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.
