Incorrect or unsafe manual handling procedures are having a detrimental effect on the health and safety of the UK’s workforce.

Employees in a huge number of industries, including construction, retail, and the food and drink industry work at height. However,

There are currently at least 90 incinerators in the UK, with a further 50 being proposed for development. These incinerators

According to statistics provided by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), in the UK in 2020/2021: 142 workers were killed

Firework displays can be stunning and are a chance to bring the community together. They are a traditional way to

Home Office statistics show that in the year ending June 2021 the Fire Rescue Services (FRSs) attended 149,779 fires, a

What are combustible materials? Combustible materials are solids or liquids that can easily ignite and burn. If a combustible material

Under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013, (RIDDOR) employers, the self-employed and anyone in control of

Anyone doing work that involves open flames, extreme temperatures or work that generates extreme heat or sparks needs to be

When someone has a cardiac arrest, if CPR is not given, they are unlikely to survive. The British Heart Foundation

In 2019, the British Cleaning Council (BCC) reported that the UK cleaning industry employs over 700,000 people and contributes over

The key advantage of RIDDOR is that all notable accidents and incidents that happen in a workplace environment get reported

COSHH legislation outlines responsibilities for both employers and employees to ensure a safe working environment for everyone. Employers have the

Too many workers are injured or suffer ill health due to hazards in the workplace. Robust health and safety practices,

Download our free PDF DSE Workstation template here. Did you know that by the end of 2020 about 94% of

What is manual handling? Did you know that: 1 in 3 workplace accidents are caused by manual handling? A staggering

The basic procedure for the treatment of a spillage is to control the spread of the substance, to render it

Health and safety is a discipline that deals with the prevention of accidents in workplaces and public environments that could

Employers in the built environment, such as construction, demolition and engineering, have legal duties under health and safety legislation such

Legionella is the name of a bacteria that is found in fresh water in all areas of the world (such

Hazardous substances are present in most, if not all, workplaces. They can potentially cause harm, such as ill health (short-

An estimated six million tonnes of asbestos are still inside 1.5 million buildings in the UK, including hospitals and eight