every year, over 5,000 accidents involve transport in the workplace. Main causes of injury are people falling off vehicles, or being crushed or struck by
As industrialisation has progressed, so too has the use of efficiency-saving machinery. However, it’s important to think about safety when working with machines, as they
If your business or organisation uses the services of a contractor – a non-employee commissioned to undertake work for you – then both you and
