News and Prosecutions
HSE issues guidance for firefighters on balancing duties with risk
12 March 2010
A new policy statement from the HSE aims to clarify how firefighters can balance health and safety requirements with their operational duties.
Trench collapse trapped worker for two hours
11 March 2010
A small building firm faces a £8178 penalty after a trench collapsed and trapped a worker from the waist down.
Royal Mail fined £90,000 over distribution centre death
11 March 2010
Royal Mail has been fined £90,000 after it admitted failing to ensure the safety of an employee run over by a reversing heavy goods vehicle (HGV) at its Heathrow worldwide…
Builder ignored advice over unsafe roof working
10 March 2010
A builder has been fined £1500 after an HSE inspector saw two men working on a pub roof without proper safety equipment.
Rail regulator raises Network Rail maintenance fears
5 March 2010
An Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) review of Network Rail’s maintenance restructuring plans has raised significant concerns over managers’ safety critical working hours, the classification of vital safety roles, and…
Articles
SMEs: Well advised
8 March 2010
In the first of two pieces on access to competent advice for smaller businesses, Paul Reeve looks at the best balance of in-house and external expertise.
Hazardous environments: close to the wind
10 February 2010
The UK government has committed to generating 30% of electricity using renewables by 2020, but maintaining wind turbines is a hazardous business, writes Dave Merchant.
EU Machinery Directive: essential reading
7 December 2009
Paul Laidler explains what safety professionals need to know about the latest EU Machinery Directive, which comes into force on 29 December.
Dock of the bay
6 November 2009
Philip Pinell offers some advice on keeping loading dock risks to a minimum.
Gangmasters: a day in gangland
9 October 2009
As a parliamentary Bill to extend the Gangmasters’ Licensing Authority’s remit to the construction sector comes up for its second reading, Andrea Oates gives a snapshot of what’s in a…
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