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The Ladder Association has published a voluntary Code of Practice covering guidance on simple, sensible precautions to take when using a ladder, which has been supported by the GB Health and Safety Executive. It relates to portable ladders that have been designed and produced in accordance with standards recognised by the Ladder Association, such as EN131, and which carry third party certification...

The Health & Safety Executive is continuing to support businesses by carrying out spot checks and inspections to ensure they are working safely and continuing to reduce the risk posed by COVID-19 transmission. This includes businesses regulated by local suthorities. During the spot checks, HSE provides advice and guidance to manage risk and protect workers, customers and visitors but where some...

While it may be tempting to neglect health and safety measures and hope that accidents won't happen to you, statistics show that they probably will.  And when they do, the financial risks can be crippling both in terms of direct and indirect costs. For example, the compensation amount for a minor eye injury doesn't usually exceed £8,000, but paralysis after a back injury is classified as...

A new study commissioned by YouGov sheds new light on the manual work conditions in UK factories, warehouses, and distribution centres and how many employees risk their health while doing their job. Legal experts warn that many workplace injuries are under-reported and that businesses take heavy financial risks by neglecting their duty of care.  The UK-wide survey interviewed 2,019 participants...

The Risk of Suicide among site-based construction workers is three times the national average. A Chartered Institute of Building survey carried out in 2020 found that 26% of construction workers who responded to their survey had experienced suicidal thoughts; 97% had experienced stress over the past year. Industry culture still perpetuates poor mental wellbeing. ...

We are pleased to announce that our open training courses for 2022 are now available to book.  Taking place at 12 O'Clock Court in Sheffield, the home of Peak HSE, we offer a number of IOSH and NEBOSH accredited courses including the NEBOSH National General Certificate and IOSH Managing Safely.    These are delivered by our expert trainers and are ideal when you have a small number...