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The impact of noisy workplaces

July 5, 2018 12:31 pm Published by Michelle Thomas Comments Off on The impact of noisy workplaces

Whether it is exposure to an extremely high noise for a short period or to a low noise over many […]

Millionaire businessman and foreman convicted for manslaughter over fatal fall

November 13, 2017 11:31 am Published by Michelle Thomas Comments Off on Millionaire businessman and foreman convicted for manslaughter over fatal fall

A company director and site foreman have been found guilty of manslaughter after the death of a carpenter who fell […]

New on-the-spot fines for lorry drivers exceeding hours limit

November 13, 2017 11:28 am Published by Michelle Thomas Comments Off on New on-the-spot fines for lorry drivers exceeding hours limit

Commercial motorists found breaking the UK’s drivers’ hours rules face on-the-spot fines for every time they’ve done it in the […]

UK safety fines rose 80% in first year of new sentencing guidelines

November 13, 2017 11:23 am Published by Michelle Thomas Comments Off on UK safety fines rose 80% in first year of new sentencing guidelines

Fines handed to dutyholders found guilty of safety and health offences increased by 80% in the 12 months to the […]

Multiple CDM breaches bring fines for construction co and project manager

November 13, 2017 10:54 am Published by Michelle Thomas Comments Off on Multiple CDM breaches bring fines for construction co and project manager

A London-based construction firm and its project manager have been fined for repeatedly failing to control multiple risks on different […]

HSE sets out its priorities in 19 sector plans

November 13, 2017 10:44 am Published by Michelle Thomas Comments Off on HSE sets out its priorities in 19 sector plans

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has outlined its plans for regulation and engagement with industries from chemicals, manufacturing and […]

Stress overtakes MSDs in Britain’s workplaces, says HSE

November 13, 2017 10:34 am Published by Michelle Thomas Comments Off on Stress overtakes MSDs in Britain’s workplaces, says HSE

The prevalence rate of work-related stress and mental health problems among workers in Great Britain rose in 2016-17 to 1,610 […]

HSE’s Construction Blitz Targets Dust Exposure

November 13, 2017 10:30 am Published by Michelle Thomas Comments Off on HSE’s Construction Blitz Targets Dust Exposure

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched its latest round of focused inspections, targeting exposure to hazardous substances such […]