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Sentencing for health and safety offences

Since its introduction in February 2016, the Definitive Guideline for the sentencing of health and safety offences (the Sentencing Guideline) has sent out a clear...

Published 12 Mar 2024

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The benefits of carrying out risk assessment

We all make assessments many times each day about the potential consequences that may arise from our actions....

Published 11 Mar 2024

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BSR launches campaign for residents of high-rise buildings

The new Building Safety Regulator is asking all those living in tall buildings in England to be aware of how new building safety laws affect...

Published 5 Mar 2024

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Landmark review calls for support for autistic people in work

A bold new government-backed review has set out a vision for workplace culture changes to support autistic people to start and stay in work....

Published 5 Mar 2024

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Health and safety during darker days

Although we are edging closer to spring, many of us are still being affected by wintery weather and the shorter daylight hours. So, what can...

Published 5 Mar 2024

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More lone workers = greater need for training

More and more people are working alone, since the COVID pandemic forced employees out of the workplace and into their homes. With this now becoming...

Published 27 Feb 2024

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Occupational Health Taskforce to tackle in-work sickness

Businesses will be urged to tackle in-work sickness and stop people falling out of the workforce, following the appointment of Dame Carol Black as the...

Published 27 Feb 2024

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Four-day week: it’s “time to begin rolling it out”

The world’s largest four-day working week trial has been “a resounding success” according to findings published this month. ...

Published 27 Feb 2024

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Behind the wheel: protecting drivers’ mental health

Long hours, a heavy workload with tight deadlines, fatigue, isolation and loneliness can all contribute to the mental health toll for those who drive for...

Published 27 Feb 2024

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Humanising the statistics - why H&S isn't a numbers game

Published 31 Oct 2024

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The workplace Christmas party

There are many benefits to having an ‘in person’ work Christmas party. It is an ideal opportunity for colleagues to get together in a relaxed...

Published 8 Dec 2022

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Muslim banker sacked for calling his boss on Christmas Day was unfairly dismissed

A Muslim banker who lost his job after contacting his bosses on Christmas Day was unfairly dismissed, an Employment Tribunal has ruled. ...

Published 7 Apr 2021

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HSE produces risk assessment on working in cold temperatures

As winter takes hold, the HSE has produced some helpful advice on keeping people as comfortable as possible when working in the cold....

Published 1 Dec 2022

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Work at height: employee’s fall from driver’s cab results in £1m fine

A logistics company has been fined £1 million after an employee fell over ten metres and sustained serious injuries....

Published 13 Aug 2024

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The dangers of working at height: a manager’s guide

Working at height remains one of the biggest causes of fatalities and major injuries. Common cases include falls from ladders and through fragile surfaces....

Published 11 Apr 2023

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It’s time to get tough on asbestos, says IOSH

Stronger measures on asbestos management are needed to save lives, according to the global body for health and safety professionals....

Published 8 Feb 2022

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