Employers urged to prepare for harassment law changes A new survey from workplace expert, Acas, found that over 2 in 5 employers (41%) are unaware of new legal changes they must adopt to prevent sexual harassment at work. The Employment Rights Act 2025 strengthens the law on sexual harassment from 30 October 2026 when employers […]
As part of September’s Hazard of the Month, the Building Safety Act, we’re highlighting two key areas: Building Safety Act and Fire Safety. Building Safety Act The Building Safety Act 2022 establishes legal responsibilities for those involved in the design, construction and management of buildings in England, with a particular emphasis on higher-risk residential buildings. […]
Telehandler driver sentenced over death of colleague A self-employed telehandler driver has been sentenced after he reversed over his colleague on a construction site in Cheshire, causing fatal injuries. In June 2023, 49-year-old James Connolly was working as a lift supervisor on a large construction site in Ince, Ellesmere Port, where Michael Nixon was working […]
Conflict in public facing roles can quickly become a serious health and safety concern, particularly where workers are exposed to abuse, threats or aggressive behaviour from customers, service users or members of the public. By understanding where conflict is most likely to occur, training employees in de-escalation techniques and creating clear procedures for reporting and […]
Building company and director fined after botched extension put family’s lives at risk A Yorkshire-based building company and its director have been sentenced after botched building work on a home extension compromised gas safety and put the lives of a homeowner and her two children at risk. Adam’s Building Construction Ltd had been hired by […]
British Safety Council launches hidden hazards campaign British Safety Council has launched Hidden Hazards, a new UK-wide campaign to raise awareness of the invisible risks that affect millions of workers, and encourage more concerted action by employers, the Government and others to prevent harm before it occurs. While visible workplace hazards are widely recognised, many […]
Mental health support tops benefits for under-30s Mental health support is becoming a defining factor in how employees evaluate workplace benefits and choose where to work, according to new research from Semble. The survey of 1,000 UK adults found that more than half (56%) of under-30s say mental health support is the workplace healthcare benefit they value most, compared with […]
Those responsible for premises, including business owners and landlords, have a legal duty to manage the risks associated with legionella. This involves identifying potential hazards, implementing effective control measures, and maintaining accurate records. Who is the duty holder for legionella? The legionella duty holder is the individual or organisation with ultimate legal responsibility for controlling […]
Rail safety must stay on track Britain’s rail industry must maintain a relentless focus on safety as it undergoes major reform, the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) says in its annual health and safety report. The report comes just weeks after the fatal train collision at Elstow, near Bedford, which highlighted the severe consequences of […]
HSE takes landmark enforcement action against occupational health service provider The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued its first ever Prohibition Notice against an occupational health service provider, following findings that inadequate health surveillance was putting workers at risk of serious and irreversible harm. The action marks a significant milestone in HSE’s regulation of […]