The long-term health of workers at a wood waste recycling centre was put in danger due to excessive exposure to the dust their work created, a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) prosecution has found.
A company in Manchester has been fined £20,000 after an employee fell through a roof and suffered serious injuries.
Underinsurance in business interruption (BI) policies is common, and can jeopardise an organisation's ability to fully recover following a loss.
When it comes to workplace safety, cutting corners can have devastating consequences. A recent case involving a metal processing company in Oldbury, West Midlands, serves as a sobering reminder of this fact.
A company has been fined £40,000 after an electrical flash inflicted severe burns on one of its workers.
Back in September last year, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced it was carrying out inspections. Since then more than half of those checks have identified failings.
Employers are being reminded of their responsibilities to keep workers safe as the first spell of cold weather is set to hit the country.
Every business has a legal duty to ensure the health and safety of both employees and members of the public. While accidents do happen, adopting a robust approach to workplace health and safety is key to keeping employees safe.
Many employers have quickly responded to the calls of social distancing to reduce the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) by allowing or even requiring employees to work from home.
The challenging economic climate continues to impact companies across many sectors, and senior leaders are feeling the pressure
