World Day for Safety and Health at Work and why it really matters
World Day for Safety and Health at Work and why it really matters April 28th marks the 46th annual “Workers Memorial Day”, conceived as a way to commemorate lives and…
Poisonous dust is on the agenda again
Poisonous dust is on the agenda again Workplace dusts continue to present a serious hazard to British workers, killing hundreds of workers every year. Similarly, the expected peak in annual…
Health and Safety – The tough new sentencing guidelines (Part 2)
The government’s continuing commitment to improving workplace safety has led to the imposition of new sentencing guidelines for any business found guilty of breach health and safety law. Last week…
Tough new sentencing guidelines for Health and Safety (Part 1)
New sentencing guidelines for Health and Safety Published on 3rd November 2015, the Sentencing Council’s recommendations for health and safety offences finally came into force at the beginning of this month…
Health and Safety Strikes Back – Why You Should Always Keep Every Workplace Safe
Health and Safety Strikes Back – Why You Should Always Keep Every Workplace Safe Eagle-eyed Star Wars fans might recall back in the summer of 2014 that Harrison Ford met…
Taking Shortcuts in Safety? There’s No Excuse!
If you’re working with any kind of machinery, it seems like a no brainer that you need to make sure you’re using it safely, right? Unfortunately, there are some businesses…
The Stats Are In! How Safe Are Our Workplaces?
The Stats Are In! How Safe Are Our Workplaces? As 2015 draws to a close, it’s time to look over the lessons of the one that’s gone past. And with…
Scrooge or Safety? Why Building Safety Keeps Christmas Safe and Secure!
Scrooge or Safety? Why Building Safety Keeps Christmas Safe and Secure! The festive flurry always brings out a little madness in people – and health and safety often bears the…
4 tips for the safe handling of dangerous chemicals
4 tips for the safe handling of dangerous chemicals There was panic earlier this year when an employee at a government science lab managed to smash a flask containing the…
Why Paying Attention to Safety Rules Really Matters!
We all agree that when it comes to health and safety, those laws and rules are there in place for a reason, right? Unfortunately, some businesses out there still think…
Don’t Play Games – Stay Safe with Scaffolding!
You’d think that being a pretty long way from the solid ground would be reason enough to make sure you’re as safe as possible, right? Because unless your job description…
Self-employed exempt from Health & Safety Act demands. Or are they?
Self-employed exempt from Health and Safety Act demands. Or are they? As part of their commitment to reduce red tape for small business in the UK, the government has exempted…
