Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) are designed to provide a safe work platform for temporary work at height to prevent falls. It is vital that the most appropriate MEWP is selected for the job, and that related hazards are identified and controlled. What are the hazards of MEWPs? MEWPs are an excellent solution for working […]
Two firms fined after racking collapse killed two workers Two companies have been fined following an incident which resulted in the deaths of two workers in West Yorkshire. Lee Horton, 58, and Daron Pickstock, 43, were killed when an industrial racking system collapsed as it was being tested at Castefields Industrial Estate in Bingley on […]
IOSH warns against losing focus on building safety IOSH is urging the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) to maintain its firm commitment to high standards and sustain the momentum behind the industry’s necessary cultural transformation. The global professional body is concerned that delays in the approval processes could fuel claims that building safety requirements are holding […]
NHS Trust fined after it failed to manage hand-arm vibration risks An NHS Trust has been fined £40,000 after several employees were diagnosed with Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), following prolonged exposure to vibration from work equipment. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) began an investigation into Chesterfield Royal Hospital […]
Stress causing mistakes at work, research finds According to new research, over half of Brits (52.6%) are making mistakes at work due to stress, and 1 in 4 Brits have rung in sick at least once due to how stressed they’re feeling. The HSE’s latest statistics show that 964,000 workers this year have suffered from […]
A matter of life and death: why businesses must check their bins Every winter, as temperatures drop, some of Britain’s most vulnerable citizens seek shelter wherever they can find it. For rough sleepers, a large commercial waste bin might seem like temporary refuge from the cold. But this desperate act of survival can quickly become […]
Roofing company fined £16,650 after employee fell through skylight opening A Northampton roofing company has been fined £16,650 after an employee suffered serious injuries when he fell through a skylight opening. Ryan Robinson, 31, was working for Kingsley Roofing Contractors Limited to recover a flat roof of single-storey extension at a domestic property on Sywell […]
Construction workers ‘dicing with death’ taking safety shortcuts Nearly half of construction workers admit taking safety shortcuts while working at height to ensure they get a job done on time – despite it being the leading cause of fatal injuries at work, new research reveals. Around a fifth say they haven’t received any training on […]
HSE urges industry to check guidance following Swindon explosion The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is urgently asking all companies using similar printing machinery to that involved in a recent industrial explosion to consult guidance published last year and updated today, Friday 10 October 2025. A sublimation calender machine manufactured by Diferro was in use […]
Renewables overtake coal as world’s biggest source of electricity Renewable energy overtook coal as the world’s leading source of electricity in the first half of this year – a historic first, according to new data from the global energy think tank Ember. Electricity demand is growing around the world but the growth in solar and […]