Category: Health and Safety

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, […]

As part of February’s Hazard of the Month, COSHH, we’re highlighting two key areas: Control of Hazardous Substances and Legionella. Control of Hazardous Substances Employers have a legal responsibility to safeguard workers from exposure to hazardous substances, including: Dust Fumes Chemicals Vapours Mists Nanotechnology Gases Biological agents Germs For substances classified as carcinogens, mutagens, or asthmagens, exposure must […]

New guidance to protect those using gas and air safely in hospitals New guidance to protect Britain’s midwives from excessive nitrous oxide exposure has been published by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The guidance is aimed at those responsible for ensuring the safety of workers and new mothers on maternity wards. More commonly known […]

Industries taking toll on employee wellbeing revealed A new study has revealed which careers are most impactful on the wellbeing of those who work in those industries. The research, conducted by Phoenix Health & Safety, looked at how different industries affected the physical and mental health of workers, as well as how workers felt their jobs […]

Dad’s legs crushed by 800kg pallet A manufacturer in Sheffield has been fined after a steel pallet landed on an employee, leaving him permanently disabled. The 800kg load crushed Wayne Hatton’s legs during a night shift at Amber Precast Ltd’s factory on 14 January 2021. Mr Hatton, from Doncaster, had his right lower leg amputated […]

We all know that we should be living a balanced healthy lifestyle – however, this can be difficult when you spend half of your waking hours at the workplace on a typical working day. Unfortunately, you body does not distinguish between being at work or home and, as such, its important that we extend healthy […]

Fine for Kent timber firm after worker loses three fingers A company has been fined after an employee had three fingers severed by a panel saw at work. David Broadway, 36, had been working at Pemberton Timber Frame Limited, a company that manufactures timber frame structures for the construction industry, at its site in Evelyn […]

Spending long hours sitting at desks and staring at screens can negatively affect both physical and mental health, impacting morale and productivity. By adopting healthy habits at work, individuals can improve their wellbeing, preventing burnout and boosting energy and focus for their tasks. 1. Stay hydrated Staying hydrated helps maintain alertness and energy at work. […]

‘Green’ ferry emits more CO2 than old diesel ship The carbon footprint of a long-delayed new “green” ferry will be far larger than the 31-year-old diesel ship that usually serves the route between the Scottish mainland and the island of Arran. An emissions analysis by CalMac has calculated MV Glen Sannox will emit 10,391 equivalent […]

Line managers play a key role in ensuring the safety of the lone workers they are responsible for. They must make sure that that policies, procedures, and risk assessments are properly implemented and understood, and should be there to support their workers. Are line managers responsible for writing lone working policies? Lone working policies must […]