newsNew regulations on preventing sharps injuries in the healthcare sector
New regulations to control the risks posed by needles and other ‘sharps’ in healthcare have come into effect.
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newsNew figures show fall in fatal injuries to workers
The number of workers killed in Britain last year has fallen, official statistics have show.
newsHSE announces senior management changes
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has confirmed that Kevin Myers will become Acting Chief Executive following the departure of Geoffrey Podger on 31 August.
newsEngineering company fined after worker is seriously injured
A West Lothian engineering firm has been sentenced for safety failings after an employee suffered life-threatening injuries when he was hit by a 400kg metal ring being propelled toward him under high pressure.
newsSafety initiative targets schools and universities
A new safety initiative has been launched to target construction work taking place at schools, universities and student accommodation during the summer holidays.
newsNew guidance for large firms
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has updated and enhanced its ‘Managing for Health and Safety’ guidance to help larger organisations more easily manage health and safety.
newsTop ten summer safety myths exposed
As the heatwave in Britain subsides, it seems the country’s jobsworths have been suffering from heatstroke as The Health and Safety Executive releases yet more barmy ‘elf and safety myths, in its drive to bring common sense back into decision making and to combat misuses of health and safety legislation.
newsConstruction Operations Chief to take part in live Twitter-chat on national site safety clampdown
The Health and Safety Executive’s Head of Operations for Construction Mike Cross, will take part in a live Twitter-chat on Wednesday 4 September to answer questions on the latest Construction Initiative.
newsFirm fined for failing to hold insurance
A Sunderland firm has been fined for failing to hold statutory insurance that enables employees to claim compensation should they be injured at work.
newsRolls Royce fined after worker suffers permanent injury
British engineering company Rolls Royce has been sentenced after an employee was diagnosed with a debilitating condition that has left him with permanent nerve damage.
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