HSE bans dry cutting of kitchen worktops ahead of inspection drive
The message from the HSE is clear: dry cutting of engineered stone must stop, or employers will face the consequences.
By Belinda Liversedge on 11 May 2026
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"Check It!": IPAF launches campaign to slash work-at-height fatalities
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has today launched its 2026 global safety campaign targeting MEWP inspections.
By Belinda Liversedge on 14 May 2026
BSC United set to grace the hallowed turf of Goodison Park for the Mental Health World Cup!
Dust off the shin pads, find that deep heat, and cue the warmup, BSC United is officially going on tour!
By Belinda Liversedge on 14 May 2026
Personal and social factors key for long-term return to work
Support and encouragement are most likely to help employees have a successful return to work after a sickness absence, according to research led by the University of East Anglia.
By on 01 April 2019
‘Emotionally illiterate managers’ face firing line
Managers without the skills to spot mental health issues in their staff should not be given top jobs in companies, one of the UK’s most senior psychologists in organisational health has said.
By on 01 March 2019
HSE urged to boost staff engagement in DWP review
HSE should set a “stretching target” to improve engagement among its 2,500 staff, including looking at annual working days lost and reports of bullying and harassment, a government report into its work has urged.
By on 01 March 2019
Britain’s healthiest workplaces crowned
A bank, a sportswear company and a health and wellbeing provider have been named as the healthiest places to work in Britain.
By on 01 March 2019
Arcadia fined £450k after girl crushed by safety barrier
High Street clothing empire Arcadia Group has been fined £450,000 after a young girl was left permanently disfigured after she was crushed by a queue barrier at a Topshop store in Glasgow.
By on 01 March 2019
Veolia fined £1m after RCV runs over worker
A refuse collection company has been fined £1m after a worker was run over and killed by a reversing refuse collection vehicle (RCV).
By on 01 March 2019
£1.5m fine after girl crushed to death in lift at family home
A lift company and a housing association have been fined £1.5m after a girl suffered fatal head injuries when she looked out of a broken vision panel in a lift at her home in Weymouth.
By on 01 March 2019
Hermes couriers win rights in ‘gig economy deal’
Hermes’ self-employed couriers have won new rights to holiday pay and other benefits under a deal struck by the company and the GMB union.
By on 01 March 2019
Roofer dies in ‘tragic’ fall at uncle’s firm
Ray Strank Roofing and its director have been found guilty of work at height breaches after an employee fell to his death from a London roof.
By on 01 March 2019
Unguarded machine costs SIG Trading £600k in fines
A steel firm has been fined £600,000 after a worker lost part of his hand in unguarded machinery.
By on 01 March 2019
