Care Home Guilty of Fire Safety Offences
The owner of a care home has been sentenced after admitting fire safety failures following a devastating fire. The cause of the fire was found
Worker Changing Flat Tyre Crushed to Death
A family run business has pleaded guilty to health and safety breaches after a worker changing a flat tyre was fatally crushed. The sub-contractor was
Hillsborough safety officer fined over dangerous turnstile arrangements
30 years following the Hillsborough disaster, Graham Mackrell, the then-secretary of Sheffield Wednesday football club, has been fined £6,500 for safety breaches. On 3 April
Inadequate Risk Assessment Missed Forklift Danger
A pallet manufacturer has been fined after a worker was struck by a fork lift truck. The worker was carrying a pallet across a workshop
Working Shifts Increases Risk of Heart Disease
According to new research, working in shifts has a negative impact on cardiovascular health. The Chinese study, which was published in the journal Occupational Medicine,
Top 5 Health and Safety Fines – March 2019
No company wants to face a health and safety fine. As we’ve shown, bigger companies are facing bigger fines since the introduction of tougher sentencing guidelines. This
The dangers of tweeting for employers
Employees posting inappropriate social media messaging has implications for employers. Recent examples of misjudged posts by celebrities have demonstrated the importance of thinking before you
Slips, Trips and Falls Costing Employers £73m in Annual Leave
Blog New research has further highlighted the hidden cost to employers of slips, trips and falls at work. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), slip,
How to prepare for a CQC inspection
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) acts as an independent regulator of health and social care. Its inspection regime aims to ensure that the quality of
Smart HR | How to incentivise employees the right way
Done right, employee incentives can play a significant role in attracting and retaining talented employees and keeping them focused and engaged. As well as making
Survey Shows Over 100 Retail Workers Attacked Every Day
An annual survey of retail crime has shown on average 115 retail employees were attacked at work every day last year. The latest British Retail
What is RIDDOR?
Blog Understanding the RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases, and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations) responsibilities of an employer is crucial to ensure workplace safety and compliance. In
