As part of February’s Hazard of the Month, Working at Height, we’re highlighting two key areas: Working at Height and Managing Health and Safety. Working at Height When managing the risks associated with working at height, a structured, step-by-step hierarchy of controls must be followed. The first consideration is whether working at height can be avoided […]
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 […]
Construction work naturally comes with many risks to health and safety, and control measures are heavily focused on physical hazards to counter this. However, it is important to remember the role stress plays in health and safety challenges faced by those in the construction industry. In the UK 22.1 million Working days lost due to […]
Employment Rights Bill praised by IOSH The UK Government’s Employment Rights Bill is ‘a watershed moment and a bold, long-overdue step forward for worker rights’, according to the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). The Bill is set to become law after it cleared the House of Lords. It introduces sweeping reforms designed to […]
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 […]
1. Plan your journey Before you set off make sure you have planned your route carefully, taking into account areas that may be affected by ice, snow, or flooding al0ng with potential high-traffic areas. If possible, try to stick to major road as these are more likely to be gritted in icy conditions. Tools like […]
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 […]
Quarter of short-term absence is stress related Research and analysis by health plan and healthcare services provider, Simplyhealth, and the CIPD has found that a quarter (26%) of short-term workplace absences in the UK are caused by stress. The 2025 findings have uncovered that 64% of HR professionals reported stress-related absence in their organisation over the last […]
When it comes to formal grievance procedures, some employees may hesitate to raise concerns because they fear retaliation, being labelled as “difficult,” or simply believe nothing will change. Making grievance procedures accessible and psychologically safe isn’t just about compliance – it’s about creating a culture where people feel heard and respected. What are common barriers […]