newsCompany fined after load falls and kills cyclist
A ROAD haulage company in Nuneaton has been fined £90k after a metal heat exchanger fell from its lorry killing a cyclist.
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newsHSM launches Ignite CPD webinar platform
HEALTH AND Safety Matters (HSM) has launched a new online webinar CPD streaming service called Ignite CPD.
newsReport highlights poor protective uniform wear rate
NEW RESEARCH from Alsico, on UK industries where electrical systems are present and protective uniforms must be worn, has revealed the shocking proportion of professionals not wearing them correctly – and the disconnect that helps to explain why.
newsOptimism alive and well in workplace management
AMID GLOBAL economic uncertainty, Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management’s (IWFM) 2025 Market Outlook Survey reports good news for the workplace and facilities management (WFM) sector, following last year’s call to “keep investing.”
blogAchieve a culture of competence
WORLD DAY for Safety and Health at work offers us an important opportunity to reflect on how we approach safety in the workplace, particularly in high-risk industries. Deborah Yeats provides an insight.
newsPaddleboard tour leader jailed following river fatalities
A PADDLEBOARD business owner has been jailed for 10 years and six months for gross negligence manslaughter following the deaths of four people in 2021.
newsStudy highlights impact of excessive office noise
A NEW study from Oscar Acoustics highlights a growing workplace challenge: Excessive office noise is undermining productivity, employee wellbeing, and the ‘Great Return to the Office.’
newsCall for heightened awareness
AS BUSINESSES around the world prepare to mark World Day for Safety and Health at Work on April 28, Werner is urging businesses and contractors to step up their awareness and precautions when it comes to working at height.
newsSocial housing provider fined after men diagnosed with HAVS
A SOCIAL housing provider has been fined £140,000 following a prosecution by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
productUnderstanding employee rights in workplace safety disputes
WORKPLACE SAFETY is a cornerstone of employment rights in the United Kingdom, underpinned by the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. This legislation obliges employers to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of their employees by proactively assessing risks and taking reasonable steps to prevent accidents.
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