THE BRITISH Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) is delighted to announce the election of Chris Keen as the new president following the AGM on 4 May 2022. [Read More]

A CASE investigated by Thanet District Council’s Public Protection Team has been heard at the Folkestone Magistrates’ Court, relating to an incident where members of staff at Jewson Builders Merchants Yard in Margate were seriously injured. One employee received life-changing injuries while another received deep cuts and lacerations. [Read More]

THE TUC and a group of MPs have warned that thousands of local authority buildings in England still contain asbestos. [Read More]

CHAS HAS introduced CHAS Elite. This comprehensive compliance solution enables buyers and suppliers to demonstrate their regulatory compliance around health and safety, environmental issues, modern slavery, diversity, equality and inclusion, in a single product. [Read More]

VIRUSES CAN spread through the air via droplets and aerosols, potentially infecting other people or landing on and contaminating surfaces. Effective air filtration devices such as Rediair can help remove these microorganisms and particulates from the air, using specialised filters known as HEPA filters. [Read More]

NETWORK RAIL has been fined £1.4 million for a health and safety breach after an investigation by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR). [Read More]

THE GLOBAL chartered body for health and safety professionals says delays to a promised Employment Bill in the UK poses an “imminent threat to the labour market”. [Read More]

EPISODE 25 of the Health and Safety Matters Podcast is now available and features an interview with NEBOSH COO Dee Arp. [Read More]