A charitable trust has been fined after a volunteer lost his life during restoration work on the Wilts and Berks Canal.
It’s that time again when the heat rises and we begin to question how hot it can get before it’s too hot to work.
The manufacturing sector in the UK is a cornerstone of the economy, offering numerous opportunities for young workers. However,…
This week (24-20 June) is World Wellbeing Week. In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving work environment, the concept of workplace…
A man has been given a suspended sentence after he carried out unsafe work on an extension to his own home in Manchester.
In 2023 the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) prosecuted and secured high-level fines against a range of businesses across…
Frontline workers in the UK have a positive perception of health and safety (H&S) professionals, according to a survey of more…
Good indoor environmental quality (IEQ) can significantly enhance the health, wellbeing, and productivity of a building’s…
The Association for Project Safety (APS) has announced the launch of its Principal Designer Building Regulations (PDBR) Register.…
The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) has published a position statement urging the government to introduce more robust…
Nine in ten health and safety professionals believe the next government should prioritise improving occupational health services…
UK fire services attended 46% more fires linked to lithium-ion batteries in 2023 than 2022, according to new research from…
The transport industry, encompassing sectors such as logistics, public transportation, and freight, is integral to the functioning…
The manufacturing industry is a dynamic sector that constantly evolves to meet the demands of efficiency, productivity, and…
Two-fifths of professionals feel that their mental health could be improved by trailing ‘chrono-working’ – the process where…
In its green paper, A New Deal for Working People, the Labour Party announced proposals for transformational changes to employment…
The need for occupational health provision has never been greater, so why are only 28% of employers providing it, asks Becky…
Workplace accidents are traumatic for all concerned. However, in the immediate wake of certain incidents, an employer has a legal…
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…
