Tag Archives: Health and Safety

Cargo handling company fined after worker crushed between shipping containers. A cargo handling company has been fined after an employee was fatally crushed between shipping containers whilst working in a container park in Portsmouth.

Adapting to warmer working conditions. Employers need to act now to make sure their workplaces are ready for warmer weather in the future.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published the third edition of its free-to-order Fire safety in construction book, which includes an added focus on eliminating or reducing fire risks at the design stage.

Sampling for Legionella. Whats new? BS7592 has recently undergone a rewrite, which resulted in extensive amendments. Roy Sullivan, senior consultant at the Water Hygiene Centre, explains the changes.

A new report commissioned by employee benefits provider Unum UK argues that the UK’s current Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) system is no longer fit for purpose and proposes replacing it with Statutory Sickness Support. Unum UK, which launched the report in parliament on 19 May, says its proposed initiative would need £500 million in governmentContinue reading “Statutory sick pay”

HSE inspections target woodworking businesses to tackle occupational lung disease. Ventilation, protective equipment and appropriate guarding are some of the measures businesses should consider as Britain’s workplace regulator is carrying out inspections to protect the respiratory health of workers.

PPE at work regulations update. On 6 April 2022 the Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (PPER 2022) come into force and amend the 1992 Regulations (PPER 1992). They extend employers’ and employees’ duties regarding personal protective equipment (PPE) to limb (b) workers.

Drivers mental health issues in the workplace. The Traffic Commissioner for the East of England made comments on mental health issues facing drivers in a recent public inquiry.