Companies warned over health and safety cutbacks - July 2, 2008

The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is warning companies not to cut back on health and safety standards in a bid to save money.

According to the organisation, firms looking to make savings due to the deteriorating state of [read more...]

Workplace risks 'must be managed' - July 2, 2008

Employers are being warned they must thoroughly assess and manage workplace risks after a company was fined for failing to do so.

In 2005 an employee working for Clays of Bungay was carrying out maintenance work when he fell seven metres [read more...]

Health and safety curriculum call - June 27, 2008

The chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Occupational Safety and Health has called for health and safety at work to be made part of the national curriculum to combat the number of young people killed when they enter [read more...]

Machine maintenance 'essential' - June 26, 2008

Companies are being warned they must conduct planned maintenance checks on machinery in the workplace.

The message comes after the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) discovered a series of faults on machinery at a West Lothian food processing plant which it [read more...]

Health and safety advice to be offered - June 25, 2008

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the Scottish Trade Union Centre (STUC) and the Scottish Centre for Healthy Working Lives (SCHWL) are inviting community organisations in Edinburgh to update their health and safety procedures by attending a free event.

Charities, voluntary [read more...]

HSE targets Cumbrian firms - June 23, 2008

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is to attend a number of Cumbrian Business Advice Open Days at the beginning of next month to highlight the organisation's work to help them keep employees safe.

David Ashton, HSE regional director, said businesses [read more...]

Company wins RoSPA award - June 23, 2008

A firm from Heckmondwike has been honoured with a special award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) for its high levels of workplace health and safety.

Consultant Cleaners won ten gold medals from the organisation for occupational [read more...]

Health and safety myths exposed - June 19, 2008

New research has found health and safety professionals are not banning workers and companies from doing everyday tasks.

A study by consultants Greenstreet Berman, on behalf of the Health and Safety Executive, found most inspectors applied reasonable requirements to ensure adequate [read more...]

Colchester council latest to sign up - June 19, 2008

Colchester borough council has become the latest local authority to sign up to the Health and Safety Executive's 'ten principles of sensible risk management' campaign.

The guidelines provide businesses and other organisations with information about what risk management should involve.

Chief executive [read more...]

New boss to warn farmers - June 19, 2008

The Health and Safety Executive's (HSE) new Scotland director, Dr Paul Stollard, is to visit the Royal Highland Show to warn farmers and agriculture workers of the dangers in their industries.

At the event, demonstrations, videos and guidance will all be [read more...]