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
Dramatic projections in Sheffield shine a spotlight on silicosis as part of Arco campaign
An awareness campaign has taken to the streets of Sheffield to highlight the growing threat of “silent killer” silicosis to workers across the UK.
By Belinda Liversedge on 20 March 2026
Industry looks to build on momentum as violence against shopworkers falls by 20 per cent
The head of the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has spoken of her ‘relief’ as violence and abuse against shopworkers fell by 20 per cent in the last year, according to official data.
By Belinda Liversedge on 18 March 2026
East London bus drivers set to strike over lack of “recuperation time”
London bus drivers are due to walk out this week in a dispute about fatigue.
By Belinda Liversedge on 18 March 2026
Fair Work Agency: CEO appointed to lead new employment rights taskforce
Lisa Pinney has been appointed to lead the government’s new Fair Work Agency (FWA) when it launches in April.
By Belinda Liversedge on 13 March 2026
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
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
Manufacturers call for full implementation of Mayfield Review to tackle UK sickness crisis
Trends in wellbeing and long-term ill health are “worsening with the size of the problem growing, not shrinking,” the UK’s manufacturing association Make UK has warned.
By Belinda Liversedge on 26 February 2026
Employers unprepared for menopause duties, research suggests
Most employers remain uncertain about duties coming into force to support female workers undergoing the menopause, a new poll suggests.
By Belinda Liversedge on 24 February 2026
Ramadan: what employers should know about supporting their workforce
As Ramadan begins this week, UNISON has reminded employers to think about reasonable adjustments for their Muslim workforce’s religious observance such as fasting, prayers, and flexible schedules.
By Belinda Liversedge on 18 February 2026
