As the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 turns 50 on 31 July, the world of work, both now and in the future, looks markedly different to when this ground-breaking piece of legislation was enacted. Yet, the Act has stood the test of time and its principles remain as relevant now as they did in the summer of ’74 – unlike some of the haircuts from that time.
By Kerry Reals on 27 June 2024
Lithium-ion batteries used to power equipment such as e-bikes and electric vehicles are increasingly linked to serious fires in workplaces and residential buildings, so it’s essential those in charge of such environments assess and control the risks.
By Matt Humby, Firechief® Global on 28 June 2024
Those responsible for workplaces, public buildings and multi-occupied residential premises have a variety of duties aimed at protecting the occupants from fire, and good communication with those at risk is crucial to ensuring the dangers are properly managed.
By Phil Jones, William Martin on 27 June 2024
There is a bat somewhere in Wuhan in China that currently has a lot to answer for – this winged creature is believed to have kicked-started an outbreak of COVID-19, the latest form of coronavirus. Talk about a butterfly effect!
By on 13 April 2020
Scaffolding has for too long been considered by some to be a high risk, low skill trade. This could not be further from the truth.
By David Mosley on 16 March 2020
When Mates in Mind was founded in 2016, it was evident that the workers in the construction industry were experiencing a greater-than-usual risk of suicide, while stress and depression were cited as some of the causes.
By on 10 March 2020
Construction sites can be dangerous places, especially for those without health and safety training.
By Kati de Matas on 09 March 2020
Teaching stress management to an all-male audience of haulage and logistics workers can be a tough gig.
By on 08 March 2022
Our ears are intricate and extremely delicate instruments. Much like a person’s eyesight, once the hearing has been damaged, it cannot be reversed. It is vital, therefore, to protect hearing from the damaging, long-term effects of noise at work.
By Jim Lythgow on 11 February 2020
When accidents happen, the blame game is never far behind. In an increasingly litigious society, when accidents occur on business premises, they are often followed by legal consequences resulting from breaches in health and safety law.
By Jason Petsch on 10 February 2020
It’s true that the juggernaut that is the wellbeing industry seems unstoppable, growing by 12.8 per cent in the past two years. Workplace wellness, which includes everything from gym membership schemes to therapy dogs, yoga and nutritional workshops, is growing too.
By on 03 February 2020
We are in a climate crisis; it is the clear and final message we have got now. Under that frightening premise we start a new year and a new decade.
By on 03 February 2020
Dangerous substances can and do put people’s safety at risk. Find out how to handle them.
By Andrew Lawrence on 07 January 2020
