newsFormer employee jailed after worker killed
A WASTE company has been fined £120k and a former employee sentenced to three years and four months for manslaughter, after a worker was struck and killed by a telehandler.
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newsLandmark HSE enforcement action
THE HEALTH and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued its first ever Prohibition Notice against an occupational health service provider, following findings that inadequate health surveillance was putting workers at risk of serious and irreversible harm.
newsIOSH finds young workers feel overlooked
IOSH IS calling for urgent cultural and structural change in UK workplaces as new research reveals that many young workers feel unsupported, undervalued and overlooked.
blogHeatwaves make the case for flexible working
AS ANOTHER UK heatwave hits, employers can protect staff from hazardous commutes and overheated workplaces through flexible working, says Jo Kansagra.
articleWarehouse accidents fall 10%
HEALTH AND Safety Executive data reveals a 10% fall in warehouse accidents since 2021, but slips, trips and falls remain the leading cause of injury in warehouse settings.
newsFishing boat captain who mistreated migrant crew sentenced
THE CAPTAIN of a fishing vessel who treated foreign crew workers ‘like slaves’ has been sentenced over a breach of maritime health and safety regulations.
newsBricklayer left with life-changing injuries after fall
A CONSTRUCTION company has been fined after a worker sustained life-changing injuries when he fell more than two metres while replacing steps at a residential property in Leamington Spa.
newsBSIF Safety Awards 2026 winners announced
THE BSIF Safety Award winners 2026 were announced as part of the SHE Awards 2026, which took place at the CBS Arena, Coventry on 1 July 2026.
newsBursary opens health and safety careers
ANNUAL INITIATIVE from Phoenix Health & Safety will invest in the next generation of safety leaders.
productFree respiratory protection guide
FIRE SAFE International has published a free guide designed to help employers choose the right Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE), comply with UK health and safety regulations, and maintain effective workplace protection against airborne hazards.
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