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The British Lung Foundation has launched a new campaign to raise awareness amongst tradesmen about the dangers of asbestos. ‘Take 5 and Stay Alive’ sets down five key steps to …

The Health and Safety Executive has published revised guidance to help employers understand their duties when it comes to protecting the health, safety and welfare of their workers. The decision …

Industry leaders have a critical role to play in fuelling process safety management across their business. After all, decisions made at a boardroom level are felt across the whole of …

Within the shadows of every high hazard site lurks a multitude of process safety threats which have the potential to result in catastrophic incidents. Industry, safety trainers and the regulator …

That cold snap in the air indicates Santa is readying his sleigh once again in preparation for an epic global journey on the eve of December, 24th. But what legislative …

Fresh figures from The Health and Safety Executive show a measurable decline in the number of employees killed or seriously injured at work over the past year. Industry and the …

The chair of The Health and Safety Executive has launched a stinging attack against Britain’s tabloid press, accusing them of undermining efforts to bolster workplace safety. Judith Hackitt claimed the …

Ever wondered what an effective Permit to Work System really looks like? This health and safety video pulls the cinema curtains back on how an effective Permit to Work System …

The chair of The Health and Safety Executive has called on industry to demonstrate leadership in the prevention and mitigation of major catastrophic process safety incidents. Judith Hackitt said process …

The Health and Safety Executive has released updated guidance aimed at protecting people who work with benzene. So what is benzene? Benzene, a highly flammable liquid, occurs naturally in crude …