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26 May 2020
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Wendy Baker, marketing manager at Hughes Safety Showers, discusses why protecting the health, safety and welfare of the workforce is the responsibility of every employer, whether working with hazardous substances or not.
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25 March 2020
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Sally Hancock discusses the appropriate steps when dealing with an inquest in the aftermath of a work-related death
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19 March 2020
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This month we put Mark Howarth in the spotlight to find out about his route into the health and safety industry, career highlights, and what's next for Lyreco.
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17 March 2020
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The latest scientific research highlights the dangers of touchscreen technology, and Tony Greenidge explores if this is to blame for road safety's lack of progress.
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10 February 2020
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In a recent webinar hosted by Health and Safety Matters, Southalls consultant Andy Hall and Kennedys Law partner James Shrimpton shared the realities of civil and regulatory actions, from defending claims to demonstrating due diligence.
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06 February 2020
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Despite years of advancements in occupational health, falls are still the most common type of injury experienced by workers. Add height into the equation, and you increase the risk of fatality or life-long care. Dr Karen McDonnell looks at the prevention strategy campaigns and the stories behind the statistics.
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29 January 2020
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International travel increases risks for lone workers and employers are just as responsible for keeping their staff safe when they are travelling for work as they are in the regular confines of the workplace, says Mathew Colley.
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25 November 2019
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Josh Thomas discusses the risks associated with dust at quarries, and highlights the vital role of monitoring.
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24 July 2019
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This month HSM puts the spotlight on Sarah Neal to find out from a small acorn she grew her international Health and Safety business.
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24 July 2019
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Every water system is susceptible to Legionella outbreaks if not properly monitored and managed. Paul Wilson explains what you need to know about Legionella and mitigating the risk.
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23 July 2019
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Taking risks at work can have a life changing outcome, as Jason Anker reveals after being left in a wheelchair for life after falling from a ladder. Here, he tells his story.
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20 May 2019
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Providing the correct safety eyewear for employees is essential and eye examinations can have a positive impact for employers and employees alike, says Jim Lythgow.
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13 May 2019
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Craig Swallow explores how emerging lone worker technology allows us to revisit long-standing areas of risk with less trepidation.
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13 May 2019
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Planning is the key to ensuring your health and safety arrangements really work and in the latest webinar from Southalls Ian Hatherly, Richard Denton, Sarah Leake and Caroline Lee looked at COSHH, asbestos and legionella, outlining challenges that their clients face today in terms of the increased focus on health and safety this year.
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02 May 2019
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Wearing ear defenders is not always popular with staff exposed to industrial noise. So Laura Jenkins asks if interactive noise warning technology offers alternatives?
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07 February 2019
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In the event of a contamination at work you need to act fast to reduce the level of injury, so Janet Waine explains what you should do when every second counts.
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16 January 2019
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This month we put Nigel Stubbs in the spotlight to find out how a career change led him into the evolving health and safety industry.
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04 December 2018
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Persuading your boss to take health and safety seriously is no easy task, but a recent webinar from Southalls provided some tips to help you achieve this.
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17 October 2018
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With tougher penalties from the Sentencing Council, Helen Devery explores the penalties for gross negligence manslaughter offences.
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12 October 2018
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Employers should recognise that the use of hearing defenders for pregnant women working in high noise environments does not protect their unborn child from hearing damage, says Laura Jenkins.
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