HAVS and WBV in Manufacturing: Lessons from a Recent Metal Fabrication Firm Prosecution
Vibration-related illness is one of the most preventable occupational health conditions in UK manufacturing. Yet a recent HSE prosecution serves as a stark reminder that for some organisations, the systems and processes needed to protect workers simply aren’t in place and the consequences are severe. Outline of the case In February 2026, a metal fabrication company operating at Immingham […]
Burnout Report 2026: Key Findings Employers Cannot Ignore
High level key findings: Mental Health UK’s 3rd annual report (Burnout Report 2026) paints a strong picture of workplace stress across the UK. Rather than treating burnout as a personal resilience issue, the report frames it as a workplace design and support issue. Prevention, early intervention and structured recovery all matter if organisations want to reduce burnout and support sustainable performance. Stress remains widespread, but […]
It’s In Your Hands Campaign: Preventing Work-Related Skin Disease (WRSD)
Why work-related skin disease is important Work-related skin disease (WRSD) is one of the most common occupational health problems in the UK, yet most cases are preventable. Dermatitis accounts for over 70% of WRSD cases and can lead to long-term pain, time off work, reduced quality of life, and significant costs for employers. What causes […]
Spring Spike in Work at Height: Control it Before it Starts
As the weather improves, routine maintenance will restart. Roof inspections, gutter clears, plant repairs, PV installs, skylight work. This seasonal uplift also reintroduces the risks of ladder misuse, unplanned roof access, and contractors working beyond what you expected. Falls from height remain the leading cause of fatal workplace injuries in Great Britain, with 35 worker deaths recorded in 2024/25. Roofs: Treat the unknown as […]
The Missing Data Behind Raynaud’s – Why It’s Time to Make a Change
Why silence around symptoms is holding back understanding, prevention, and care Raynaud’s affects millions of people in the UK, yet it remains one of the most under-reported circulatory conditions. Not because it is rare. Not because it is insignificant. But because it is normalised, self-managed, and often dismissed by the very people experiencing it. That silence has […]
Employment Rights Act 2025: What it Changes For Health and Safety in 2026–2027
Last year we covered the proposed Employment Rights Bill. With Royal Assent granted on 18 December 2025, it is now the Employment Rights Act 2025. For health and safety leaders, the value of this Act is in the changes to day-to-day working conditions, the predictability of work, how absence is handled, how change is imposed, […]
Driving for Work: What the New UK Road Safety Strategy Means for Employers
The government launched its new Road Safety Strategy on 6 January 2026, the first one in over a decade. It has been built to restart progress after a “lost decade” and cut deaths and serious injuries through a Safe System approach that treats serious harm as preventable, even when human error occurs. Key stats at a glance […]
Stuck in a Winter Cold Cycle? Break it This Year
Do you catch everything that’s going round every winter? You’re definitely not alone. While there’s no magic food, supplement or secret hack that can turn you into a germ-proof superhero overnight, there are a few small changes that can give your immune system a better chance of doing its job. There’s no magic immune booster Unfortunately, no single food, drink, shot, tablet or potion can “boost” your […]
PUWER is Not Negotiable: Two Fatalities That Should Never Have Happened
The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) are a line between people going home safe and never going home at all. Two recent HSE prosecutions outlined in this article show how basic failures to guard machinery and manage risk led directly to preventable deaths. Both cases involve unguarded dangerous parts, known defects, and missed opportunities to act. They […]
Not Just Numbers: The Human Stories Behind 2025’s Largest HSE Fines
It’s easy to get caught up in the numbers when it comes to HSE prosecutions and there have been many large fines this year. But behind every case is a human story. In this article, we look at the people affected, unpack what happened in each prosecution, and highlight the practical lessons organisations can take from them. We’ll finish […]