Company fined after worker fractures back and ribs following fall
A company has been fined after an employee fractured his back and ribs following a fall from a house in Cheshire. Renka Limited workers…
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Working Safely In Confined Spaces
A number of people are killed or seriously injured in Great Britain each year in confined spaces. Those killed include people working in…
Protecting Manufacturing Workers’ Lung Health
HSE inspectors are visiting manufacturing businesses to ensure workers’ health is being protected from the risks of respirable…
Safe Use of Ladders and Stepladders
Ladders and stepladders are not banned under health and safety law. The law calls for a sensible, proportionate approach to managing…
Safety in the use of Abrasive Wheels
Nearly half of all accidents involving abrasive wheels are due to an unsafe system of work or operator error. In general, abrasive wheels…
Time to Talk – Mental Health in the Workplace
Discussing our mental health is important – especially in the workplace. Poor mental health can negatively impact productivity and…
New Fire Safety Regulations – January 2023
The Grenfell Tower tragedy in 2017 highlighted the unsuitability of existing fire safety legislation and general building safety in…
CITB – New Leadership and Management Development Fund for Large Businesses
CITB can help you access up to £50,000 of funding for training to improve your business. They have expanded the funding offer for large…
First Aid Regulations – What are you required to provide?
The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 require employers to provide adequate and appropriate equipment, facilities and…
CSCS Smart Check App
Developed by the 38 card schemes displaying the CSCS logo, CSCS Smart Check is designed to improve the construction industry’s card…