It may be news to a few readers that UK border checks done on a regular basis were suspended, but for those who have been following the recent information that has become known you might not be surprised. Read more
Stress is a common factor in health and safety at work. Working when one is stressed can increase the number of minor and major injuries and lead to work related deaths. Read more
There has been a lot of talk about health and safety for 2012. It is also important to remember that health and safety at work is always important. It does not matter what year it is; safety and health at the workplace is paramount. Businesses need to focus on their protocols and make certain their employees are properly trained. Read more
Inspectors from the Health and Safety Executive will be performing checks and visits on the Greater Manchester area in a bid to reduce death and injury as part of an intensive inspection initiative. Read more
A new initiative, aimed at helping to reduce injury and death on construction sites, is being backed by the family of a decorator from Dewsbury who died after suffering long-term injuries due to a fall from an unsuitable ladder. Read more
Proseal, a company based in Macclesfield, pleaded guilty to breaching health and safety rules after an incident that resulted in an employee losing two fingers in a workplace accident. Read more
The UK has not suffered as much from hospital health and safety issues as New Zealand, but there is certainly a lesson to be learned from the report from New Zealand regarding health and safety at work issues. Read more
It has been announced that a ten pound fee will be charged for spectators that will go to Olympic Park to watch the Olympics on mounted giant screens. The fee is to help offset the fees for having the screens up in the park and for health and safety reasons. Read more
Talks are still ongoing regarding health and safety laws and statutory regulations that may be removed from the current 1974 Act. The document recently provided to the public has at least six regulations that may be removed along with one order. Read more
The UK government has experienced a degree of embarrassment over recent health and safety audits conducted by a health and safety official. Read more
