Intrusive worker surveillance tech risks “spiralling out of control” without stronger regulation, TU
Intrusive worker surveillance tech and AI risks “spiralling out of control” without stronger regulation to protect workers, the TUC has...
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Let’s take heights seriously - HSENI campaigned launched
(Northern Ireland) HSENI has launched a campaign reminding the construction industry about the importance of using suitable access...
National Highways urges drivers to use the two-second rule in new campaign
Eight in 10 people questioned in a National Highways poll said they were aware of the ‘two-second rule’ when they took to the wheel....
Hot works cause 16% of all construction fires
There were 309 fires in buildings undergoing construction work last year, with 16% of them caused by hot works. That’s according to...
New vehicle technologies under consideration
The Department for Transport (DfT) has said it is considering new vehicle technologies, including intelligent speed assist (ISA), to aid...
Employers may need to reassess their health and safety provision for hybrid workers
A new study conducted by EcoOnline, a technology platform for safer workplaces, suggests half of employers may need to reassess their...
Potholes considered biggest safety issue on the roads
New research conducted by road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, has revealed that motorists still see potholes as the biggest safety issue...
Vital equipment helps slash time taken to move stranded vehicles to safety
New gadgets have been introduced to help slash the time taken to move a stranded vehicle out of a live line to safety on motorways or...
1 in 3 employers have not talked to staff about their mental health over the past year
New research by Acas has found that over a third (35%) of British employers have not spoken to their staff about their mental health and...
Drax Power Station accused of 10 plus years of health and safety breaches
Drax Power Station is accused of risking its employees' health and safety for more than a decade. The HSE is bringing a prosecution...
One third of UK businesses failing to test fire alarms
According to a survey by fire safety specialist JLA, 20% of businesses only test their fire alarm systems once every year, while 40% have...
Highway Code changes take effect
Changes to The Highway Code designed to enhance safety for all road-users – particularly those most at risk – are set to come into effect...
COVID-19 Templates, Checklists and Posters
(Ireland) These Health and Safety Authority (HSA) checklists and templates have been prepared to help employers, business owners and...
Musculoskeletal Disorders in Workers with Multiple Sclerosis: a Task-oriented View
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and their causes in multiple sclerosis (MS) are not well understood, but they do have an effect on the...
Advert banned over safety fears
An advert for Dairylea cheese has been banned for encouraging unsafe behaviour, after showing a child eating while hanging upside down....
Firms participate in four-day week trial
Around 30 more employers are set to participate in a four-day week trial where researchers will measure the impact it has on productivity...
Menopause and the workplace
The TUC has responded to the Women and Equalities Select Committee inquiry on menopause and the workplace which was held earlier this...
Asbestos Risk – A One-Stop Guide for Small Construction Businesses and Tradespeople
The Construction Leadership Council’s Health, Safety and Wellbeing worksteam is launching a new one-page digital-ready Asbestos Risk...
Majority of motorists putting themselves at risk of drink driving
A survey commissioned by the independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, has revealed that the majority of motorists are unaware of...
TfL announces safety ban of e-scooters on transport network
All privately-owned e-scooters and e-unicycles, including those that can be folded or carried, are banned on London's transport network...
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