Tag: Asbestos

Company fined after worker is crushed by car A Liverpool motor vehicle repair company has been fined after a car fell from a two-post car vehicle lift onto a worker who was on his break. The court heard how the man suffered multiple serious fractures in the incident at a garage in the Kensington area […]

Liverpool Named World’s First ‘Accelerator City’ for Climate Action by UN Climate Change The City of Liverpool in northwest England has become the world’s first ‘Accelerator City’ for climate action, under UN Climate Change’s Entertainment and Culture for Climate Action (ECCA) programme. The title comes in recognition of Liverpool’s impressive commitment to innovation and smart regulation to […]

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 […]

TfL bans non-folded e-bikes on its transport network Transport for London (TfL) has announced that all non-folded e-bikes will be banned on parts of London’s transport network from 31 March to ensure the safety of customers and staff. TfL has been working closely with the London Fire Brigade and other partners to carry out a […]

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, […]

Companies fined after worker falls through skate park roof Two companies have been fined more than £100k after a man fell 30 feet through a fragile skylight as he was working on a roof. Nicolas Vilela suffered multiple injuries in the incident at Graystone Action Sports Centre, on Brunel Avenue in Salford on 23 November […]

Bosses ignoring asbestos removal regulations Tradespeople’s lives are being put at risk by bosses instructing workers to ‘get rid of asbestos themselves’, a study finds. 24 November 2024 marks 25 years since all forms of asbestos were banned in the UK. In light of the anniversary and to raise awareness around its pressing dangers, new […]

In praise of older workers Dr Karen McDonnell, RoSPA’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy Adviser, discusses the benefits of having older workers and the considerations employers should make to ensure they remain safe and healthy. Workplaces around the world can make a valuable contribution to the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing. It is widely recognised […]

Proper asbestos protection is essential – conditions caused by asbestos exposure is responsible for approximately 5,000 deaths in the UK every year. While personal protective equipment (PPE) for asbestos includes a number of necessary components, this blog will focus on RPE. What does RPE stand for in PPE? Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) is a specific […]

As part of February’s Hazard of the Month, Occupational Health, we’re highlighting two key areas: Asbestos Awareness and Control of Hazardous Substances. Asbestos Awareness Asbestos exposure is one of the biggest occupational hazards to workers in the UK, with around 5000 people dying from asbestos-related illnesses every year. These diseases, such as mesothelioma and lung disease, are incurable and […]