Vehicle paint sprayers face an elevated risk of developing debilitating occupational asthma from exposure to isocyanates found in certain ‘2-pack’ paints, coatings and lacquers, so HSE is encouraging motor vehicle repair businesses to prevent or minimise exposure through a mix of education, advice and enforcement.
By Kate Jones, HSE on 01 April 2026
PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), also known as ‘forever chemicals’, present significant long-term environmental, human health and economic threats for the UK.
By Megan Kirton and Heather McFarlane, Fidra on 01 April 2026
As the government’s flagship flexible working in schools programme nears its conclusion, we investigate whether it’s a practical solution to schools’ retention and stress crisis.
By Belinda Liversedge on 31 March 2026
HSE marks Global Asbestos Awareness Week (1–7 April), highlighting free guidance and training resources available to help dutyholders and trades comply with the law.
By Belinda Liversedge on 02 April 2026
By Belinda Liversedge on 30 March 2026
By Belinda Liversedge on 27 March 2026
By Belinda Liversedge on 26 March 2026
By Belinda Liversedge on 23 March 2026
By Belinda Liversedge on 20 March 2026
Portable gas detectors are a vital safety tool for tasks like water treatment and refrigerated food processing, but it’s essential they form part of a wider system for controlling the risks posed by gases, including staff training, detector maintenance and a through understanding of the relevant legal duties.
By Megan Hine, Draeger Safety UK on 02 April 2026
By Andy Hooke CMIOSH TIFSM, AH Safety and Compliance on 02 April 2026
By Kate Jones, HSE on 01 April 2026
By Belinda Liversedge on 31 March 2026
A family-run forge in Halesowen, West Midlands, has been fined £750,000 after an employee sustained fatal injuries when he became entangled in a 20-metre long lathe.
By Belinda Liversedge on 19 February 2026
By Belinda Liversedge on 12 February 2026
By Belinda Liversedge on 23 January 2026
By Belinda Liversedge on 21 January 2026
With growing evidence of rising cases of asbestos disease among people working in buildings containing asbestos, it is clear the existing strategy of managing asbestos-containing materials ‘in situ’ is failing, and a comprehensive programme of removal must be adopted as quickly as possible.
By Charles Pickles, Airtight on Asbestos on 02 April 2026
By Megan Kirton and Heather McFarlane, Fidra on 01 April 2026
By Tamara Walters, Waterwise on 17 March 2026
By Professor Robbie McDonald, Office for Environmental Protection on 17 March 2026
