Subsidised training available as part of new campaign
The HSE is offering subsidised training courses as part of a new campaign to get workers more involved in health & safety…
Myth of the month
There’s nothing you can do about slips and trips and they don’t really hurt anyone anyway…
Asbestos prosecution launched against high street retailer
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has initiated criminal proceedings against Marks and Spencer and four other companies for asbestos-related breaches during refurbishment work at shops in Reading, Bournemouth and Plymouth where staff and members of the public were exposed to asbestos fibres…
RIDDOR reporting to move online
The HSE has confirmed that from September aside from fatal injuries and major incidents all other reportable work-related injuries and incidents under RIDDOR will move to a predominantly online system…
Barnet bread company fined after man dies from fall
A Barnet-based wholesaler has been fined after a man died of injuries sustained when he fell from a stepladder…
Barnet bread company fined after man dies from fall
A Barnet-based wholesaler has been fined after a man died of injuries sustained when he fell from a stepladder…
Middlesbrough firm fined after worker hurt by 600kg bag of fertiliser
A North East fertiliser company has been fined after a worker was seriously injured when a 600kg bag of ammonium nitrate fell on him…
HSE proposes £133/hour charge for supporting businesses who fall foul of the law
The first detailed look at how a new system will operate for recovering costs from those who break health and safety laws, has been published…
Take part in the red tape debate
The Government and the Health and Safety Executive are calling for those in industry to give their thoughts on red tape…
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