Every industry has its own set of hazards, some of which affect all industries – such as fire. However other industries, such as…
With Artificial Intelligence (AI) having an increasingly significant impact on the workplace and the way we work, it is inevitable…
Assaulting a retail worker will be made a standalone criminal offence, sending a clear message that there will be tough…
Over two-thirds (70%) of maintenance professionals state that staying compliant is the most significant problem in their business,…
A company and its director have been sentenced after workers were knowingly exposed to asbestos and its potential harmful effects.
MPs have backed a plan to ban anyone born after 2009 from buying cigarettes. The measures survived the vote, despite opposition…
Remote working has become the norm, and with it the nature of facilities management has undergone a significant change. Facilities…
Earlier this year, Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust was fined £480,000 after an employee was found unconscious in a…
Noise is a significant concern in the engineering industry, particularly in environments where heavy machinery, equipment, and…
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 director who chose to save a considerable sum of money by avoiding properly planned, safe asbestos removal by a licenced…
The law could be updated to make it easier for organisations to offer sincere apologies to those who have been wronged following…
Sitting has frequently been equated with smoking, with some sources even suggesting that smoking is safer than sitting, according…
A council and construction company have been fined following the death of 24-year-old engineer during Storm-Ali. Matthew Campbell…
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.…
