newsCrackdown on fraudulent asbestos surveyors
THE BRITISH Occupational Hygiene Society (BOSHS) is leading a national initiative to drive out criminals from the asbestos surveying industry.
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newsForging firm fined after lathe death
A HALESOWEN forge has been fined £750k after an employee sustained fatal injuries when he became entangled in a 20-metre long lathe.
newsBritish Safety Council supports unemployed veterans
BRITISH SAFETY Council is offering unemployed UK veterans free support to access a career in health, safety and wellbeing.
newsAgency worker suffers chemical burns
A MANUFACTURER of household cleaning products in Nottingham has been fined after an agency worker suffered burns to her face, eye, neck and arm when she was doused in a corrosive sink and drain un-blocker.
newsRise in unsatisfactory fire safety inspections raises concerns
THE LATEST figures from GOV.UK show that fire safety concerns are at an all-time high, with the number of unsatisfactory audits and formal notices served soaring. Of the 51,026 fire safety audits carried out in 2024/25, 42% (21,312) were found to be unsatisfactory, with almost 3,000 premises served formal notices.
newsPolice force fined after student officer hit by car
A POLICE force has been fined after one of its officers was hit by a passing car while responding to a traffic collision on Christmas Eve.
newsIndustry urged to act on wellbeing and stress
BRITAIN’S MANUFACTURERS are world leaders in health and safety but must step up efforts to tackle workplace wellbeing and stress, according to new research.
newsVeterans warn of cold injury risk
CONDITIONS THAT damaged thousands in the armed forces are still present across UK construction, logistics, and outdoor industries.
news82% of non-member PPE failed 2025 BSIF tests
NEW MARKET surveillance data highlights widespread failures in PPE performance, certification, and documentation.
newsEmployers unprepared for menopause compliance deadline
A POLL of 276 HR, health and safety and compliance professionals has found that just under a third (29%) of organisations have committed to publishing a menopause action plan in 2026 or 2027, while most remain uncertain or unprepared.
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