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 […]
Construction company fined after man died on ‘death trap’ site A construction company has been fined after a man drowned when he fell into an exposed excavation hole described as a ‘death trap’, at a building site in Hertfordshire. Mykhalio Hustei had been working for Alchemist DB Limited as a labourer on a project building […]
Evacuation plans are required by law to ensure that everybody knows what to do in the case of an emergency. It is important that your plans are specific to your workplace and take all potential factors into account. What are some evacuation hazards? Evacuation hazards should hopefully be rare events and may be location dependent. […]
As part of May’s Hazard of the Month, Office, we’re highlighting two key areas: Evacuation Safety and New and Expectant Parents Evacuation Safety It is vital that your staff are well-trained and feel confident in their ability to respond quickly in an emergency situation, to ensure everyone is able to evacuate safely. Everybody on site in […]
As part of September’s Hazard of the Month, Fire, we’re highlighting two key areas: Fire Safety and Fire Wardens. Fire Safety Work involving flammable substances—such as gases, vapours, mists, or combustible dusts—poses a significant risk of fire or explosion when these materials mix with air and are exposed to an ignition source. Such incidents can result in serious harm […]
Update on investigation into incident at Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show The investigation into last month’s incident involving a fairground ride at the Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show continues. An 18-year-old woman was injured on the evening of Saturday 26 July 2025 during the event in Hampshire. She was taken to hospital and […]
Teen’s thumb re-attached after being severed off at work Doctors managed to successfully reattach the thumb of a teenage apprentice after it had been severed off by a rotating blade. The then 18-year-old resumed his apprenticeship with another firm following the procedure. He was employed as an apprentice joiner by 3B Construction when the incident […]
Electrical systems are essential to workplace operations, powering everything from lighting to machinery. Despite their importance, these systems can present serious safety risks if not properly maintained or handled. Electrical hazards have the potential to cause severe injuries, damage equipment, or even result in fatalities. 1. Carry out regular safety audits Regular safety audits can […]
As part of May’s Hazard of the Month, Electricity, we’re highlighting two key areas: Electrical Safety & Lock Out Tag Out. Electrical Safety Electricity presents a serious hazard in the workplace, with the potential to cause severe injuries, fatalities, and significant property damage. Even shocks that aren’t fatal can lead to long-term or permanent injuries. […]