Bedding manufacturer fined after employees suffer serious injuries
A bedding manufacturer has been fined more than £250,000 after two of its employees were seriously injured during separate incidents at…
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Manual handling at work – Reduce the risk of injury
As an employer, you must protect your workers from the risk of injury from hazardous manual handling in the workplace. The Manual…
Worktops firm fined after repeated failures to protect employees
A Stockport-based stone worktop manufacturer has been fined £26,000 for repeatedly putting its workers at risk. They consistently put…
Textiles firm fined £60,000 after worker’s arm dragged into machine
A textiles company has been fined £60,000 after a man broke his arm when it was dragged into machinery. An investigation by the Health…
Mental Health – Make it routine
There are three main reasons employers should look to prevent work-related stress and support good mental health; it’s the law, it’s good…
The use of alcohol & drugs in Construction & Manufacturing
The use of drugs and alcohol in the UK manufacturing & construction industry is a concern, as it can pose serious risks to the safety of…
National Apprenticeship Week
This week is National Apprenticeship Week 2024 – a celebration of the positive impact apprenticeships make to individuals, businesses and…
Metalworking fluids: Most businesses inspected ‘not doing enough’ to protect workers
Last year, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced it was carrying out inspections and since then more than half of those checks…
Man handed community order for illegal removal of asbestos
A Hartlepool man has been handed a community order after he admitted removing asbestos from a school when he wasn’t licenced to do so….
What are the benefits of using an outsource HR provider?
Outsourcing HR functions can offer several advantages to businesses, particularly smaller ones that may not have the resources to…