Research by Unite, the UK’s leading union, has revealed a significant decline in unannounced construction inspections being undertaken…
COVID-19 deaths are higher among low-paid and manual workers in England and Wales, underlining the need for stronger COVID-secure…
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) continues to work with local authorities to carry out spot checks and inspections on local…
Recent decisions from the Court of Appeal demonstrate how the courts view poor audit reports, the failure to heed warnings, and the…
Public health experts believe that health and safety officials should be given the power to inspect workers’ own homes as employers are…
HSE inspectors across Great Britain will be targeting construction firms to check that their health standards are up to scratch.
The HSE will be carrying out a programme of inspections to primary and secondary schools in England, Scotland and Wales from September…
Routine inspections by the HSE will be temporarily suspended while the country is in lockdown over the coronavirus pandemic.
The HSE has been criticised for its action against COVID-19 safety failings in the workplace.
Employers are increasingly likely to go unpunished after workplace accidents it seems, as research by Prospect Union reveals the number…