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.
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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.
newsCompany fined after worker crushed by one-tonne block
A VEHICLE maintenance company in Worcestershire has been fined after one of its workers was crushed under a one-tonne concrete block.
productSafe storage in the drone age
AS THE use of unmanned systems continues to accelerate across defence operations, organisations throughout the defence supply chain are facing new safety and compliance challenges. Mike Brodie of Chemstore explains why hazardous storage is a key consideration for supporting modern defence capability.
newsFlower firm fined after worker loses leg
A FLOWER supplier has been fined after an employee’s leg was amputated following a serious incident at its processing facility in Huntingdon.
productStannah Lifts urges action on rising manual handling injuries
STANNAH LIFTS is highlighting the need to enhance workplace safety as the latest data from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) shows that manual handling remains stubbornly high and a primary cause of injury across multiple sectors.
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