Keeping people safe, healthy and happy at work in a world that has changed immeasurably since the introduction of the Health and Safety at Work Act 50 years ago presents huge challenges, but also significant opportunities, a panel of experts said during a roundtable hosted by British Safety Council in central London on 8 July.
By Kerry Reals on 29 July 2024
Migraine can have a debilitating effect on an individual’s performance at work, so it’s vital employers take steps to reduce the triggers for an attack and provide adequate support.
By Andrea Quinn, The Migraine Trust on 21 August 2024
Traditional slip prevention methods often fall short because they rely on assumptions and general practices rather than solid evidence, but a scientific approach will identify why they occur and how they can be prevented.
By Christian Harris, Slip Safety Services on 29 July 2024
As the Brexit story unfolds, more details will be known about future occupational safety and health regulations. It is therefore likely that some of the issues still uncertain at the time this magazine goes to press will be clearer in just a few days, when these pages reach you. Or not. Because if something we have learned through the Brexit process is that deferments and new scenarios have found a fertile territory in the public debate after 23 June 2016. Iris Cepero
By on 01 March 2019
Tips on creating a positive health and safety culture to mitigate hazards while working at height.
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Brexit could be an opportunity to toughen up on CE marking compliance writes Neil Hewitt, Arco
By Neil Hewitt on 01 March 2019
It’s difficult to say right now how Brexit will affect any sector; we do not know the shape of Brexit, we do not know if it will be deal, or no deal. If there is a deal, we don’t as yet know the final outcome of any negotiation to come.
By Katherine Dearden on 01 March 2019
For over a century, British Standards Institution (BSI) has championed the values of transparency, collaboration and trust across borders through the adoption of best practice. The UK’s withdrawal from the European Union undoubtedly reinforces the importance of such shared values, and their ability to ease potential barriers to trade.
By British Standards Institution on 01 March 2019
HSE has issued revised safety guidance for those supplying, buying or hiring inflatable play equipment such as bouncy castles following several high-profile incidents in recent years where children have been killed and injured while playing on such equipment.
By on 01 February 2019
A demolition contractor has been fined £134,000 after two men fell 7m at a derelict nightclub, suffering serious injuries.
By on 01 February 2019
A manufacturer has been fined £293,000 after an employee was killed by a plastic part which hit him at 81mph in speed.
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At the start of a new year, we often ponder on what the coming year will bring about as well as reflecting on the previous year’s events.
By on 01 February 2019
