HSE issues fine for fork lift truck misuse - February 6, 2008

Employers are being warned of the dangers of misusing fork lift trucks by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), following an incident where an employee was lifted eight feet into the air to fit a sign.

Ryan Jewett, [read more...]

HSE to inspect 1,000 workplaces to ensure safety standards - February 4, 2008

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced plans to inspect 1,000 refurbishment sites across Britain to ensure the appropriate safety standards are in place.

According to the body good site order and working at height [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...]

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...]

Firms warned over height working - December 17, 2007

Business owners and directors have been urged to ensure they implement safety procedures for employees working at height.

The call from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) following an incident in which a director in Birmingham was ordered to [read more...]

New safety warning issued after worker loses hand - December 13, 2007

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a health and safety warning after an employee lost the use of his hand.

Following the incident, which occurred in 2005, the HSE is calling upon firms to ensure that the correct safety [read more...]

Construction companies receive warning over work at height - December 10, 2007

The construction sector has been warned to treat seriously the need for safety of employees working from height.

Announced by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) the warning follows the prosecution of a Liverpool-based firm [read more...]

HSE announces details of new safety event - December 7, 2007

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced details of a forthcoming safety event to be held at the grounds of Manchester United Football Club.

Scheduled to be held on December 11th, the event is part of the HSE's Workplace Transport [read more...]

Health and safety seminar dates announced - December 5, 2007

Two new health and safety-related seminars are to be held in the Ricoh Arena in Coventry, it has emerged.

According to reports by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the organisation that enforces the work of the Health and Safety Commission, [read more...]

New danger warning over work at height - November 30, 2007

A new warning has been issued over the dangers of working at height.

Following the prosecution of a North Wales-based contractor, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is calling upon businesses to ensure that in addition to [read more...]