If someone has died or has been injured because of a work-related accident, this may have to be reported under the Reporting of…
IOSH has launched a new report, Towards a safe and healthy future of work, which suggests an uncertain future facing workers, with…
A council and construction company have been fined following the death of 24-year-old engineer during Storm-Ali. Matthew Campbell…
Sitting has frequently been equated with smoking, with some sources even suggesting that smoking is safer than sitting, according…
A director who chose to save a considerable sum of money by avoiding properly planned, safe asbestos removal by a licenced…
The government has updated its guidance calling for second staircases in all new tall residential buildings over 18 metres –…
The law could be updated to make it easier for organisations to offer sincere apologies to those who have been wronged following…
Over 200,000 people hold a NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety. It’s the gold standard in health…
Many manufacturing plants use hazardous substances during the production process. Wherever large quantities of hazardous…
A health and safety inspector from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) or a local authority has wide-ranging powers under…
Facilities management isn’t always recognised as a potentially stressful job, but the last few years have been challenging for…
Does health and safety just get in the way of economic enterprise and growth? Is it there to stop things happening, rather than to…
Two of the government’s most senior officials regulating industry believe the “louder voice” from a new generation of women will…
In the UK, while employment legislation and associated guidance provide a framework of employment protection for workers…
The new Building Safety Regulator is asking all those living in tall buildings in England to be aware of how new building safety…
In January 2024, the First Tier Tribunal division of the court published its decision in the building safety case of Triathlon…
In recent years, the workplace has become increasingly diverse in many areas, including health. As a result, it’s more important…
There have been reports recently of frontline health workers being issued with body cameras for their personal protection. IOSH…
While the logistics industry is generally perceived as safer compared to sectors like construction or manufacturing, working at…
Since its introduction in February 2016, the Definitive Guideline for the sentencing of health and safety offences (the Sentencing…
Although we are edging closer to spring, many of us are still being affected by wintery weather and the shorter daylight hours.…
