A man has been prosecuted after failing to meet several duties in his role of Principal Contractor (PC) on a construction project in Manchester.
In health and safety legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, the phrase ‘so far as is reasonably practicable’ (SFARP) is often used. In this article we will explain exactly what this means and how to demonstrate compliance with it.
We’re pleased to announce that Garry Roylance is taking on the role of Technical Director at Aegis.
A manufacturing company in the North West has been fined after an employee sustained serious injuries while operating unguarded machinery.
All onsite construction staff and those with site responsibility should receive specific fire safety training to help limit or mitigate the damage caused by fires on future construction or restoration projects, according to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS).
When the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020, the work of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) was naturally impacted, with the role of many HSE inspectors affected as their focus shifted to major incidents and COVID-related checks and a need for some routine visits to be put on hold.
Amendments to the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) regulations will take effect as of April 6, 2022.
The Health and Safety Executive recently published its annual report for 2020-2021 which describes its operational activity over that period.
The tragic death of a security guard at a remote construction site in Scotland has shown the need for businesses to properly consider the risks associated with cold weather.
Aegis is pleased to announce the first of our 2022 IOSH training course dates.