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Managing Workplace Noise Exposure: A Compliance Guide for Employers

Noise compliance should give managers a clear line of sight from exposure assessment through noise reduction....

Noise & Vibration Article

Thu 17th Sep 2026

Common PPE Mistakes That Can Undermine Workplace Safety

PPE can fail to provide the expected protection when it is poorly selected, does not fit the wearer, conflicts with other equipment or is used incorre...

PPE Article

Thu 10th Sep 2026

Farmer Fined After ATV Overturn Kills Employee

A Monmouthshire farm owner was fined after an ATV overturn in 2022 killed his only employee amid failures in training, vehicle checks and control of k...

Regulatory News

Fri 4th Sep 2026

Timber Company Fined For Failures On Wood Dust And Lift Truck Controls

A timber company and its director were fined after failing to act on improvement notices relating to wood dust controls and lift truck training.

Regulatory News

Fri 21st Aug 2026

Groundworks Company Fined After Dumper Overturn Causes Serious Leg Injuries

A groundworks company was fined after a dumper truck overturned into an unprotected excavation, leading to serious leg injuries and findings of failur...

Regulatory News

Tue 21st Jul 2026

Chemicals Company Fined After Caustic Soda Burns Incidents

The Company was fined £3.8 million after investigations found serious control and planning failures led to two caustic soda exposure incidents at sepa...

Regulatory News

Fri 24th Apr 2026

Staying Safe in Confined Spaces: A Practical Guide to the 1997 Regulations

Working in confined spaces can expose workers to serious risks, from hazardous atmospheres to entrapment.

Confined Spaces Article

Mon 20th Apr 2026

Chemical Company Fined After Agency Worker Suffers Corrosive Burns

A Nottingham manufacturer of household cleaning products was fined after an agency worker suffered chemical burns to her face, eye, neck and arm follo...

Regulatory News

Fri 13th Feb 2026

Maintenance Company Fined After Worker Died From Toxic Glue Exposure

A housing association maintenance company was fined after a worker died after inhaling toxic vapours from flooring adhesive containing dichloromethane...

Regulatory News

Thu 29th Jan 2026