Lithium power in construction: managing risk alongside innovation
Lithium battery power has changed the way we live our lives and whilst not a new innovation, over recent years, has been increasingly favoured on construction sites.
Recycling company fined after workers exposed to wood dust
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.
Reminder for farmers to keep visitors safe this summer
Britain’s workplace regulator, is calling on farmers to do all they can to make sure those visiting their farms are kept safe and healthy.
Biggest threats facing SMEs in 2024 revealed by Allianz
New research by Allianz Commercial has found that inflation continues to be the biggest threat facing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in 2024.
Company fined for worker injury
A company in Manchester has been fined £20,000 after an employee fell through a roof and suffered serious injuries.
The importance of setting an appropriate indemnity period
Underinsurance in business interruption (BI) policies is common, and can jeopardise an organisation's ability to fully recover following a loss.
Underinsurance – a continuing issue
All businesses are open to risk if they don’t have the correct level of insurance, and some, more than others, may be at risk of financial hardship as a result of being either underinsured or uninsured.
A10-step guide to help you and your business prepare your cars for spring
New Aviva data reveals that winter weather – such as wind, snow, sleet, rain and ice – accounted for thousands of motor claims over the last few years*.
A Costly Mishap: Metal Company Fined £12,000 for Worker’s Life-Altering Injury
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.
The High Cost of Cutting Corners: Lessons from the Winchester Asbestos Case
In a recent court ruling, a company director found himself facing an eight-month jail sentence for failing to protect workers from asbestos exposure during a refurbishment project.