Category: Health and Safety

Hidden costs of poor workplace eyecare revealed With UK businesses losing over £100 billion annually due to sickness, Specsavers’ new whitepaper, Blind Spot: The Business Imperative for Employee Eye Health, reveals why eyecare should be viewed not just as a health benefit but as a strategic investment in business performance. Based on comprehensive research conducted with corporate […]

What might the future of Display Screen Equipment and ergonomics look like in the workplace? As technology evolves, the way that we integrate DSE into the workplace evolves with it – this blog explores how his may work in practice. The effect of hybrid and remote work on DSE Since the pandemic, we have seen […]

Londoners impacted by construction dust, research shows Two-thirds of Londoners say they have been impacted by dust or light pollution from a construction site over the past year. New research from Urban Impact Agency Urban Thinking shows that 66% of people living in the capital say they have been impacted at least once in the last year, […]

Brothers fined for failing to protect public from cattle Two brothers have been sentenced for failing to protect members of the public from their cattle. An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found Andrew and David Turnbull failed to offer and display signs of an alternative route to a public right of way […]

As part of March’s Hazard of the Month, Senses, we’re highlighting two key areas: Display Screen Equipment and Noise at Work. Display Screen Equipment Employers must conduct a workstation assessment for any employees who use display screen equipment daily for an hour or more as part of their regular duties, in accordance with the Health and […]

Business owners, or those in control of premises (including landlords), must protect against Legionella risks. This includes assessing hazards, controlling exposure, and maintaining records. Regular monitoring, proper maintenance, and compliance with legal duties are essential to ensure safety and prevent outbreaks. Why is Legionella dangerous? Legionella is a genus of pathogenic gram-negative bacteria that includes […]

IOSH calls for safety and health education to be protected IOSH has called on a new UK Government body to ensure safety and health is included in its plans for further education. In a letter to Skills England, the body recently set up by the Government to oversee the UK’s education system, IOSH Chief Executive […]

Lorries dumped waste on beach – as Sky News told gangs can ‘make millions’ from illegal tipping Gangs will charge hundreds to take away waste and claim it will be processed properly – but then just dispose of it where they can. Experts say they’re undeterred by fines and regard them as a “legitimate business […]

Employers, landlords, or those managing premises are responsible for health and safety and must take appropriate measures to minimise the risk of legionella exposure. Keep reading to learn more about how to manage the risk in your workplace. 1. Carry out a legionella risk assessment The person responsible for managing risks must understand your water […]

Offshore industry benefits from HSE inspection programme An inspection programme by Britain’s workplace regulator has led to major safety improvements in the offshore industry. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspected 13 production operators between January 2022 and May 2024 as part of its Process Safety Leadership Principles (PSLP) programme. In addition to their inspections, […]