A case from December 2024, involving Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council, highlights the serious risks of Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) for workers exposed to vibrating tools.
In 2024, health and safety prosecutions led to over £17 million in fines across various industries in the UK. These cases highlight the serious consequences of health and safety failures, which continue to cause life-threatening injuries and fatalities.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has released its accident and illness statistics for 2023-2024, providing a comprehensive overview of workplace safety in the UK.
The figures reveal critical trends that highlight the importance of effective health and safety practices across various industries.
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM) place specific duties on all those involved with construction activities.
Aegis has once again demonstrated its dedication to safeguarding its clients and operations against cyber threats by successfully retaining both its Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus accreditations.
Aegis is proud to have once again passed its annual ISO audit, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Aegis have retained their Corporate Membership with the Association for Project Safety (APS). The APS are the representative professional body involved with construction health and safety, specifically the CDM Regulations.
New research has revealed that 51% of construction workers would not know what to do in the event of a fire at work.
If your company’s workplace poses a risk to staff safety of mental health, can they refuse to work there?
With stress, anxiety, and depression accounting for 49% of work-related illness, it’s worth considering whether having a Mental Health First Aider (MHFA) benefit a business?