Key predictions for the safety sector in 2024
AS THE safety sector continues to evolve and advance, there are several important areas that must be prioritised in 2024. Dave Head provides five key predictions for the safety sector in 2024.
AS THE safety sector continues to evolve and advance, there are several important areas that must be prioritised in 2024. Dave Head provides five key predictions for the safety sector in 2024.
MCR SAFETY offers an online ordering system for prescription safety eyewear; it’s called EyeTicket and for many businesses, it’s been a real ‘game-changer’.
THE BITTER cold weather isn’t here yet but it’s wet and miserable; not great if you’re working outside or in cold, draughty conditions. It’s definitely time to protect your hands for Winter.
THE SCALE of reported work-related stress across the UK economy has been increasing year on year, and Britain’s workplace regulator is campaigning for employers to take action.
MORE THAN one in three (36%) metalworking professionals do not feel that health and safety is a top priority within their company, and over a quarter (28%) are worried about their safety at work, according to new research from power tools and accessories manufacturer, FEIN.
A RECYCLING company has been fined £40,000 after its failure to maintain the lifting equipment on a refuse vehicle caused the death of an employee.
A BIRD farm in Leeds has been fined £26,680 after a fire in a rearing shed resulted in serious injuries to one of its employees.
THREE COMPANIES have been fined a total of £600,000 after an engineer was fatally electrocuted while repairing an appliance in a hospital kitchen.
A NORFOLK woodworking company has been fined £25,000 for failing to control its employees’ exposure to wood dust.
A DIRECTOR and his waste company have been ordered to pay nearly £110,000 following a case brought by the Environment Agency for illegal waste activities.
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