Contractor Bedford Transmissions Limited has been fined after a man fell from height and was seriously injured at a food factory. Bedford Transmissions Limited, trading as BT Lerson, had been contracted by Veetee Rice to move and replace machinery within their factory in Rochester. On 17 August 2020, an employee of Veetee Rice, stood on … read more
Workplace regulator HSE offers free advice for employers to help protect mental health 17 million working days are lost due to stress, anxiety, or depression every year in Great Britain Tackling this could bring economic benefits Reminder comes on World Mental Health Day (Monday October 10) Good mental health in the workplace must be a … read more
A leading scientist who played an important role in Britain’s response to the pandemic has been appointed chair of a new science committee. Professor Cath Noakes led a sub-group of SAGE (UK Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies) during the COVID-19 crisis. She will now chair a new committee that will offer assurance to Great Britain’s … read more
A chemicals company has been fined after releasing a cloud of toxic chlorine gas that spread through its factory, yard and surrounding area resulting in staff needing hospital treatment and significant damage to the factory. On 12 June 2019, Wiltshire company GEA Farm Technologies (UK) Ltd mistakenly mixed an Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) containing approximately … read more
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced the date for this year’s Health and Work Conference, with the free, interactive, event taking place on 15 November 2022. Registrations for the virtual all-day event are now open. Building on the success of last year’s conference, which saw huge demand, HSE has increased the capacity five-fold to … read more