According to the HSE, inspectors found that health surveillance was being delivered by personnel who were inadequately trained, unqualified unsupervised
Occupational Health
What Are the Health Risks of Exposure to Silica Dust?
If the proper controls aren’t in place, exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) can cause serious, life-changing health conditions
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).
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.
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.
Are you Wearing your Hearing Protection Correctly?
World Hearing Day is a reminder that protecting our hearing isn’t just about wearing hearing protection – it’s about wearing it properly
What is Health Surveillance and When is it Needed?
Frequently Asked Question Health surveillance focuses on the health of staff in the workplace - and is a legal requirement in some workplaces. It involves checking employees' health where their work could put them at risk of developing work-related illness. Common...
What is a Management Referral?
A Management Referral is used to advise management on an employee’s health issues in relation to their work and to make recommendations on reasonable adjustments that could be considered to ensure a safe/healthy working environment
Brew Monday: Supporting Mental Wellbeing at Work
Often dubbed the most depressing day of the year, the third Monday in January is known as Blue Monday. At Safewell, we prefer the alternative Brew Monday – a simple but powerful prompt to check in with colleagues and encourage connection.
Updated Noise Assessment Tool Available from HSE
An updated Noise Exposure Calculator is now available to make assessing hearting protection easier and more accurate for those working in noisy environments.
The Latest Workplace Health & Safety Statistics
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published its annual report on work-related ill health and injuries for 2024/25, and the figures highlight ongoing challenges for UK workplaces.
Managing Stress at Work – It’s Everyone’s Business
International Stress Awareness Week is an opportunity for employers to pause and think about stress in the workplace
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