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Health & Safety Matters Editor
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Health & Safety Matters Front Cover

Health & Safety Matters: BSIF Guide 2026 Front Cover
 
 

IOSH demands employer action on road safety

EMPLOYERS MUST take decisive action to prevent work-related road traffic incidents, according to the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).



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Manufacturer sentenced after sawmill accident

A LARGE wood manufacturer in Shropshire has been fined £160k after an employee sustained life-changing injuries when working at their Ellesmere premises.



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Landlord fined after ignoring council warnings

A HARROW landlord has been prosecuted been hit with a £9k penalty for repeatedly ignoring council notices and failing to provide essential information about his property which was a suspected unlicenced House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO) – and riddled with fire hazards.



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IIRSM approves HSI’s full training catalogue

HSI, A leading provider of environmental, health, safety and quality (EHSQ) software and workforce development, has become the first organisation to secure IIRSM (International Institute of Risk and Safety Management) approval for its entire course catalogue under a new framework.



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Mips acquires KOROYD

HELMET-BASED safety company Mips has signed an agreement to acquire KOROYD. The merger combines the knowledge of two innovation-driven companies, dedicated to advancing protection for consumers and professional users.



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