Companies fined after labourer fractures skull
Two companies have been fined £46,000 in total after a labourer fractured his skull. The 46-year-old, who was 43 at the time, was on the…
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A fifth of tradespeople injured when breaking health and safety rules
Research from Direct Line business insurance reveals almost one in five (19 per cent) tradespeople have been injured as a result of…
Asbestos and You
Any job, any day of the week, can potentially release lethal asbestos fibres. It’s not like dust – you can’t see, smell, or feel the…
CSCS Green Labourer Card – How to get yours
The CSCS Labourer Card is an important first step in your career as a construction worker. Owning a CSCS Green Card will enable you to…
Early findings from HSE’s Dust Kills campaign revealed
As part of its Business Plan, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) carried out more than 1,000 inspections between May and July,…
The advantages of completing the IOSH Managing Safely Course
Completing the IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) Managing Safely Course offers several advantages for both individuals…
Woodworking company fined for dust exposure
A Norfolk woodworking company has been fined £25,000 for failing to control its employees’ exposure to wood dust. A Health and Safety…
Meat company fined after worker severs fingers
A Herefordshire catering and retail butchers has been fined after a teenage worker severed three fingers and partially a fourth while…
The importance of being a Fire Marshal
Fire Prevention: Fire marshals are trained to identify and mitigate fire hazards in their respective environments. By recognising…
HSE Metalworking inspections start in October
From October until March 2024, HSE will be inspecting manufacturing businesses that use metalworking fluids or coolants in their…