newsBRITISH SAFETY Council is calling on the UK Government to go further in protecting workers from the risks associated with high-concentration silica containing materials and, within five years, introduce a ban on high-silica products from entering or leaving the UK.
podcastIN EPISODE 50, host Mark Sennett sits down with newly appointed HSE Non Executive Director Louise Hosking to discuss The Choice Chain, which she recently founded.
newsAN UNREGISTERED gas fitter has been sentenced after carrying out illegal gas work at two houses in Hampshire, leaving the properties in a condition that could have endangered lives.
newsA FATHER and son have been sentenced after illegal gas work in a home in Stoke-on-Trent caused a leak that put the lives of those living there – including a baby – at risk.
newsBRITISH SAFETY Council has launched Hidden Hazards, a new UK-wide campaign to raise awareness of the invisible risks that affect millions of workers, and encourage more concerted action by employers, the Government and others to prevent harm before it occurs.
newsA FOOD manufacturer has been fined after employees were at risk of developing occupational asthma a factory in Buckingham.
podcastIn Episode 49 of the Health & Safety Matters Podcast, host Mark Sennett sits down with Blackline Safety’s Simon Rich and they discuss the future of Connected Safety.
newsAN ILLEGAL gas fitter who advertised his services on Facebook despite not being on the Gas Safe Register has been given a suspended prison sentence after carrying out dangerous work on homes across the North East.
articleIN 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.
articleTHE 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.
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