Managing Workplace Risk: Occupational Lung Disease
According to HSE’s latest occupational lung disease statistics (published 20 November 2025), there are an estimated 11,000 lung disease deaths each year linked to past exposure at work. That estimate is dominated by diseases with long latency: COPD (35%), non-asbestos lung cancer (23%), asbestos-related lung cancer (20%), and mesothelioma (20%). Because many occupational lung diseases […]
Rising HSE Pressures in Transport & Logistics: How Digital Safety Management Keeps You Ahead
The transport and logistics sector, amongst other high risk sectors, is under mounting pressure from regulators, and the costs of non-compliance are rising fast. Senior leaders must demonstrate active, dynamic safety management across vehicle fleets, depots, yards and warehouses. This article outlines the specific risks faced by the industry, key legal obligations, recent HSE cases, […]
Why Traditional Health & Safety Processes Fall Short in Food & Drink Manufacturing
Outdated safety processes in food & drink manufacturing In food and drink manufacturing, health and safety can’t be left to chance. From slips and trips to chemical safety and contractor risks, the stakes are high — and regulations are strict. Yet many businesses still rely on outdated methods such as paper records, spreadsheets, or siloed […]
The Tragic Case of Kyra Hill and the Importance of Integrating Emergency Planning and Risk Assessments
The recent inquest into the tragic death of 11-year-old Kyra Hill at Liquid Leisure water park in Berkshire has highlighted severe deficiencies in health and safety practices, highlighting the vital importance of integrating emergency plans with comprehensive risk assessments. Kyra’s death, ruled as unlawful killing due to gross breaches in safety protocols, serves as a […]
Hot Weather Alert: Do you Know How to Spot the Symptoms of Heat Stress in your Workforce?
Are your employees protected against heat stress? Whether your team is working outdoors, on factory floors, in kitchens, or even in offices without proper ventilation, working in high temperatures comes with serious risks—and legal responsibilities. Let’s take a look at the dangers, what the law says, and, most importantly, what you can do right now […]
Do Employer Health and Safety Obligations Include Employees’ Commute?
Employers in the UK have extensive responsibilities when it comes to health and safety in the workplace — but do those responsibilities extend to the commute to and from work? While the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 outlines clear obligations within the workplace, the grey area often lies in what happens before […]
Why Asbestos Awareness is still Urgently Needed
This week marks Global Asbestos Awareness Week (1–7 April 2025), a vital opportunity to shine a spotlight on the ongoing dangers of asbestos exposure. Despite being banned in the UK over two decades ago, asbestos remains a significant health hazard. Recent studies reveal a concerning complacency among UK tradespeople regarding its dangers, highlighting the urgent […]
Air Fryer Fires on the Rise: How to Protect your Home
The air fryer has become an increasingly popular appliance in recent years, with many households choosing them over the oven for quicker and more cost-effective meals. But there has been a noticeable increase in fires in the home with air fryers being the culprit. Aviva have reported a spike in insurance claims relating to fires […]
RoSPA’s ‘Safer Lives, Stronger Nation’ Campaign: A Call for Action to Prevent Accidents
Every year, preventable accidents claim thousands of lives across the UK. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has launched the ‘Safer Lives, Stronger Nation’ campaign to urge the government to take decisive action and introduce a UK-wide National Accident Prevention Strategy. With accident-related deaths on the rise, urgent intervention is required to […]
Zero-Hour Contract Rights Extended to Agency Workers: Potential Positive Impact on Company Culture?
Recent amendments to the Employment Rights Bill have introduced significant changes to zero-hour contracts, ensuring greater protections for agency workers. Among these amendments is the obligation for employers to offer guaranteed hours contracts to workers who have demonstrated regular working patterns over a defined period. These new measures will not only improve job security, but […]