Pothole prangs rise as motorists enter most dangerous month
The number of potholes plaguing Britain’s roads is on the rise
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Improve fire safety in commercial kitchens
Kitchens have all the ingredients for a devastating fire.
Keep people safe from future dangers of asbestos, regulator warns
Buildings that people use in their daily lives, such as workplaces, schools and hospitals are the focus of a new campaign to keep people safe from asbestos.
Top five risks of solar energy
The use of green energy is crucial in the fight against climate change and it’s clear that renewable energy sources will gain prominence over the coming years as technology improves. This is a very good thing.
The importance of an effective electrical maintenance programme for managing fire risk
Whilst electrical fires are among the most common cause of fire, an effective maintenance programme can reduce risk and improve business resilience.
HSE to visit farms as part of national inspection campaign
Farmers are being reminded they must change their attitude towards safety as Britain’s workplace regulator readies itself for a wave of inspections in the coming months.
Construction Insolvencies Rising
The construction sector has always been one of the most vulnerable to insolvency.
The difference between surviving and thriving
The challenging economic climate continues to impact companies across many sectors, and senior leaders are feeling the pressure
The Major Threats to Life in the Motor Trade
The annual death rate in the motor vehicle repair industry is 1.6 deaths per 100,000 workers — around four times the average rate across all industries. So, in this potentially hazardous industry it is the task of the employer, to protect workers by identifying the risks and minimising the impact of those risks. Failure to learn from near misses or injuries will risk lives.
Concerned about crumbling concrete?
Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) has made the headlines recently for all the wrong reasons. This is due to concerns about the risk of sudden collapse in schools and other buildings where the material is used.