European week for safety and health at work 2017 – Riskex supports campaign
Riskex is pleased to support European Week for Safety and Health at Work, which this year is focussed on the topic of creating safe workspaces for people of all ages, across all European states. An Ageing Workforce By 2030, workers aged 55–64 are expected to make up 30% or more of the workforce in many European countries. […]
New AssessNET DSE training module, motorway safety guidance, Great British Bake Off
New AssessNET DSE training module, motorway safety guidance, Great British Bake Off Riskex are proud to announce the forthcoming re-launch of AssessNET’s popular Display Screen Equipment (DSE) module, which is coming soon. Given a fresh design and a new video format, the new DSE training and assessment package will engage users and help to drive […]
South West Water is fined £1.8 million after worker drowns
South West Water is fined £1.8 million after worker drowns This episode of Riskex News Review considers the risks of lone working, after the tragic death of a South West Water worker in 2013, leading to a £1.8million fine, plus over £41,000 in costs. Since the event, South West Water have made changes to working […]
Tesco Stores Limited fined £8 million for fuel leak
Tesco Stores Limited fined £8 million for fuel leak Tesco Stores Limited has pleaded guilty to a major pollution incident, and been fined £8 million plus costs, after a petrol leak at one of their filling stations in Haslingden, Lancashire.The leak came from a filling tank at the Tesco petrol station, which was allowed to […]
Cyber Essentials award to Riskex, in addition to ISO 27001
Cyber Essentials award to Riskex, in addition to ISO 27001 At Riskex, we are constantly focussed on keeping data safe, so cyber security is something about which we are really passionate. James Sharp, Technical Operations Director at Riskex, has been involved with the development of our flagship brand, AssessNET, for over 17 years – from […]
Grenfell tower fire in London, fire safety advice from Riskex
Grenfell tower fire in London, fire safety advice from Riskex In light of the horrifically tragic events at Grenfell Tower in London on June 14th 2017, what are the Fire Safety factors that you can look out for, to help protect yourself and those around you? This video gives some simple suggestions.
DHL and JCB are both fined after a worker is struck
DHL and JCB are both fined after a worker is struck DHL and JCB are both fined after a worker is struck.
HSE investigate trench collapse, company fined £14,000, unite union criticise low fine
HSE investigate trench collapse, company fined £14,000, unite union criticise low fine A construction company in Scotland has been fined £14,000 for safety breaches, after one of its workers was seriously injured when a trench collapsed, burying him alive. Julian Kilbane was part of a team using an excavator to dig a trench 2.7 metres […]
Simplified ISO 45001 draft issued for comment by BSI
Many of Riskex’s clients use AssessNET to gain OHSAS 18001 accreditation and in time, this standard will be replaced with ISO 45001. We are keeping abreast of developments to ensure that AssessNET will be ready for the new standard. Here is the latest article from IOSH: IOSH article on ISO 45001 draft issued for comment […]
Irish court of appeal increases Kilsaran Concrete fine by €875,000
Irish court of appeal increases Kilsaran Concrete fine by €875,000 Kilsaran Concrete, based in Ireland, was fined €125,000 in 2016, following the death of an employee, Barry Gargan. The company pleaded guilty to breaching the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, for failing to ensure the safety and welfare of its workers. The […]
