Electrical Safety at Work
Electricity plays a part in everyday life, but if precautions are not taken electricity can lead to severe injuries or death, and damage…
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Firm Failed To Control Risks To Employees From Vibration
Two partners in a construction firm have been fined for failing to adequately control the risk to its employees from exposure to…
*NEW QUALIFICATION* NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Health and Safety Leadership Excellence
HSE and NEBOSH have joined forces to develop a new one-day health and safety qualification for those who are senior business leaders, or…
World Mental Health Day – Working Minds
10th October is World Mental Health Day and the theme for this year is ‘Make mental health and well-being for all a global priority’…
*EVENTS and CONFERENCES* HSE’s Health and Work Conference 2022
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced the date for this year’s Health and Work Conference, with the free, interactive,…
HSE Launches Inspection Initiative Targeting Manufacturing Sector
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspectors began a targeted inspection, on the 3rd October, focusing on manufacturing businesses where…
*EVENTS and CONFERENCES* Promoting Good Mental Health In The Workplace
Online: 10:30 GMT 18th October 2022 Employers have a legal duty to protect workers from stress at work by undertaking a risk assessment…
*SAFETY ALERT* Ear Loop Respirators / Masks DO NOT Provide Protection As Tight Fitting PPE
New HSE research has revealed that respirators/masks which rely on ear loops (including those provided with clips, ‘snuggers’ or other…
*SAFETY ALERT* Mast Climbing Work Platforms
HSE has found a serious technical fault with mast climbing work platforms (MCWPs) used widely across construction projects. Platforms…
HSE Launches Campaign To Combat Serious Aches, Pains and Strains in Construction
Lifting and moving heavy objects on construction sites is harming the health of thousands of brickies and builders to such a degree every…