The consultation into the government’s draft terms of reference (ToR) for the forthcoming public inquiry into the Covid-19 pandemic has closed today (8 April).
By Belinda Liversedge on 08 April 2022
Health and safety obligations on employers are to be expanded as a result of planned changes to Great Britain’s (GB’s) Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 (PPE Regulations).
By Zoe Betts, Pinsent Masons on 21 February 2022
A Bradford-based construction company has been fined after an employee was injured at work leading to irreversible damage to his right eye.
By British Safety Council on 30 November 2021
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) intended for hospitals is still lying in storage, including £2 billion worth of items that are ‘not suitable for use’ in medical settings, a Committee has found.
By Belinda Liversedge on 06 September 2021
When selecting slip-resistant footwear, it’s vital to also consider factors such as the level of comfort provided to the wearer.
By Simon Ash, HAIX on 03 September 2021
Experience has taught us that we can’t guarantee people will behave responsibly to prevent Covid transmission and wear masks, the chair of the British Safety Council has warned.
By Belinda Liversedge on 13 July 2021
By Dr. Peter Wimmer on 01 April 2021
New developments in safety helmet technology are helping to protect workers from traumatic brain injuries.
By Chris Tidy, Centurion Safety Products on 31 March 2021
HSE has dismissed claims it came under ‘political’ pressure to approve Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) from a particular contractor for use during the coronavirus pandemic.
By Belinda Liversedge on 01 January 2021
The TUC is calling on the government to implement the Equality Act in full on its tenth anniversary.
By Belinda Liversedge on 05 October 2020
