HSE zeroes in on home worker safety amid calls for ‘more guidance’
HSE is reminding employers that protecting the health and safety of their hybrid and home workers is a “legal duty, not optional guidance.”
By Belinda Liversedge on 10 March 2026
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Employers urged to publish menopause ‘action plans’ from April
The government has launched a new initiative encouraging large employers to publish menopause action plans to help women thrive in the workplace.
By Belinda Liversedge on 06 March 2026
Mates in Mind warns HSE “stepping up” focus on stress following university breach
Mental health charity, Mates in Mind is urging businesses to review their stress management practices following regulatory action from HSE and in the build up to Stress Awareness month in April.
By Belinda Liversedge on 05 March 2026
HSE challenged over work-related stress plans by MPs
HSE has not ruled out inspecting for work-related stress but admitted it will be a “challenge going forward” as inspectors would have to use different techniques to those used in inspecting for safety.
By on 20 April 2020
UK set to miss environmental targets in 2020 and beyond
It is feared that the UK will miss a range of environmental targets in the early 2020s, including air pollution and recycling, says a joint report by Unearthed and the Financial Times.
By Belinda Liversedge on 15 January 2020
New London electric bus sound could pose dangers, warns Unite
Unite the union has warned that the new sound chosen for London’s electric buses creates dangers for road users and pedestrians as it sounds nothing like a traditional bus.
By Belinda Liversedge on 07 January 2020
Prosecutions for safety breaches reach record low
Prosecutions for health and safety breaches have reached a record low, HSE has revealed prompting warnings that bosses are prepared to flout safety laws because they no longer fear consequences.
By on 12 December 2019
Labour announces ‘bold’ menopause at work policy
Menopausal women should be treated by firms as if they have a long-term fluctuating health condition, which needs the appropriate support from workplaces, Labour has announced.
By on 11 November 2019
Two thirds of young doctors 'don't feel supported by management'
England’s chief medical officer has spoken out against what she calls a ‘lack of humanity’ and support for young doctors working in the NHS.
By on 10 September 2019
‘Health is everyone’s business’ consultation goes out to firms
Employers will be encouraged to take “early and supportive action” for employees with health conditions so that more people remain in work, under proposals put forward in a new consultation.
By on 03 September 2019
Asbestos risk to children and teachers in 676 UK schools
Nearly 700 schools have been referred to HSE over concerns they are failing to safely manage asbestos in their buildings, potentially putting thousands of staff and pupils at risk, it has been revealed.
By on 20 August 2019
New research centre for occupational health proposed
Government and employers should fund a new institute to provide leadership in health and safety research, the Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM) has urged in a report.
By on 14 August 2019
HSE flags fall in convictions for safety breaches as concern
The number of convictions for health and safety breaches has plummeted in the past four-year period, latest figures show.
By on 12 August 2019
