A hundred and twenty-three workers were killed in work-related accidents in Great Britain in the last year, according to figures published on the 6th of July by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The annual data release covers the period from April 2021 to March 2022, during which time most pandemic restrictions were lifted and […]
Delivering Scotland’s circular economy: a consultation on proposals for a Circular Economy Bill This consultation seeks views on the Scottish Government’s proposals for legislation to develop Scotland’s circular economy. The proposals in the consultation form part of the wider plans for a step-change in our approach to reducing, reusing and recycling materials as part of […]
Advetec SWITCHED on to H&S of on-site waste management systems and site monitoring and controls SWITCH invited Advetec to present a webinar on their on-site waste treatment plant and equipment and to explain the benefits of the system to those attending. Dr Stephen Wise and Ben Martin presented the process through several case studies and […]
New or revised limits for 13 substances introduced on. Please refer to Table 1 of EH40/2005 ‘Workplace Exposure Limits’ for the latest WELs as these supersede any WELs contained in other HSE guidance or publications. Download a free copy – EH40/2005(PDF)
A Bristol based skip hire company fined after employee sustains crush injuries to his arm. On the 30 May 2018, an employee of Bateman Skips Ltd was asked to repair a conveyor belt feeding the picking station. He was injured when his arm was drawn into the mechanism whilst realigning the belt. The employee was […]
Ladders and stepladders are not banned under health and safety law. The law calls for a sensible, proportionate approach to managing risk, and ladders can be a sensible and practical option for low-risk, short-duration tasks, although they should not automatically be your first choice. There are simple, sensible precautions you should take to stay safe […]
Welcome to The Road Safety Podcast, the podcast that keeps driving for work and how to manage risks, in the minds of people and businesses across Scotland. With your host, Dr Karen McDonnell – Occupational Safety and Health Policy Adviser at RoSPA these conversations will help you understand where driving for work sits within the Safe […]
New guidance for drivers in the latest Highway Code could prevent injury to cyclists and motorcyclists The Dutch Reach is a practice for drivers and passengers where, rather than using your hand closest to the door to open it, you use your far hand. This choice sets off a series of five linked actions: reach, swivel, […]
HSE’s spot check programme is still in operation to ensure workplaces are working safely and following the latest government COVID-19 guidance. The spot check programme provides expert advice during calls and visits to businesses on how to manage risk and protect workers, customers and visitors. Check the latest GOV.UK guidance on preventing the spread of […]
A plant hire company has been fined over £66k for leaving workers at risk of a fall from height and failing to provide minimum welfare facilities. An investigation by HSE found that workers had been left unsupervised by site management and there were no preventative measures in place to prevent the risk of a fall […]