Airport prosecuted after pensioner fell from ambulift The owner of Edinburgh Airport has been fined £80,000 after a pensioner fell from an ambulift on his return from holiday. Following the fall, James Young was admitted to hospital, but died more than a week later from his injuries. The 81-year-old had just landed at the airport […]
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How Line Managers Can Keep Lone Workers Safe
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 […]
Week Commencing 24/07/2023 – In The News
Taxi shortage threatens staff safety The professional services sector employs 21.4% of workers in the UK, the highest percentage within any single occupation This includes legal services, of which the UK has one of the largest industries in the world. With a reputation for long days and late working hours, personal safety is an increasing […]