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Waste and Recycling Company Fined After Conveyor Belt Crush Injuries

A waste and recycling employer was fined after a worker was drawn into an unguarded conveyor belt while clearing a blockage.

Regulatory News

Mon 8th Jun 2026

New Non Executive Director Confirmed For HSE Board

Rebecca Emmett has been appointed to the Health and Safety Executive board, bringing local government and regulatory experience to support HSE priorit...

Regulatory News

Mon 18th May 2026

Company Fined After Preventable Storage Tank Rupture With Life Changing Injuries

A company was fined after a long corroded storage tank ruptured, releasing chemical solution and causing life changing injuries, highlighting serious...

Regulatory News

Thu 14th May 2026

Waste Company Fined for Unsafe Skip Stacking and Poor Traffic Segregation

A waste and recycling company was fined after skips were dangerously stockpiled and pedestrians were not effectively segregated from vehicles on site.

Regulatory News

Tue 12th May 2026

Merchant Fined for Lack of Compulsory Employers Liability Insurance

A Cheshire scrap metal firm was fined after enforcement found it had no valid Employers Liability Compulsory Insurance cover for a set period.

Regulatory News

Mon 27th Apr 2026

Strategic Implementation of Positive Health, Safety and Environmental Culture

Sustainable HSE culture change in multinational, high-risk industries is driven less by formal policies alone and more by how leadership, communicatio...

Strategy Research

Mon 20th Apr 2026

Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974: The Law That Protects Every Workplace

The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 is the foundation of workplace safety in Great Britain, setting out the duties that protect employees, vis...

Compliance Article

Wed 15th Apr 2026

Construction Company Fined for Repeated Welfare Failures at Multiple Sites

A West Midlands construction firm was fined after HSE found repeated failures to provide suitable welfare facilities, including hot or warm water and...

Regulatory News

Wed 15th Apr 2026

2026 Trending Topics for UK Safety Professionals

From mental health and occupational illness to regulation, road risk and smarter safety culture, the profession’s focus is broadening fast. In 2026,...

Strategy Article

Mon 13th Apr 2026

HSE Launches Consultation On Workplace Injury And Illness Reporting

HSE has opened a consultation on changes to RIDDOR to clarify reporting rules, update the lists of reportable events and improve the online reporting...

Occupational Health Article

Tue 7th Apr 2026

Contractor Safety Management in the UK: What the Law Requires

Contractor safety is a legal and practical priority for every organisation. Learn how UK law defines responsibilities, manages risk, and helps employe...

Contractor Safety Article

Fri 13th Mar 2026

Workplace Vehicle Incidents: The Top Causes and How to Prevent Them

Workplace vehicle incidents can cause serious injuries, costly damage, and major disruption. Learn the most common causes and the practical steps orga...

Transport Safety Article

Fri 13th Mar 2026

Compliance to Competitive Advantage: The Strategic Role of HSE in Business Sustainability

This study reveals how forward-thinking companies are using technology and strong leadership to turn HSE into a driver of resilience, profitability,...

Occupational Health Research

Fri 13th Mar 2026

Technological Advancements in Occupational Health: Enhancing Workplace Safety....

Digital transformation is revolutionizing occupational health, driving safer and more efficient workplaces through tools like AI, telemedicine, and...

Safety Technology Research

Fri 13th Mar 2026