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16 August 2022

This article is by RoSPA and is reproduced courtesy of Safety Groups UK. Digitalisation has been identified as an emerging occupational safety and health issue by the European Survey of Enterprises on New and Emerging Risks (ESENER)...

8 August 2022

HSENI) has launched an eight-week public consultation process on proposals for inclusion in its next Corporate Plan for the period 2023-2028. The plan will set out the operational environment in which the organisation will be working along with its p..

6 August 2022

This article is by RoSPA and is reproduced courtesy of Safety Groups UK. The introduction of what Transport for London (TfL) called its pioneering Direct Vision Standard (DVS) is being described as a success after the first year of e..

5 August 2022

Ensuring you have a good work life balance  is the subject of this week's joint article with Inspire Wellbeing.  Download the leaflet below to get some productivity hacks to help maintain harmony between your work and your life. ..

30 July 2022

HSE's latest annual workplace fatality statistics show that falls when working at height remain the most common kind of workplace fatality across all industries. Ladders and stepladders are not banned under health and safety law. They can be a s..

29 July 2022

We are delighted that Sal Hanvey an award-winning Nutrition Consultant has agreed to provide us with a healthy options recipe on a monthly basis which we hope will build up into a menu of delicious and nutritionally balanced food for both at wor..

23 July 2022

Exercises to relax is the subject of this week's joint article with Inspire Wellbeing.  You can use these exercises when you’re feeling stressed, busy or worried.  Download the leaflet below for to find out more. _________..

22 July 2022

This article is by RoSPA and is reproduced courtesy of Safety Groups UK. Every employer has a duty of care towards their employees—but how far does that duty extend? When they are in the workplace, this duty is fully in force. H..

22 July 2022

HSENI has launched a campaign to promote compliance with the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) in Northern Ireland (NI). The REACH Regulation came into force on 1 June 2007 to replace a number of other piec..

17 July 2022

Although we look set to avoid the extreme temperatures forecast for most of GB it looks like this week could be very hot. The links below contain a series of resources for employers HSE link – Press release – 15th July HSE link &n..

16 July 2022

Thanks to Health & Safety Review for this article. This frequently asked questions (FAQ) download by Margaret Kirby on managing asbestos in the workplace can be used for training and risk-assessment purposes. It includes details on asb..

16 July 2022

Two County Down construction employers sentenced following death of roofer HSENI has successfully led a prosecution against two local construction employers, Leslie Wright and H. Miskimmin Limited. Both employers were sentenced on 7th July 202..