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Articles and updates from the Safety Advisors team.
24 September 2026
HSE prosecution highlights the consequences of inadequate planning, protection and supervision on a construction site.
21 May 2026
Every year, falls from height continue to be one of the leading causes of serious injury and fatalities in the workplace. As part of the Health and Safety Executive’s Fall Prevention Week, businesses across the UK a…
3 July 2025
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has released its annual report covering work-related fatalities in Great Britain for the period April 2024 to March 2025. The data reveals that 124 workers lost their lives in fat…
22 September 2021
World Alzheimers Month 2021 Dementia is a degenerative brain condition that affects over 50 million people internationally and which robs a person of their memory, competency, comprehension and behavioural awareness,…
Fire Safety Act 2021 The Fire Safety Bill was introduced in March 2020 following the Grenfell Tower tragedy in June 2017. The Bill was made law on 29 April 2021. The Fire Safety Bill was introduced in March 2020 follo…
16 June 2021
How to Appoint the Right Competent Person for your Business When it comes to meeting your Health & Safety responsibilities, having support from someone that’s sufficiently skilled, experienced, and knowledgeable may…
When is the Best time to Review your Risk Assessment's? Risk Assessments are important for protecting people from harm and ill-health. When carried out correctly, they can save lives. They are also a legal requirement…
The 5 Steps to Risk Assessment Explained In any industry, risk assessments are hugely important when it comes to creating a safe work environment, It’s also a legal requirement for employers and self-employed contra…
4 May 2021
Slips, Trips and Falls in the Workplace Slips, trips, and falls are the leading cause of general workplace accidents and injuries ranging from minor bruises to severe traumas such as head injuries, broken bones, sprai…
Workplace Safety There’s no denying the importance of workplace health and safety — protecting workers, visitors and customers from harm should be a priority for all businesses. Accidents in the workplace and work…
Warehouse Safety Management Safety in warehouse management can protect the health and lives of employees. Warehouse Supervisors, Health & Safety Officers and all warehouse employees need to work together to reduce ris…
8 March 2021
Free guidance on new scaffold tower standard WITH CHANGES to BS EN 1004 taking full effect later in 2021, PASMA is urging all businesses using mobile access towers to use the transition period wisely. PASMA the not-fo…