No Falls Week 12th to 16th May HSE’s construction industry statistics show that falls from height were the cause of over half (52%) of the construction worker fatalities in 2023 to 2024. The No Falls Foundation is launching its annual No Falls Week, a campaign dedicated to promoting safe working at height. For more information […]
World Asthma Day & Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) The 6th May 2025 is World Asthma Day. Heavy and prolonged exposure to RCS can cause asthma, lung cancer, silicosis & chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other serious respiratory diseases. HSE has refreshed its guidance publication ‘Health surveillance for those exposed to respirable crystalline silica’. Available on […]
IOSH Managing Safely Course 3 Day Virtual Course to be delivered on Zoom, 2nd, 3rd & 4th July 2025 9:00am – 4:00pm each day £450 + VAT per delegate (Includes workbook, offline support and certification) To book a place please contact: [email protected] Who is Managing Safely course for? Anyone and everyone in a working role […]
Health and Safety Bulletin (March/2025) Global Asbestos Awareness Week: 1 to 7 April 2025 HSE are running a Global Asbestos Awareness Week campaign, to support the HSE we would like to share the resources of their asbestos campaigns to highlight the risks and keep people safe. Despite being banned in the UK 25 years ago, […]
April is Stress Awareness Month The HSE are focusing on stress in April 2025. The focus is on preventing stress and supporting mental health at work. There are three main reasons employers should look to prevent work-related stress and support good mental health; it’s the law, it’s good for business and it’s the right thing […]
HSE Statistics 2024 The latest statistics on work-related health and safety in Great Britain have been published, including the following key annual figures (2023/24): 1.7 million working people suffering from a work-related illness, of which 776,000 workers suffering work-related stress, depression or anxiety 543,000 workers suffering from a work-related musculoskeletal disorder 2,257 mesothelioma deaths due […]
What’s new? A new Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement, also known as ‘fire and rehire’ has been introduced, effective from July 2024. The Code includes recommendations for employers to follow, regardless of the size of the business and how many employees are affected. What do I need to do? Follow the key provisions […]
What is violence and aggression in the workplace? Workplace violence and aggression is when a person is abused, threatened or assaulted at the workplace or while they are working. It can cause both physical and psychological harm, making it a risk to health and safety. Impact of violence Work-related violence can have an impact on […]
Overview The Employment Rights (Flexible Working) Act 2023 comes into force on 6 April which give employees further rights in respect of requesting flexible working. What do I need to know? The following changes are coming into force:- 1. Removal of Continuous Service Requirement Removal of the need for employees to have 26 weeks’ continuous […]
What’s new? From 6th April, employees will have the right to take up to one week unpaid carer’s leave annually to give or arrange care for a dependent with long-term care needs. What are the key details? 1 The right is from day-one of employment. 2 The leave can be taken in full or […]