Designing Health & Safety Procedures for Manufacturers
Managing health and safety in manufacturing companies is particularly challenging, but the consequences of not doing so can be severe for both employees and employers.
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Latest Prosecutions
These are the latest prosecutions outlined by the HSE which demonstrate the responsibilities and legal obligations of business owners to ensure their compliance with health and safety regulations.
Major Changes to Health & Safety Sentencing Comes into Force
In November last year the Sentencing Council announced that new guidelines relating to the way punishments are given for health and safety offences would come into force this month (February 2016).
Great Results from NEBOSH Health & Safety Course
As our latest group of delegates approach their final exam in the NEBOSH GC2 this week, we are delighted to congratulate students who attended the course in October 2015 who all passed with flying colours!
Health & Safety at Work – Statistics 2015
Here at SafetyNow we’re working everyday with businesses to help them to improve their health and safety practices, but unfortunately there is still a lot of work to be done, as demonstrated by the latest statistics released by the HSE.
Poundworld Fined for Non-Reflective Hi-Vis Jackets
Poundworld has been fined £70,000 for selling £1 ‘Hi-Vis’ jackets with the logo ‘be safe, be seen’ that were not actually reflective.
Head Protection for Turban Wearing Sikhs
In Section 11 of the Employment Act 1989 any turban-wearing Sikh was exempt from the requirement to wear a safety helmet / head protection on a construction site; although this did not apply to any other sector.
Latest Course: NEBOSH NGC in January 2016
The New Year is fast approaching and with it comes the latest health and safety training course from SafetyNow.
Latest Prosecutions
We are sharing these latest prosecutions with you to act as a reminder and warning about the responsibilities and legal obligations of business owners to ensure their compliance with health and safety regulations.
Ladder Exchange
Providers of ladder training and guidance, the Ladder Association, is running a ladder exchange initiative until 31st December 2015.
Working Outside the Box: Statistics
In 1974 in the UK alone, 652 employees landed up inside the box due to work related accidents. 40 years later in 2013/2014, 85 employees landed up in the same position.