Consultation on Consolidation of Petroleum Legislation

The Health and Safety Executive has launched a consultation to seek out opinions about its proposals to consolidate and modernise …

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HSE updates guidance on controlling hazardous substances

The Health and Safety Executive has issued updated guidance to businesses on information pertaining to the control of substances that …

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HSE Chair Challenges Industry To “Continuous” Improvement

The chair of the Health and Safety Executive has challenged industry leaders to commit to a campaign of “continuous improvement” …

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Boardrooms “gambling” with their business warns IChemE

Boardrooms who fail to focus on process safety are “gambling” with the survival of their business, according to the president …

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HSE publishes updated legionella guidance

The Health and Safety Executive has updated its guidance to employers on managing and controlling legionella bacteria in water systems. …

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HSE issues revised guidance to protect workers

The Health and Safety Executive has published revised guidance to help employers understand their duties when it comes to protecting …

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Figures show drop in serious workplace injuries

Fresh figures from The Health and Safety Executive show a measurable decline in the number of employees killed or seriously …

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UK press "mocks" health and safety says HSE chair

The chair of The Health and Safety Executive has launched a stinging attack against Britain’s tabloid press, accusing them of …

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Firm fined over chemical explosion injuries

A chemical firm has been fined £150,000 after three employees suffered serious burns in an explosion at Burscough industrial estate …

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HSE publishes latest quarterly fatality figures

The Health and Safety Executive has published figures detailing the number of work-related deaths reported to them and local authorities …

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