The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a new campaign urging employers to take action on workplace noise and vibration before workers suffer permanent, life-changing health problems.

While they offer reliable, rechargeable power, lithium batteries also present a growing fire risk that businesses cannot afford to ignore

Safewell’s new home is in bright, modern offices at Nexus Business Centre in Swindon, with an on-site café, plenty of parking, and a lake right outside the window

Gain essential knowledge about silica and the dangers of silica dust exposure in this short course. Learn what silica is, its health risks, and where exposure can happen in daily work. Discover the diseases linked to inhalation, illustrated by a real case study, and understand the profound impact on lives. The course also details legal responsibilities for employers and employees, and outlines practical control measures to keep workplaces safe.

Twenty years is a serious achievement for any business, and we’re incredibly proud to have reached it

Ordinary building materials cause exactly the same problem. Bricks, concrete, mortar, sandstone, granite, tiles, slate and marble all contain silica

According to the HSE, inspectors found that health surveillance was being delivered by personnel who were inadequately trained, unqualified unsupervised

Recent HSE prosecutions are a sobering reminder that falls through fragile roofs and skylights continue to cause devastating, life-changing injuries

If the proper controls aren’t in place, exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) can cause serious, life-changing health conditions

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued the first Prohibition Notices under its nationwide inspection programme targeting the engineered stone industry, marking a significant escalation in efforts to tackle workplace exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS).