Hazard Warning Signs for Construction Sites
Every construction site has a duty to provide sufficient information to protect the health and safety of anybody who comes near.
Did London Hospital Staff Ignore Fire Alarm?
Reports from a patient at a London hospital suggest that lives could be put at risk by staff ignoring fire alarms – and next time it could be a genuine emergency.
Britain’s Oldest Hotel Burns Down
Credited as Britain’s first hotel, the Royal Clarence was built in 1769. But the building has been completely destroyed after fire broke out in a neighbouring art gallery.
Fire Safety Advice – Do Not Leave Candles Unattended
Unattended candles are a big fire risk this time of year. But when it comes to your business, fire safety is an important issue all year round.
Causes Of Fires in the Workplace
HSE legislation requires businesses to have adequate fire safety procedures in place, but accidents will still happen. What are the most common causes of workplace fires?
Laptop and Phone Chargers Pose Fire Risk in the Office
A laptop left on charge overheated and caught fire, causing significant damage to a home in Milton Keynes. The fire has been blamed on use of a cheap counterfeit charger.
The British Still Lead In Health And Safety
How The 2012 Olympic Park Has Helped Improve UK Construction Site Safety Improved safety standards during the construction of the 2012 Olympic Park, London has helped reduce construction site deaths in the UK. Yet global site safety is still shockingly remiss. A construction site is one of the most dangerous workplaces in the UK. However, …
Technology Helps Monitor Construction Worker Safety
SmartSite promises to change health and safety for the better – so how does it work?
Tata Steel Fined For Poor Machine Safety
The UK branch of Indian manufacturing giant Tata has been fined around £2M for Health and Safety breaches.
Landlord Prosecuted For Ignoring Fire Safety
Lancashire landlord to be sentenced for seven different fire safety breaches A professional landlord has pleaded guilty to multiple charges relating to fire safety. The breaches occurred at two locations in Ormskirk. The importance of ensuring adequate fire safety measures in rented properties was brought into sharp focus by a high-profile case in Liverpool. An …