Update on investigation into incident at Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show The investigation into last month’s incident involving a fairground ride at the Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show continues. An 18-year-old woman was injured on the evening of Saturday 26 July 2025 during the event in Hampshire. She was taken to hospital and […]

What is UKAS? The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is the SOLE national accreditation body for the United Kingdom. Appointed by the government to assess organisations that provide certain services. Why is UKAS good for your business? UKAS is internationally known and responsible for assessing against nationally and internationally agreed standards for organisations that provide […]

Keep workers safe in fourth heatwave, urges TUC As Britain  experiences amber warnings for the fourth heatwave of the summer, the TUC has renewed its calls for the protection workers need in the heat. Working in hot weather can lead to dehydration, tiredness, muscle cramps, fainting, and – in the most extreme cases – loss […]

Personal Protective Equipment is a vital part of workplace safety, but if used incorrectly can leave to preventable accidents and injuries. Here’s a look at the most frequent PPE missteps and how you can proactively address them. 1. Failing to provide adequate PPE Employers have a legal obligation to provide appropriate PPE, that is suitable […]

Fine after multiple workers report HAVS A West Midlands chemical manufacturer has been fined £100k after failing to protect employees from the health risks associated with the use of vibrating tools. An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) was prompted by nine reports of Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) being made to the regulator. […]

As part of August’s Hazard of the Month, Responsibilities, we’re highlighting two key areas: Managing Health and Safety & PPE. Managing Health and Safety Employers are responsible for ensuring the health and safety of their business operations, including managing risks and protecting employees and others affected by their work. To achieve this, you must have systems […]

Airport fined for failures that led to a man’s death An airport company has been fined £144,050 for failures that led to the tragic death of a 59-year-old man. Glasgow Prestwick Airport Limited pled guilty to a breach of health and safety legislation at Ayr Sheriff Court after Joseph Dempsey, an experienced member of the […]

Employers have a legal duty to safeguard their employees and others from harm. Under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, they are required to: Identify potential sources of injury or illness within your business (hazards) Evaluate the likelihood and severity of harm occurring (the risk) Take steps to eliminate the hazard […]

Textile company fined after director killed by reversing HGV A textile manufacturer has been fined £220,000 after one of its directors was killed by a reversing HGV in Rochdale. Daniel Ames was a director of The British Millerain Company Limited and had offered to stay behind at the company warehouse to wait for the return […]

Hot works refer to processes that produce heat, sparks, or flames – such as welding, cutting, grinding, and sawing. There are a number of personal safety risks associated with hot works such as burns to skin or eyes. Furthermore, without proper precautions, hot works potentially post a significant risk of catastrophic harm due to fire […]