As there are different types of fire emergencies, there are also different types of fire extinguisher. Choosing the wrong extinguisher may actually feed the fire, resulting in greater damage and [...]

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 […]

Hybrid working continues to rise. According to the Office for National Statistics, more than a quarter of UK working adults followed a hybrid work pattern between January and March 2025. […]

Neck pain. Stiff shoulders. That all-too-familiar ache after a few hours at your laptop. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Millions of people experience discomfort every day simply because [...]

On 3 April 2025, the UK government passed the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act, more widely known as Martyn’s Law — a major milestone in the country’s efforts to improve […]