newsWorker killed in wall collapse
A HAMILTON-based company has been fined after a worker died when a series of wall panels collapsed and ejected him from a scissor lift.
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newsRail safety must stay on track
BRITAIN’S RAIL industry must maintain a relentless focus on safety as it undergoes major reform, the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) says in its annual health and safety report.
newsWaste firm fined for failures
A WASTE and recycling company has been fined £36k for repeatedly failing to provide appropriate welfare facilities and asbestos awareness training for employees at a site in North Wales.
articleConnected safety: Why ownership and integration matter
IN HIGH-risk industrial environments, safety depends on visibility. Knowing where workers are, understanding the conditions they are operating in, and responding quickly when something goes wrong are fundamental to protecting people and maintaining operational integrity.
articleClearing the air
THE KEY steps involved in building an effective respiratory protective equipment (RPE) programme are explored by Adele Gracen, from selecting the correct RPE to ensuring proper training, maintenance, and long-term protection for workers exposed to hazardous substances.
newsEmma Bridgewater fined after child injured
CERAMICS MANUFACTURER Emma Bridgewater has been handed a £266,666 fine after a young girl was injured by falling broken glass during a Christmas lights switch-on event at its premises in Hanley.
newsSkills shortage puts safety at risk
SKILLS SHORTAGES risk making workplaces less safe and less productive, with an impact on the national economy, according to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).
newsEmployees want flexible benefits
EMPLOYERS ESTIMATE that for every £1 spent on health benefits, they receive £1.90 in value, according to an upcoming report from healthcare services and cash plan provider, Simplyhealth.
articleUnder pressure
PHOENIX HEALTH and Safety explores how stress affects decision-making, increasing the risk of mistakes, poor judgement and workplace incidents.
productBeeswift secures New Balance Industrial
BEESWIFT HAS secured exclusive UK distribution for New Balance Industrial, marking the arrival of one of the world’s most recognisable footwear brands into the UK safety market. The agreement, facilitated by BTM Group, with stock available from July via an exclusive partner program.
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