Acas has updated this guidance, which points out that the governments of Scotland and Wales have asked people to continue to work from...

New information from the HSE highlights the importance of ventilation since Coronavirus can spread through the air; adequate ventilation...

Businesses need to do more to ensure their workplaces support employees who are going through the menopause, IOSH has said. IOSH has said...

The president of Scotland’s largest trade association has issued an alert about rogue traders. Donald W Orr, the president Scottish...

A council has admitted breaking health and safety laws after a man was killed by a falling tree on a popular trail. Fifty-eight-year-old...

There's no law that says staff must be tested for Coronavirus (COVID-19), but some employers might want to bring in testing as part of...

A North-East manufacturer of artificial trees, plants and flowers has been sentenced after an employee suffered serious injuries when he...

A Lincolnshire-based food manufacturer has been fined after one of its employees sustained two broken ribs having been crushed within an...

A company has been fined after a worker was fatally electrocuted whilst operating a lorry mounted crane. On 17 May 2016, ASL Access...

A yacht manufacturer has been sentenced after an employee was injured when his forklift truck overturned. On 3 August 2018, a 57-year-old...

There are 2 new Toolbox Talks uploaded to the STN site for general use. These cover general awareness in Safety "Getting Started in...

STN has updated 3 permits to work covering a number of topics available for general use. STN Subscribers please follow the individual...

Issued by Acas, this discussion paper analysing Acas helpline calls looks at the current perspectives and challenges people face around...

The British Safety Council has issued two guidance documents for employers and employees, to support those with the potential mental and...

The British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS), working together with HSE Occupational Hygienists, has developed a tool for assessing...

A hospital where a radiographer died after contracting COVID failed to fit some staff properly for face masks, an investigation has...

A construction company has been fined for safety breaches after employees were exposed to asbestos on 22 March 2019 when false ceiling...

STN has updated 4 permits to work covering a number of topics available for general use. STN Subscribers please follow the individual...

All UK employers have a legal duty to consult their employees (and/or employee representatives) on matters affecting employees’ health...

According to this HSE document, visits are being undertaken to wood working premises that have been targeted as part of previous...