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Twenty Years of Safewell: A Milestone Worth Marking
Twenty years is a serious achievement for any business, and we’re incredibly proud to have reached it
Silica Dust: It’s Not Just Engineered Stone That’s Dangerous
Ordinary building materials cause exactly the same problem. Bricks, concrete, mortar, sandstone, granite, tiles, slate and marble all contain silica
HSE’s First Enforcement Action Against an Occupational Health Provider
According to the HSE, inspectors found that health surveillance was being delivered by personnel who were inadequately trained, unqualified unsupervised
Fragile Roofs and Skylights: A Preventable Risk That Still Causes Life-Changing Injuries
Recent HSE prosecutions are a sobering reminder that falls through fragile roofs and skylights continue to cause devastating, life-changing injuries
HSE Issues First Prohibition Notices in Engineered Stone Crackdown
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).
The Latest HSE Statistics Published: What You Need to Know
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published its latest workplace fatality statistics for Great Britain, covering April 2025 to March 2026.
Benedict’s Law: What Schools Need to Know
From September, schools across England will be expected to meet new allergy safety requirements under Benedict’s Law, helping to create safer environments for pupils with allergies and ensuring staff are better prepared to respond to allergic emergencies
Silica Dust: Why the HSE’s Crackdown Affects More Than Just Construction
In May 2026, the Health and Safety Executive launched its most significant intervention in the area of silicosis: new COSHH guidance specifically covering engineered stone, and a programme of over 1,000 workplace inspections across Great Britain.
HSE Publishes Asbestos Control Limit Review
The Health and Safety Executive has today published its review of Great Britain’s asbestos control limit. The conclusion: the GB limit will remain at 0.1 fibres per millilitre, measured as a 4-hour time-weighted average
Updated HSE Guidance on Managing Infection and Biological Risks
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published significantly improved guidance to help employers manage infection risks and biological hazards in the workplace.
Is Your Risk Assessment Protecting Mental Health Too?
The Health & Safety Executive is making it clear that psychological health now sits on equal footing with traditional physical safety – and employers of all sizes need to take notice.
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