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In the News: Failure to manage contractors results in significant injuries and £1 million fine

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...

HSE inspectors to assess the management of asbestos in schools

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...

The Different Laws Impacting Safety Inspections

The Different Laws Impacting Safety Inspections
The law places certain duties on anyone working with potentially hazardous equipment. Those who...

The consequences of failing to check out contractor documentation

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...

LOLER & PUWER – how to ensure your forklift thorough examination regime meets both sets of regulations

LOLER & PUWER – how to ensure your forklift thorough examination regime meets both sets of regulations
What is the thorough examination? Thorough Examination is the name given to the mandatory...

Scaffold Guard Rail Guidance

Scaffold Guard Rail Guidance
Working at height on a scaffold requires edge protection to prevent falls. Any scaffolding safety...

You Can’t Contract Out Health & Safety Responsibilities

You Can’t Contract Out Health & Safety Responsibilities
Regular news updates from the HSE give health and safety professionals a growing case history of...

Incomplete Permit to Work Puts Contractor in the Dock

Incomplete Permit to Work Puts Contractor in the Dock
Time and time again, companies find themselves in the dock facing significant fines because their...

In the News: Failure to isolate power results in significant injuries and £10K costs

In the News: Failure to isolate power results in significant injuries and £10K costs
A farmer has been sentenced after a worker suffered multiple injuries after becoming entangled in...

What should I safety check daily on a forklift?

What should I safety check daily on a forklift?
It's worth noting that although a pre-use inspection is often called a daily inspection, in some...