Metalworking fluids: Most businesses inspected ‘not doing enough’ to protect workers
February 5, 2024
In September last year (2023), the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced it was carrying out inspections on manufacturing businesses that use metalworking fluids or coolants. Since then more than half of these checks have identified failings. Read More
SHP’s most-read articles of 2023
December 5, 2023
We've gathered the most-read articles over the year including articles on fire safety, an in court analysis and duty of care. Read More
Legionella risk in RAAC affected buildings
November 29, 2023
Does Legionella risk increase after a building has to close, and how can that risk be minimised if so? Roy Sullivan at Water Hygiene Centre takes a look. Read More
Hazards lurking in the workplace
October 31, 2023
On Halloween, an infographic published by the Institute of Occupational Medicine (IOM) outlines the hazards that might be lurking in the workplace. Read More
No effective design or planning to eliminate risks from dust at some UK construction sites, HSE campaign finds
October 5, 2023
Some UK construction sites have no effective design or planning to eliminate risks from dust and the hierarchy of controls is simply not considered at all, says the regulator. Read More
Pipework sizing: Why does it matter when controlling Legionella?
August 22, 2023
SHP hears from Roy Sullivan, Senior Consultant at Water Hygiene Centre on pipework and its effect on Legionella. Read More
Engaging, explaining, encouraging: Managing COSHH effectively to prevent occupational asthma and dermatitis
August 14, 2023
Dr Karen McDonnell, RoSPA’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy Adviser and Head of RoSPA Scotland, looks at how health and safety practitioners can help prevent exposure to hazardous substances. Read More
‘It’s time to tackle skin problems in the construction industry’
August 11, 2023
SHP hears from foot and hand health expert Margaret Dabbs, who shares insight for keeping skin in the best condition when working in construction. Read More
Tackling exposure to airborne contaminants through exhaust ventilation
August 8, 2023
Daniel Frith, Operations Manager at UK safety company, Arco, answers questions about the dangers of exposure to airborne contaminants and how to mitigate the risks. Read More
UK Hearing Conservation Association reveals details of second annual conference
August 1, 2023
The UK Hearing Conservation has announced plans for its second conference to be held in Sheffield on 8 November 2023. Read More