newsLatest annual work-related fatalities published
GREAT BRITAIN continues to be one of the safest places in the world to work, according to new analysis published on 1 July 2026 by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
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newsHS2 contractor fined £400k after tipper truck injury
A JOINT venture working on the HS2 rail project has been fined after the driver of a 20-tonne tipper truck was injured when his vehicle fell off the edge of an excavation ramp.
newsPallet firm fined £172k after worker injured
A LARBERT-based pallet-repair company has been fined £172k for health and safety failings which left a 22-year-old worker with severe injuries, impairment and permanent disfigurement.
productThe hidden costs of skipping machinery inspections
THE BODY behind the UK’s independent LOLER and PUWER Thorough Examination standard has warned that the hidden costs of skipping legally required inspections are more significant than thought by owners of workplace machinery.
newsIOSH welcomes faster MSD care, urges prevention
IOSH has hailed the UK Government’s plans to speed up treatment and support people with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) back into work, while urging a stronger focus on prevention.
productWhy workplace safety starts with the right lifting equipment
IF YOU work in premises that use lifting equipment, understanding the different health and safety requirements is a must to keep employees safe, ensure other assets remain in good condition and avoid long-term costly issues.
newsShipping firm fined after forklift injury incident
A SHIPPING company based in Aberdeen has been fined £146,700 after an employee suffered serious and life-changing injuries when he was struck by a forklift truck at the company’s yard.
productNew Schmersal webshop
SCHMERSAL HAS launched a new global webshop designed to provide customers with faster, simpler, and more user-friendly access to its product portfolio.
newsEmployers urged to reduce driving risks
DRIVING FOR work remains the single biggest cause of work-related deaths and injuries in Britain, prompting renewed calls for employers to strengthen road safety policies and procedures.
productLithium-ion storage boom sparks safety concerns
THE UK’S lithium-ion battery market is expanding quickly. Alongside it, a wave of storage and charging solutions is entering the market but lithium-ion battery storage is rarely a straightforward purchasing decision, cautions Mike Brodie.
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