Workplace fatality figures published
A HUNDRED and twenty-three workers were killed in work-related accidents in Great Britain in the last year, according to figures published on 6 July 6 2022 by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
A HUNDRED and twenty-three workers were killed in work-related accidents in Great Britain in the last year, according to figures published on 6 July 6 2022 by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
BSIF ARE delighted to announce the Water Pollution Prevention Award to the longstanding suite of awards in the UK Safety and Health Industry, is now open for entries.
ON THE 20 June the Government amended their guidance on the requirements for UKCA marking across many product sectors including of course PPE.
SINCE THE start of the Covid 19 pandemic and the PPE crisis we have seen FFP masks with “ear loops” being placed on the UK market. It has been apparent for a considerable time that there was significant concern over their ability to provide an adequate seal and to protect the wearer.
ANY PLANS for the mass removal of asbestos from public and commercial buildings in the UK must include detailed information on how those charged with doing the work will be protected and how it will be disposed of.
THIS THURSDAY marks World Day for Safety and Health at Work. This year’s theme is ‘Act together to build a positive safety and health culture’ and will explore the topic of participation and social dialogue in creating a positive safety and health culture.
THE BURNT Chef Project has joined forces with the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) Working Minds campaign to tackle work-related stress in the hospitality industry.
THE REGISTERED Safety Supplier Trail in partnership with British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) will be returning for 2022 at the UK’s leading exhibition dedicated to improving occupational workplace safety standards, The Health & Safety Event on 5-7 April at the NEC Birmingham.
THE PRESTIGIOUS BSIF Safety Awards recognise excellence within the safety industry, excellence in customer service, product innovation and have the key goal of improving occupational health and safety.
IT SEEMS that the last two years have been a whirlwind in the industry, with the PPE crisis of the pandemic and the changing requirements for the introduction of a new UK Conformity Assessment regime for manufactured goods, created by our departure from the European Union.
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