Construction firm fined after workers exposed to asbestos
A construction company has been fined after workers were exposed to asbestos whilst refurbishing a flat in St John’s Wood, Westminster....
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Failure to comply with Work at Height Regulations leads to fine
A construction company has been fined after putting employees at significant risk of a fall from height while working on a roof. On two...
Custodial sentence for builder who failed to report incident
A builder has been imprisoned for 24 weeks after he failed to report a serious incident at a construction site where he was in charge. On...
Poor advice lands consultant in dock
A quarry owner and its safety consultant have been fined for failing to carry out a suitable risk assessment to protect employees working...
Builder receives custodial sentence for failing to report an incident
A builder has been imprisoned for 24 weeks after he failed to report a serious incident at a construction site he was in charge of. ...
RIDDOR Reporting of COVID-19
The HSE has reviewed its guidance on RIDDOR reporting and COVID-19. It is intended for the person reporting, usually the employer (known...
Disinfecting Using Fog, Mist and Other Systems During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
The HSE has reviewed this guidance, which gives advice on systems used to disinfect premises during the pandemic. It explains the legal...
HSE inspections focus on occupational lung disease
The HSE has announced it is inspecting fabricated metal businesses across Great Britain to check that they are managing the respiratory...
Legionella Risks During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The HSE has reviewed this guidance, which highlights that employers, the self-employed and people in control of premises, such as...
Working at height breaches increase by 84% on construction sites
The Building Safety Group (BSG) has reported an 84% increase in the number of ‘Working at Height’ breaches occurring on construction...
No full-time return to the office for over a million
According to research undertaken by the BBC, almost all of 50 of the UK's biggest employers questioned have said they do not plan to...
Sexual Harassment in Education
According to this House of Commons Library paper, concerns have been raised about sexual harassment in all stages of education. The paper...
Two construction companies fined after worker seriously injured in excavation collapse
Auberne Homes Limited and groundworks contractor W and E Lammie have been fined after an employee of W and E Lammie was crushed and...
Making Your Workplace COVID-secure During the Coronavirus Pandemic
This HSE guidance has been reviewed. It is predominately for employers, but workers and the self-employed may also find it useful. It...
Woodworking company fined after worker suffered multiple leg injuries
On 24 July 2019, the 45-year-old worker had been unloading the bottom deck of the double deck articulated trailer, which was being used...
Manual Handling – Guide to Controlling the Risks
Manual handling is defined as the moving of loads and items by lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling or carrying, and it is carried out in...
WHO safety posters
These posters, issued by the World Health Organisation (WHO), are intended for health workers and other personnel on the safety and...
Drowning
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a factsheet about drowning, which highlights that it is the 3rd leading cause of...
£32k fine after worker is crushed by forklift truck
An employee sustained serious injuries when he was hit by a forklift truck. On 11 July 2019, the delivery driver was in a delivery yard...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Advice for UK Employers
Updated guidance from the CIPD sets out advice for employers during the pandemic. It stresses that businesses must keep up to date with...
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