Health & Safety Industry

For many employees occupational ill health or disease can be life altering, but for some it can mean premature life...

When selecting RPE, information such as the type of substance to be protected against, exposure levels and the type of...

This gave lower courts greater sentencing powers, including: The option to imprison offenders. The ability to increase fines for breaches...

  VOSA have roadside examiners who have the authority to issue on the spot fines, immobilise vans (if on the...

With a number of casualties already reported in December 2013 employers should look to advise their employees on how to...

  What are Sharps? ‘Sharps’ are medical sharps, e.g. syringes, needles and scalpels used in specific healthcare activities and which...

  Therefore, it is crucial for employers to ensure that all of their lift truck operators have had appropriate training*...

  What is health surveillance? Health surveillance is a system of ongoing health checks* and is important to help:- detect...

The UK is a founding member of the ILO and so the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is fully supportive...