Construction firms invited to mock trail

Firms from the construction industry and associated trades are being invited to give their verdict on a mock trialling involving …

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Health and safety myth panel busts 300th case

For as sure as we need strong health and safety regulations, we need an equally robust system of communication to …

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Barefoot customer told to take a walk by supermarket

The Health and Safety Executive’s panel has concluded that there is no legislation to prevent barefooted customers from entering a …

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Public consultation launched into offshore directive

The Health and Safety Executive has launched a public consultation into the UK’s proposed approach to implement the offshore safety …

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Developer imprisoned for repeatedly flouting safety laws

A developer has been sent to prison for 30 months and ordered to pay costs of £5,000 after repeatedly breaching …

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Self-employed persons could be exempt from safety laws

A public consultation has been launched into proposals which would see certain self-employed people exempt from health and safety laws. …

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External floating roof tanks safety notice

Is your site responsible for controlling potential hazards pertaining to the specification, inspection and maintenance of external floating roofs for …

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HSE issues 20 asbestos improvement notices to schools

Twenty schools have been handed improvement notices from the Health and Safety Executive after an inspection programme revealed inadequate control …

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Firms prosecuted after child crushed to death by electric gate

A Swansea installation firm and a Cardiff maintenance company have been found guilty of  serious safety failings after a five-year-old …

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Do I need insurance for work experience students?

“What are my duties when it comes to hiring work experience students?” asks one employer. “What insurance do we need?” …

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