Safe tree work targeted by HSE - February 26, 2008

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is to highlight the dangers of tree working and to provide health and safety tips for contractors at a free event.

Happening in Buckinghamshire, the arboriculture "safety and health awareness [read more...]

HSE spot checks caught out five contractors in Newcastle - February 21, 2008

Inspectors from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have found examples of bad and even dangerous working practices in workplaces in Newcastle.

Out of a total of 30 contractors who received unannounced spot checks from the HSE, five [read more...]

Industry 'has taken its toll' on Wakefield workers - February 19, 2008

Employees and managers in Wakefield are teaming up with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to promote "a healthier working future" for the region.

According to business representatives from south-east Wakefield, industry has taken a "real toll" on the [read more...]

Spot checks yield further 'dangerous' working practices - February 18, 2008

Random spot checks on Scottish building sites have uncovered more "bad and even dangerous" working practices.

Inspectors from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) issued prohibition notices at eight out of the 17 locations they visited across Dundee [read more...]

Construction accidents 'entirely preventable' - February 18, 2008

Construction firms have again been warned to take "sensible, effective" precautions against the dangers of working at height.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) issued the latest warning following the prosecution of a Hertfordshire firm over [read more...]

IOSH calls for more trainee supervision - February 14, 2008

The Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) has called for more health and safety supervision of trainee employees following the death of a young scaffolder.

Demands from the IOSH have asked for health and safety [read more...]

Examples of bad health and safety practice found in random checks - February 12, 2008

Examples of bad health and safety practice have been discovered by health and safety inspectors after a series of random spot checks in Aberdeen.

Out of eleven sites which received unannounced visits from Health [read more...]

HSE issues warning after death of 17 year-old trainee - February 11, 2008

A warning has been issued by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to ensure trainee health and safety needs are taken care of after a 17 year-old worker died.

Steven Burke, from Levenshulme, Manchester, was killed [read more...]

Roofers invited to health and safety seminar - February 7, 2008

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has invited roofing contractors in the north-east to attend a seminar to improve their health and safety standards.

Taking place in Newcastle on February 21st, it is aimed at self-employed [read more...]

Self employed farmers targeted by HSE - February 6, 2008

A free agricultural health and safety event has been organised by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to target self employed farmers and reduce the number of deaths and injuries in the agricultural workplace.

Taking place [read more...]