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In the News: Failure to manage contractors results in significant injuries and £1 million fine
A retail company and an electrical contracting company have been fined after an electrician suffered serious burns to 15 per cent of his body when he...
Recycling firm sentenced after failing to implement LOTO precautions
A waste recycling firm, its director and site manager have been sentenced after an employee died and a second employee was seriously injured when...
When Safety Needs to be Left Out in the Cold
From raw materials, through manufacturing, storage, distribution and retail, the cold chain keeps food goods safe and prevents waste. The nature of...
HSE inspectors to assess the management of asbestos in schools
The HSE will be carrying out a programme of inspections to primary and secondary schools in England, Scotland and Wales from September 2022 onwards.
A Tri'ing Time for SG World CEO
In terms of Triathlons, June was a busy month for our CEO, Mark Haase. First of all, he took part the Leeds Triathlon on Sunday 12th June. Then,...
The Different Laws Impacting Safety Inspections
The law places certain duties on anyone working with potentially hazardous equipment. Those who supply, install and maintain the equipment; those who...
The consequences of failing to check out contractor documentation
Contracting out a job does not mean contracting out your health and safety responsibilities. If an accident happens on your premises you have a...
Ladder Pre-Use Checks and Inspections
If you use ladders in your workplace, it’s a legal duty to make sure they are safe and suitable for work and inspected regularly.
Drowning in safety inspection paperwork? Don't see red, see yellow
The colour yellow is associated with many good things - sunshine, daffodils, Homer Simpson. But did you know that it can also mean less paperwork...