HSE to investigate fire on gas rig - February 29, 2008

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is to work with the police to investigate a fire which started on one of the largest gas rigs in the UK earlier this week.

Fire crews were called to Shell's Bacton [read more...]

Enforcement notices served on Preston firm after explosion - February 25, 2008

A Preston firm has been forced to improve its fire safety record after explosions occurred on site last year.

Three enforcement notices have been served by fire officials on waste management firm Veolia Environmental Services following an incident [read more...]

Ceilings and walls present new fire safety risks - February 14, 2008

Fire hazards presented by ceilings and painted walls could mean thousands of businesses need to update their health and safety standards.

Ian Williams, a property services company said that many businesses are not aware of how new legislation, [read more...]

Shell rejects North Sea rig health and safety fears - February 4, 2008

Shell has rejected claims that the health and safety conditions on its five North Sea oil rigs are in breach of current legislation.

In a leaked email, a manager of the rigs is thought to have attempted to warn [read more...]

Coastguard quits in health and safety row - January 17, 2008

A coastguard who risked his life to save a school girl stranded on a cliff face has quit after his actions have been criticised for being in breach of health and safety regulations.

Volunteer coastguard Paul Waugh climbed [read more...]

HSE criticises service after four die in blaze - January 16, 2008

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service with an improvement notice after a warehouse fire in November claimed the lives of four firefighters.

Ashley Stephens, 20, Darren Yates-Badley, 24, John Averis, 27, [read more...]

New code of practice issued for timber companies - January 10, 2008

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has teamed up with the UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA) to issue a new set of guidelines.

The code of practice is expected to protect those working or visiting timber frame construction [read more...]

Free online tools make safety easier - January 10, 2008

The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) has produced a selection of free online tools which should help improve safety in the work place claims the body.

The tools are expected to make it easier for small-to-medium [read more...]

HSE announces new series of health and safety

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced details of a new series of health and safety events in Wansbeck.

Taking place over the course of this week, the health and safety initiative will include a number of different meetings, covering [read more...]