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HSE highlights importance of work at height hierarchy after worker left paralysed
A Cheshire-based electrical transmission company has been fined £240,000 after a man was left paralysed from the chest down after a fall at work....
Published 29 Jul 2024
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The King's speech July 2024: implications for employers
The King's speech last week heralded a new era for employment law in the UK, presenting a comprehensive agenda aimed at enhancing workers' rights and...
Published 23 Jul 2024
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Explosives in manufacturing: regulations, applications and safety measures
A manufacturer of military explosives has been fined £670,000 after an employee was killed and another seriously injured in an explosion at its factory near...
Published 23 Jul 2024
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FPA launches new fire safety policy manifesto
Calling on the new government to put fire life safety and property protection at the heart of its built environment strategy, the FPA has released...
Published 23 Jul 2024
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Does the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 need overhauling?
On the 50th anniversary of the governing piece of UK health and safety legislation – the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 – new...
Published 17 Jul 2024
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The importance of sustainability for today’s facilities manager
In the rapidly evolving landscape of facilities management, sustainability has emerged as a paramount concern....
Published 17 Jul 2024
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How AI enhances driver safety in the transport industry
The transport industry is undergoing a significant transformation with the advent of artificial intelligence (AI). From autonomous vehicles to predictive maintenance and real-time data analysis,...
Published 17 Jul 2024
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Workplace deaths on the increase: action is needed
The recent increases in workplace deaths indicate a concerning trend. In Great Britain, work-related fatalities have risen for the second consecutive year....
Published 9 Jul 2024
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Working near water: dangers for engineers
Openreach Limited has been fined £1.34 million after an engineer died whilst trying to repair a telephone line....
Published 9 Jul 2024
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68% of workers do not feel safe in their workplace
Nearly a quarter of remote workers would quit before returning to a risky worksite....
Published 19 Jan 2021
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Anxiety is on the increase, but mental health support is lacking
Sixty-eight percent of employees have felt anxious and apprehensive about returning to work, while 35% report their mental health is worse now compared to before...
Published 23 Sept 2020
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Workplace first aid kits: what should be in them?
The contents of your workplace first aid kit should be guided by your first aid needs assessment. This should take into account the level of...
Published 16 Jan 2019
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Walking from bed to desk is commuting, German court rules
A German worker who had an accident while walking from his bed to his computer when he was working from home was officially commuting, a...
Published 2 Mar 2022
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Asbestos in schools: an inspector calls
The HSE will be carrying out a programme of inspections of primary and secondary schools in England, Scotland and Wales from October 2023 onwards to...
Published 25 Sept 2023
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‘Ethical veganism’ now a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010
A judge in a UK Employment Tribunal has ruled that being vegan, for ethical reasons, amounts to a ‘philosophical belief’ and is therefore protected by...
Published 8 Jan 2020
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