On 1 June 1974, a fireball rose over the village of Flixborough, Lincolnshire. A chemical plant exploded, killing 28 people and injuring...

Work-related fatalities in Great Britain have risen for the second year in a row, new data released by the Health and Safety Executive...

The new Labour administration has reiterated its plans to legislate on a broad range of employment laws that have implications for OSH in...

One of the most important changes is the dutyholder regime detailed under part 2a of the Building Regulations. It is designed to regulate...

The road to net zero presents opportunities for social housing to support the transition to a greener future and help residents afford...

On 20 May 2024, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) launched a consultation on directions to the Regulator...

Leading professional bodies and firms in facilities management (FM) have come together to establish a common definition for the term...

A survey of 2,000 individuals who work in varied roles across a range of UK sectors has found 68% of respondents feel their...

Now the Fire Safety Reinsurance Facility is here, please find what it is and key points: Purpose: The Facility aims to improve access to...

Two people in the industry take their own lives every day. Employers must do more to address their workers’ mental wellbeing for the...

As festivalgoers prepare to pull on their wellies, dig out their sunhats and dust off their tents ahead of another summer of live outdoor...

The HSE has outlined their approach to AI, is this something as a business we all should be considering.. HSE’s role in regulating AI...

For Earth Day 2024 on 22 April, EARTHDAY.ORG is unwavering in its commitment to end plastics for the sake of human and planetary health,...

In response to the recent report by Creditsafe highlighting the construction sector's persistent struggle with gender diversity, the...

Ahead of a UK General Election expected this year, British Safety Council has published a manifesto containing policies to support better...

In a significant move aimed at addressing concerns within the building control industry, Philip White, Director of Building Safety for...

Following International women’s day, is tackling modern slavery and inequality at work being highlighted enough? Modern slavery...

Receiving a fire safety notice can be a worrying thing. A leading legal firm (Kingsley Napley) provides an overview of fire safety...

Over the last six months batteries have regularly made the headlines, with tragic stories of fires and explosions, resulting in injury...

Buildings that people use in their daily lives, such as workplaces, schools and hospitals are the focus of a new campaign to keep people...