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What is the Importance of Personal Protective Equipment?
In this guide, we'll look at what personal protective equipment is, what the law covers, and how it's used to tackle hazards in your working environment.
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Workplace safety failings result in a fatal fall and £500,000 fine
A North Yorkshire manufacturing company has been fined more than half a million pounds following the tragic death of an employee who fell from a significant height while clearing a machinery blockage. The incident has once again highlighted the critical need of robust safety measures while working at height and operating machinery.
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Hand-arm vibration syndrome: Employer negligence leading to pain and disability
Stonewater Limited, a prominent social housing provider, has been fined £140,000 after being prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for failing to protect its workers from the dangers of excessive vibration exposure.
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Stress Awareness Month: addressing workplace stress
April marks Stress Awareness Month, an annual initiative launched in 1992 to raise public awareness of the causes and impacts of workplace stress. This event provides a vital opportunity for employers and employees to engage in open dialogue, address significant workplace pressures, and promote proactive measures to foster healthier professional environments.
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Business owner jailed for gross negligence manslaughter: Why is it essential to have a risk assessment?
A recent court case sent shockwaves through the health and safety community, serving as a tragic and sobering reminder of the consequences of the lack of risk management in high-risk recreational activities.
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Unsafe and Unlawful: company director sentenced over serious fire safety failings
Anthony Coates, a company director involved in a high-profile residential conversion project in Worthing, was sentenced on 14 March 2025, at Lewes Crown Court after pleading guilty to five serious breaches of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. His sentencing marks a stark reminder of the legal responsibilities developers and building owners carry—especially when lives are put at risk due to inadequate fire safety measures.
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Holiday horror: structural collapse leads to corporate manslaughter charges
On 20 February 2019, a devastating structural collapse at family holiday park, Pontins Brean Sands in Somerset turned a routine evening into a traumatic ordeal for dozens of holidaymakers. Operated by Britannia Jinky Jersey Ltd, the park’s main entertainment venue—the Fun Factory—was hosting a bingo night when tragedy struck.
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Noise Risk Assessment Sample
Download our free noise risk assessment sample today and keep your employees safe.
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Risk Assessment and Method Statement Template
Download our risk assessment and method statement for free today and keep your employees safe.
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Fire Safety Poster
Download your free fire safety poster now, keeping your business safe and compliant.
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Manual Handling Poster
Download our free manual handling poster, and lower the risk of workplace accidents.
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Food Safety Training Poster
Access our free food safety poster and ensure your employees have received the required level of training.
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Food Allergens Poster
Download our free food allergens poster, keeping your business compliant and your customers safe.
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