The Health and Safety Executive has confirmed that work-related stress is not reportable under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR).
With the Christmas party season soon upon us it’s time to put plans in place to ensure staff aren’t put at risk from alcohol-related incidents.
A recent court case demonstrates how the availability of thorough health and safety training records can reduce the likelihood of a prosecution after an accident.
The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) recently funded research into the response of construction site workers to a fire evacuation drill on a live site – with some alarming findings.
Fire and Rescue Services (FRS) statistics in England for 2018-2019 were released recently.
Yes. Hand-arm vibration measurements should be made with the transducer firmly attached to the vibrating surface.
A wide-ranging set of measures to improve the competence of those who design, construct, inspect, maintain and operate higher risk residential buildings (HRRBs) and make them safer for the public was published in August 2019 by the Competence Steering Group (CSG) of the Construction Industry Council (CIC).
We’re pleased to announce that we’ve strengthened our team with the recent appointment of Ian Dandy.
The HSE has just released its provisional data on fatal accidents in the workplace. The headline figures show that 147 workers were killed at work in the UK in 2018-19, giving an increase of six fatalities from the 2017-18.
The use of powered hand tools for prolonged periods of time can lead to Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS), a painful disabling disease of the hands affecting blood vessels, nerves and joints.
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