Lessons Learned from Extreme-weather Emergencies on UK Highways
As a result of extreme weather events, their effects and impacts on the UK highways network, the Department for Transport (DfT)...
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Heatwaves as an Occupational Hazard
Issued by the European Trade Union Institute (ETUI), this document looks impact of heat and heatwaves on workers’ health, safety and...
Safety warning about crushing injuries in stowage spaces after the loss of 1 life on ro-ro ferry
On 20 July 2021, the bosun of the roll-on roll-off cargo ferry Clipper Pennant suffered fatal crushing injuries during cargo loading...
Musculoskeletal disorders among children & young people:
Musculoskeletal disorders among children and young people: prevalence, risk factors, preventive measures The European Agency for Safety...
Causal impacts of the REACH
This report, published by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) presents two case studies that seek to quantify the causal effects that...
Whistleblowing and Employee Health and Safety Annual Report - 2020-2021
This document has been published by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR). It says the ORR’s whistleblowing policy is designed to provide an...
Regulatory Horizons Council: the regulation of drones
The Regulatory Horizons Council (RHC) is an independent expert committee that identifies the implications of technological innovation,...
Transport Committee: Pause Smart Motorway roll-out until safety can be delivered and assured
MPs have called on Government to pause the rollout of all-lane running Smart Motorways until five years of safety and economic data is...
Regulation of Fireworks
There are strict rules in place in the UK regulating the sale, possession and use of fireworks. This House of Commons briefing paper...
Beyond Hybrid: the Current State of Flexible Working
Issued by Acas, this discussion paper analysing Acas helpline calls looks at the current perspectives and challenges people face around...
Impact Evaluation Inspections: Occupational Lung Disease (OLD) Caused by Wood Dust in Manufacturing
According to this HSE document, visits are being undertaken to wood working premises that have been targeted as part of previous...
Reported Road Casualties Great Britain, Annual Report: 2020
This release provides the number of personal injury road traffic accidents in Great Britain that were reported by the police in 2020...
Fit Note: Guidance for Patients and Employees
The guide explains what the fit note means and how you can use it to talk with your doctor and employer about returning to work. It has...
Fit Note: Guidance for Employers and Line Managers
This guide that explains what to do if an employee gives you a fit note and how you can use the note most effectively to help your...
Fire Prevention and Protection Statistics, England, April 2020 to March 2021
The focus of this publication is the trends in smoke alarm ownership, fire prevention and protection activities by fire and rescue...
The Health and Safety Executive Annual Report and Accounts 2020 to 2021
The Health and Safety Executive's (HSE) annual report for the financial year 2020 to 2021 notes that, from early 2020 it has been dealing...
Waterloo Underground station
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has published this report into a fatal accident at Waterloo Underground station in London,...
Regulating electric scooters (E- scooters)
A briefing paper from the House of Commons Library provides an overview of the existing legal framework for electric scooters...
Regulating Electric Scooters (E-scooters)
A briefing paper from the House of Commons Library provides an overview of the existing legal framework for electric scooters...
Road Safety Performance Overview
This report provides an overview of National Highways' performance to 2019, drawing on data for casualty numbers, rates and perceptions...
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