A businessman faces prosecution and jail after an investigation by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) discovered workplace risk had not been “appropriately” assessed. A
The dangers of working on roofs are well known. Too many workers are killed or seriously injured in incidents involving working on roofs every year.
The importance of fully assessing the risks from working at height and acting to prevent injury has again been underlined after family-owned bakery Warburtons was
All food business operators have a duty to provide suitable training and equipment to protect workers’ Health & Safety. The importance of maintaining this responsibility
The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has made another successful prosecution after safety failings resulted in factory workers being injured. The incident at carmaker Jaguar
It is common that workers work through their rest breaks and do not complain about it. However, you may face legal action if you do
It is common for employers to allow workers breaks for a quick cigarette, but make sure you understand your legal obligations and have clear rules
Work on fragile roofs is extremely dangerous and requires proper planning to make sure safety measures are considered and in place. In another tragic case
SME business leader and Brexiteer Simon Boyd has written to MPs with a list of Health & Safety laws he wants abolished once the UK
Getting hands caught in unguarded machinery is one of the most common causes of injury in manufacturing. More than 10 food and drinks firms were
