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Lithium Batteries: Small Devices, Big Fire Risks
While they offer reliable, rechargeable power, lithium batteries also present a growing fire risk that businesses cannot afford to ignore
Read moreWe’ve Moved! Safewell’s New Home at Nexus, Swindon
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
Read moreSilica Dust Awareness Online Course
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.
Read moreTwenty 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
Read moreSilica 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
Read moreHSE’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
Read moreFragile 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
Read moreWhat 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
Read moreHSE 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).
Read moreThe 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.
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