Control of Major Accident Hazards: Coronavirus (COVID-19) update

Right now, the coronavirus means a different way of doing business is needed to protect the community, stay open and …

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Health and safety statistics 2017 released by HSE

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published the latest statistics on work-related health and safety in Great Britain. “This …

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Is there such thing as a perfect health and safety procedure?

The ideal of a perfect health and safety procedure is most beautiful to behold. In a perfect world, perfect safety …

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Health and Safety Executive Myth Busters: sorting fact from fiction

In recent years, health and safety law has been invoked arbitrarily by bosses as the reason why their employees can’t …

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Does the New Year have to be stressful?

A New Year, brings new challenges. For a lot of people, these challenges are felt most keenly in the workplace. …

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Christmas safety myth: carol singers are a safety risk

Deck the halls with Buddy Holly. Now, surely no one would object to carol singers? In particular, our health and …

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Christmas safety myth: children banned from throwing snowballs

It wouldn’t be Christmas without a spot of snowball throwing. Unfortunately though, every year inaccurate stories surface about children who …

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Christmas safety myth: don’t throw sweets at pantos

There are many reasons to attend the Christmas panto. Atop our personal list, is sweet throwing. That’s why it’s the …

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Download: full Health and Safety Guidance catalogue

The Health and Safety Executive regularly produces and updates guidance designed to inform business owners of their duties and how …

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Distillery fined after fire leaves worker with serious burns

A distillery has been fined after an employee was engulfed in flames in a fire that ripped through its warehouse. …

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