Fire risks on construction and refurbishment sites can be a particular concern, especially as the hazards - and the controls required to manage them - may change several times as a project progresses. For a number of years, a Joint Code of Practice on the Protection...
Employers have a duty to protect workers from the effects of excessive noise in the workplace. This includes assessing risks, eliminating exposure to noise where practical and controlling exposure where it can’t be eliminated. While the best method of protecting...
Asbestos is not a problem that has gone away. Protecting people from asbestos effects is still a priority, because there are so many known risk factors. The latest figures show that there were 2,218 mesothelioma deaths in Great Britain in 2023. Inhaling asbestos...
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has updated its critical guidance document on “Health Surveillance for Those Exposed to Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS)”. The refreshed guidance, released in March 2025, serves as an important reminder for employers to evaluate their compliance with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations, particularly as dry conditions can exacerbate dust-related hazards.