On 6 April 2022 the Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (PPER 2022) came into force, amending the 1992…
Two of the government’s most senior officials regulating industry believe the “louder voice” from a new generation of women will make…
The death toll from asbestos exposure has reached crisis levels in Britain, the Guardian reports, as people pay the price for “criminal…
There is no universal face-covering guidance for the workplace due to the variety of work environments in different industries.
The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) has issued a warning to those overseeing personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety…
As the summer starts in earnest, temperatures are rising in workplaces. The HSE is reminding employers that, in offices or similar…
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a safety alert regarding the use of KN95 facemasks as Personal Protective Equipment…
The High Court has ruled in favour of the Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB) that the UK government has failed to…
Noise is a significant concern in the engineering industry, particularly in environments where heavy machinery, equipment, and…
Demographic changes mean that there are many more older age workers in Britain than prior to the 2020s. The number of people aged 65…
The lack of proper design for women in PPE can result in ill-fitting equipment, reduced comfort, and compromised safety.
Employers must update workplace policies to ensure workers are clear on the rules on wearing the correct PPE, including facemasks.