In workplace health and safety (and indeed life) the terms accident and incident are often used interchangeably, but there are important distinctions. Understanding these differences is crucial [...]

Fires can spread fast; by the time the fire and rescue services arrive on scene, entire buildings may be engulfed in flame. As such, in the event of a fire, […]

Neck and shoulder pain is one of the most common workplace health issues, affecting employees across all industries—from office-based roles to physically demanding jobs. These musculoskeletal [...]

As the first step in addressing workplace hazards, risk assessments must be carried out correctly. It helps to think of your risk management programme as a building, and your risk […]

As an employer, you’re legally obligated to put “reasonably practicable” measures in place to protect your employees during manual handling tasks. But what this entails may not be immediately [...]

Construction consistently ranks as the most dangerous industry, not just in the UK, but around the world. Sadly, both fatal and non-fatal injuries are commonplace; sadder-still, they’re often [...]

The UK waste management sector continues to have one of the highest workplace fatality rates in Great Britain. The latest Health and Safety Executive (HSE) figures show 2.76 fatal injuries […]

Most drivers know cars can get dangerously hot in the sun — but few realise that this danger extends to many items we commonly leave in our vehicles. From batteries […]

In 2025, the UK manufacturing sector is still grappling with a persistent labour shortage. While some progress has been made since the sector’s post-COVID dire straits, failure to invest in […]