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School closed today due to 'unexpected issue' Watford Observer14:00
PLT Training invests £1.25 million in new facility Machinery Market11:18
‘Verbally abusive’ roofer who refused to assist HSE fined Construction News12:08
Dandara names new health and safety director Bdaily Business News21:10
Company and director sentenced after worker fell 15 feet Health and Safety Executive (Press Release)13:34
Psychometric properties of the revised version of the health and safety executive management standards indicator tool Nature.com07:44

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Hemel school closed today due to 'unexpected issue' Herts Advertiser17:39

In the last 6 hours

School closed today due to 'unexpected issue' Watford Observer14:00

HSE still investigating crane deaths incident, more than eight years on Construction News12:28

In the last 8 hours

Killjoy Lib Dem council bans tenants from putting Christmas wreaths on their front doors over… MailOnline11:54

Inside Infrastructure: Managing Investor Risk and Response in a Crisis Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer10:30

Earlier today

PLT Training Invests £1.25m in Oldbury Centre of Excellence Works Management08:46

Concerns over alleged unbelievable health and safety breaches Sunderland Echo06:04

PLT Training launches ‘centre of excellence’ after £1.25m investment Insider Media06:00

Harlech Foodservice reduces carbon impact & makes charitable donation Public Sector Catering05:26

Hundreds of council managers not up to date with essential health and safety training Daily Echo03:56

Yesterday

‘No justice’ for family of electrocuted worker after nine-year police inquiry Nation.Cymru19:51 9-Dec-25

"How the hell am I going to get up and down stairs?" Northamptonshire Telegraph14:32 9-Dec-25

Tree specialists fined after worker falls from height Health and Safety Executive (Press Release)12:58 9-Dec-25

PLT Training invests £1.25 million in new facility Machinery Market11:18 9-Dec-25

PLT Training makes £1.25m investment in health and safety ‘centre of excellence’ in Oldbury FE News.co.uk10:52 9-Dec-25

Manufacturing firm fined after apprentice suffers serious injuries Health and Safety Executive (Press Release)09:55 9-Dec-25

A matter of life and death: why businesses must check their bins Health and Safety Executive (Press Release)09:55 9-Dec-25

Temporary closure of the public gallery at the Council Chamber at County Hall Carmarthenshire County Council (Press Release)08:54 9-Dec-25

School's new fence plan amid 'health and safety concerns' withdrawn Bucks Free Press08:22 9-Dec-25

Black Country metal polishing company fined more than £24,000 after man's hand 'crushed' and finger 'severed' in… Express & Star06:18 9-Dec-25

Health and safety training provider invests £1.25m in ‘centre of excellence’ in Oldbury Express & Star06:18 9-Dec-25

Beyond the headlines: the quiet Budget reforms targeting toxic work IOSH Magazine03:32 9-Dec-25

In the last 7 days

Council open spaces to close as Storm Bram confirmed The Strabane Weekly14:53 8-Dec-25

Metal polishing company fined after employee’s hand crushed in machinery Health and Safety Executive (Press Release)14:25 8-Dec-25

Company and director sentenced after worker fell 15 feet Health and Safety Executive (Press Release)13:34 8-Dec-25

Construction company and roofing contractor fined thousands after worker sustained… Health and Safety Executive (Press Release)12:53 8-Dec-25

‘Verbally abusive’ roofer who refused to assist HSE fined Construction News12:08 8-Dec-25

Psychometric properties of the revised version of the health and safety executive management standards indicator tool Nature.com07:44 8-Dec-25

Dandara names new health and safety director Bdaily Business News21:10 7-Dec-25

Celebration for relaunch of young people’s centre in Calverton Nottinghamshire County Council (Press Release)15:49 5-Dec-25

Illegal schools put children ‘at risk’: Ofsted British Humanist Association14:03 5-Dec-25

Capital allowances New First Year Allowance — Important Update for Rental Members IPAF.org11:37 5-Dec-25

Ninestar gains new ISO certification The Recycler11:15 5-Dec-25

Omagh school closes due to ‘unforseen health and safety issue’ We Are Tyrone09:39 5-Dec-25

'Dangerous and inaccessible': Footpath diversion sparks safety concerns The Scottish Herald08:19 5-Dec-25

Roofer prosecuted for refusing to co-operate with HSE The Construction Index07:51 5-Dec-25

Dad dubbed 'legend' for 'pigs-in-blankets-parmo creation' he says is 'absolutely amazing' Teesside Live14:52 4-Dec-25

Asia: Occupational health and safety Herbert Smith Freehills14:00 4-Dec-25

Gas company denies charge over explosion at family home ITV13:05 4-Dec-25

Firm denies charge relating to house explosion BBC12:18 4-Dec-25

Bkt wins Health & Safety Management Award from British Safety Council Tyrepress11:39 4-Dec-25

Roofer sentenced after ‘flagrant disregard’ for HSE Construction Manager10:49 4-Dec-25

Firms fined after apprentice injured in fall from height Construction News10:36 4-Dec-25

Roofer sentenced for refusing to co-operate with HSE Health and Safety Executive (Press Release)09:46 4-Dec-25

Derry primary school forced to close over health and safety concerns The Irish News16:33 3-Dec-25

Is post-induction hypotension harmful in traumatic brain injury? St Emlyn's16:07 3-Dec-25

Council to ban pedestrians from civic dumps - again News Letter14:58 3-Dec-25

£200,000 fine after serious workplace injury at wood burner manufacturers The Workers Union11:55 3-Dec-25

NI primary school ‘temporarily closed’ due to health and safety concerns over roof Belfast Telegraph11:19 3-Dec-25

Companies fined after apprentice fell from height installing CCTV Health and Safety Executive (Press Release)10:22 3-Dec-25

“Wonderful, kind and generous man” killed in forklift truck incident Health and Safety Executive (Press Release)09:52 3-Dec-25

Warning Over Rising Workplace Health Risks And Tougher HSE Enforcement PM Today09:26 3-Dec-25

NSF Launches EU‑MHR Pre‑Assessment Services to Secure 2027 Drinking Water Compliance Pressat (Press Release)07:22 3-Dec-25

In the last month

Falkirk firm engineers its way to a top title at national roadshow event The Falkirk Herald16:25 2-Dec-25

HSE contributes to award-winning hydrogen safety research in aviation sector Health and Safety Executive (Press Release)15:00 2-Dec-25

Great Dunmow development highly commended for construction safety Dunmow Broadcast & Recorder, Essex14:00 2-Dec-25

Haringey rises to the challenge with The Dusty Knuckle Bakery Haringey Council (Press Release)12:04 2-Dec-25

Manufacturer fined £200k after on-site injury causes amputation HR Magazine10:40 2-Dec-25

A life-saving investment: Why workplace defibrillators save lives theHRDIRECTOR09:29 2-Dec-25

Lancashire law firm sees “phenomenal growth” as it reacts to changing customer demands Insider Media08:15 2-Dec-25

Most read OSH stories in November IOSH Magazine03:30 2-Dec-25

Glasgow Airport awarded Sword of Honour for commitment to health and safety The Gazette17:03 1-Dec-25

New BSI Standards Publications - BS 8460:2025 & BS 7981:2025 IPAF.org12:22 1-Dec-25

Stress and mental ill health drive record workplace absences Employee Benefits12:13 1-Dec-25

Persimmon wins national health and safety award for community engagement Scottish Construction Now12:08 1-Dec-25

Public gallery at Carmarthenshire Council Chamber closed on fire safety grounds Swansea Bay News15:20 29-Nov-25

HSE say serious injury to A.J Wells worker stemmed from 'ignored' 2021 safety warning Isle of Wight County Press08:21 29-Nov-25

HMCPSI report finds HSE delivers effective prosecutions IOSH Magazine03:26 29-Nov-25

Manufacturer fined following teen worker’s arm injury TheBusinessDesk.com16:52 28-Nov-25

Rubbish mountain in Biggleswade High Street fenced off over health and safety Biggleswade Today, Bedfordshire16:42 28-Nov-25

Council says efforts continue to re-open Jim Watt Sports Centre Northern Ireland World15:05 28-Nov-25

Shell fined after North Sea safety breaches which could have caused explosion The Scottish Herald13:30 28-Nov-25

Increase in violent incidents reported in Hertfordshire schools Hemel Gazette13:07 28-Nov-25

‘Violent’ incidents in schools skew Hertfordshire health and safety figures Bishop's Stortford Independent12:25 28-Nov-25

IPAF ELEVANDO 2025: La altura de un evento que unió a toda la industria IPAF.org12:24 28-Nov-25

Stove manufacturer fined £200,000 after employee loses leg Health and Safety Executive (Press Release)12:00 28-Nov-25

Shell UK fined £560,000 following major hydrocarbon release Health and Safety Executive (Press Release)11:50 28-Nov-25

Violence at work in Welsh council on the rise, shocking figures show Wales Online11:48 28-Nov-25

Fine for company after man seriously injured at wind farm Health and Safety Executive (Press Release)10:18 28-Nov-25

The legionella neglect that put a landlord under HSE spotlight Property118.com08:05 28-Nov-25

Councillors told Christmas Eve 'will never be the same' after Santa Tour changes The Northern Echo07:40 28-Nov-25

Jersey Gas to face criminal charge after explosion BBC06:48 28-Nov-25

Two rogue Essex landlords taken to court over slum conditions The Negotiator Magazine05:59 28-Nov-25

PHA Urges Public To Prepare For Winter Weather 4ni.co.uk15:55 27-Nov-25

Dead animals found at Yorkshire beauty spot test positive for bird flu Yorkshire Post12:28 27-Nov-25

Plastics conversion firm’s £277,500 fine for fatal crush asphyxia IOSH Magazine12:23 27-Nov-25

Persimmon Homes West Scotland wins Best Health and Safety in the Community Award at Homebuilder … Daily Record12:13 27-Nov-25

Over a quarter of tradespeople have had a workplace injury that has prevented them from working for over six months Electrical Times11:18 27-Nov-25

Two thirds of nurses continuing to work while unwell, RCN reports IOSH Magazine10:53 27-Nov-25

Health and safety boss sues online cosmetics firm Beauty Bay for millions over health and… MailOnline10:49 27-Nov-25

Health and safety chief sues for millions after horror warehouse fall The Independent09:48 27-Nov-25

The fire safety lapse that exposed a landlord to huge risk Property118.com08:06 27-Nov-25

Historic pub that burnt down set to be demolished BBC06:35 27-Nov-25

Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2025 Osborne Clarke15:47 26-Nov-25

New Safety Assurance Director to Lead FirstPort’s Resident-focused Health and Safety Strategy News On The Block14:02 26-Nov-25

Unlocking the Potential of the Over-50s Workforce for School Estate Teams Education Today09:45 26-Nov-25

Confirmed bird flu cases at Doncaster Lakeside BBC07:58 26-Nov-25

Investigation launched by Health and Safety body after South Shields fire Chronicle Live20:03 25-Nov-25

New BSI Standards Publication - BS 8460:2025 - Published IPAF.org17:00 25-Nov-25

Drunk abuses staff at council offices, councillors told Daily Echo15:42 25-Nov-25

Roofing company fined £16,650 after employee fell through skylight opening Health and Safety Executive (Press Release)14:45 25-Nov-25

Inspection of cemetery memorials begins Derbyshire Dales District Council (Press Release)13:24 25-Nov-25

West London takeaway fined £12k over 'serious' cockroach and fly infestation My London12:59 25-Nov-25

Yard where employee was run over by wagon near Wolverhampton had risk assessments 'all the time' before and after… Express & Star11:12 25-Nov-25

Event to offer free money, health and safety tips BBC06:48 25-Nov-25

Yard where employee was run over by wagon had risk assessments 'all the time' before and after horror 2017 accident Express & Star06:17 25-Nov-25

Firefighters battled South Shields blaze for almost 24 hours as health and safety regulator… Chronicle Live16:27 24-Nov-25

Remains of Wootton village pub destroyed by fire set to be demolished Bedford Independent16:06 24-Nov-25

Manufacturer fined £16,000 after 18-year-old breaks arm in workplace accident Health and Safety Executive (Press Release)15:22 24-Nov-25

Health and Safety Executive Webinar: Offshore UKCS Process Isolations – Regulatory Expectations … Health and Safety Executive (Press Release)12:09 24-Nov-25

IPAF Receives Special Jury Award at 19th Premios Potencia 2025 Gala IPAF.org11:19 24-Nov-25

Harbour fined £80,000 after shovel loader fatality The Construction Index07:24 24-Nov-25

Junction 4 Pallets takes another big leap forward Warehouse & Logistics News10:49 23-Nov-25

Farm worker, 61, strangled to death after his clothes got caught in a hen feeding machine MailOnline19:57 21-Nov-25

'Our children were sitting on fatal levels of carbon monoxide' STV16:39 21-Nov-25

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