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Worker 'lucky to be alive' after horror on his first day captured on CCTV Manchester Evening News07:48
Neurodiversity in risk assessment Institution of Occupational Safety and Health08:08
Fury after football goals for village removed due to health and safety Gazette Series07:25
How to embed a culture of continuous improvement in health and safety Construction Manager08:44
Police hunt construction boss after court no-show Construction News07:18
Builder fined over 'biggest workplace killer in Britain' Manchester Evening News08:19
Health and Safety Executive issues statement after death of man at Colchester site Gazette News08:32

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Motocross track re-opens after fatal incident East Anglian Daily Times22:26 17-Apr-25
Toby Carvery boss apologises after centuries-old tree felled outside one of its restaurants Sky News19:15 17-Apr-25
Company fined after load falls and kills cyclist Health and Safety Executive (Press Release)17:56 17-Apr-25
Health and safety in education – learning from Grenfell National Education Union11:46 17-Apr-25
Cambridgeshire fined £6m after busway fatalities LocalGov10:35 17-Apr-25
Truffles Bakery fined after employee loses part of finger Health and Safety Executive (Press Release)09:27 17-Apr-25
Smells from old gas works spark health and safety concerns Bath Echo09:17 17-Apr-25
Council fined £6m for guided busway safety fails The Construction Index07:59 17-Apr-25
Anger as more trees to be cut down after health and safety concerns Bracknell News07:53 17-Apr-25
Bentley Court, Meanwood: Health and Safety Executive issues statement after legionnella found… Yorkshire Evening Post16:35 16-Apr-25
Honicknowle's fallen tree has finally been chopped up and taken away Plymouth Live16:27 16-Apr-25
Public Health initiative aims to improve the health and safety of Salford taxi and private hire drivers and passengers Salford City Council (Press Release)15:37 16-Apr-25
Engineering firm fined after worker suffers multiple injuries Health and Safety Executive (Press Release)15:07 16-Apr-25
Council fined £6 million after deaths and injuries on guided busway Evening Standard13:17 16-Apr-25
Shake-up of large contractor safety fines proposed Construction News13:13 16-Apr-25
Council fined for multiple failures on Guided Busway Health and Safety Executive (Press Release)12:05 16-Apr-25
Fury after crowd-funded football goals removed over health and safety fears Bristol Live10:56 16-Apr-25
AluK hires new health and safety manager Glass & Glazing Products10:27 16-Apr-25
Neurodiversity in risk assessment Institution of Occupational Safety and Health08:08 16-Apr-25
Fury after football goals for village removed due to health and safety Gazette Series07:25 16-Apr-25
Enhanced health and safety is critical in extreme heat New Civil Engineer16:27 15-Apr-25
Man left unable to pick up grandkids after Leicestershire company’s health and safety failings Leicestershire Live16:14 15-Apr-25
Company fined £140,000 after Coventry man left 'unable to pick up grandkids' Coventry Live15:33 15-Apr-25
Fury as Toby Carvery cuts down beloved 400-year-old Oak Tree in London park over 'health and… MailOnline15:31 15-Apr-25
Construction workers urged to prioritise safety Health & Safety Matters14:44 15-Apr-25
Social housing provider fined after men exposed to risks from vibrating tools Health and Safety Executive (Press Release)12:48 15-Apr-25
Killjoy council removes football goals over health and safety fears Daily and Sunday Express10:40 15-Apr-25
Owners are officially no longer responsible for tourism accidents on their land – but they never really were The Conversation (UK)21:22 14-Apr-25
IPAF Platform Turkey 2025: Full Programme Now Available IPAF.org16:52 14-Apr-25
Saving lives on site – One.site app crowned best health and safety product for housebuilders National World16:49 14-Apr-25
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Pfas in the drilling industry Mining Magazine15:43 14-Apr-25
IPAF named Finalist in the Association and Institutes Awards 2025 IPAF.org14:09 14-Apr-25
Sarah Newton Reappointed as Chair of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) GOV.UK (Press Release)09:36 14-Apr-25
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Staff at popular nightclub sign complaint over '50 health and safety issues' The National, Scotland21:39 11-Apr-25
Staff at popular nightclub signs complaint over '50 health and safety issues' Glasgow Evening Times21:38 11-Apr-25
Rogue landlord allowed use of Rowley Regis house to continue despite prohibition order Express & Star14:37 11-Apr-25
Cathouse nightclub staff in health and safety claim BBC12:56 11-Apr-25
Edinburgh Castle staff raise 'serious' health and safety concerns as tourist attraction closed… Scottish Daily Express12:32 11-Apr-25
Tanning salon fined thousands for exposing customers to risk of burns Wales Online11:44 11-Apr-25
Nightclub workers lodge grievance over health and safety issues The Scottish Herald11:41 11-Apr-25
HSE chair calls for 'an urgent culture shift' on health IOSH Magazine10:13 11-Apr-25
BSA’s increased focus on competence has implications for OSH, says expert IOSH Magazine10:13 11-Apr-25
S&Ds hold online marketplaces accountable for selling dangerous toys and secure the protection of kids from toxic… EU Reporter10:07 11-Apr-25
Work-related injury characterization and factors among fire brigade workers in Ethiopia Nature.com09:45 11-Apr-25
Community order for builder after man fell through barn roof Health and Safety Executive (Press Release)09:39 11-Apr-25
Builder fined over 'biggest workplace killer in Britain' Manchester Evening News08:19 11-Apr-25
Worker 'lucky to be alive' after horror on his first day captured on CCTV Manchester Evening News07:48 11-Apr-25
Builder sentenced for unlicensed asbestos removal Health and Safety Executive (Press Release)15:30 10-Apr-25
Managing safety where it matters most: how Tanvi Bhushan makes safety actionable Hydrocarbon Engineering14:25 10-Apr-25
Motorists demand answers as car park blocked off amid 'health and safety' issue Evening Leader13:08 10-Apr-25
Health and Safety: Lunch and Learn Public & Commercial Services Union (Press Release)11:50 10-Apr-25
The city that refuses to empty 'overfilled' bins sparks resident backlash MailOnline11:06 10-Apr-25
Leveraging 4D Modelling to Enhance On-Site Health and Safety Industry Today08:39 10-Apr-25
Amber and red warnings to be introduced in Belfast on over-filled and lined residential bins Belfast Live21:15 9-Apr-25
Leading mental health campaigner on supporting Gen Z in the workplace IOSH Magazine18:39 9-Apr-25
EDF urged to tackle 'nuclear rats' infestation at Somerset power plant site Somerset Live16:23 9-Apr-25
Now bins won't be collected if the lid doesn't close: Overflowing household bins will be left… MailOnline16:08 9-Apr-25
The Health & Safety Event Takes Centre Stage At... Build.co.uk11:41 9-Apr-25
RS releases Environment, Health and Safety industry report ‘Improving the Standard’ 2025 Works Management11:24 9-Apr-25
Fine for waste firm after man run over on his first day of work Health and Safety Executive (Press Release)10:06 9-Apr-25
Health and Safety Executive issues statement after death of man at Colchester site Gazette News08:32 9-Apr-25
Heath and Safety: Lunch and Learn Public & Commercial Services Union (Press Release)08:11 9-Apr-25
Challenges for health and safety professionals ongoing, shows report Health & Safety Matters15:32 8-Apr-25
Farmfoods refuses to admit rodents the reason for 'health and safety' closure Cornwall Live12:56 8-Apr-25
Auto Shanghai 2025: trinamiX showcases premium health and safety features for drivers and… Automotive World11:14 8-Apr-25
RS health and safety report points to lingering problems and room for improvement across industry The Engineer Online11:03 8-Apr-25
Drinks firm can continue serving after worker suffers severe burns STV10:14 8-Apr-25
How to embed a culture of continuous improvement in health and safety Construction Manager08:44 8-Apr-25
Research discusses evidence that suggests ‘brain fog’ is associated with different factors IOSH Magazine08:14 8-Apr-25
Asbestos survey of 281 council buildings after notice served by Health and Safety Executive Inverness Courier, Scotland05:06 8-Apr-25
Drinks firm can continue serving after hearing over healthy and safety breach STV21:12 7-Apr-25
Major drinks firm appears before licensing chiefs after worker severely burned Glasgow Evening Times19:47 7-Apr-25
Major drinks firm keeps Glasgow office licence after worker severely burned Glasgow Live15:41 7-Apr-25
Bolton medic punched in face by patient as violence against staff increases The Bolton News07:39 7-Apr-25
Police hunt construction boss after court no-show Construction News07:18 7-Apr-25
'Our goal is to replace the ubiquitous mop and bucket' The Scottish Herald07:10 7-Apr-25
Rack Collapse Prevention at Health & Safety Event Warehouse & Logistics News13:57 6-Apr-25
Birmingham-style bin strikes threatened ‘up and down the country’ i News10:17 6-Apr-25
Green light for greens as French health watchdog backs veggie diets Yahoo! UK & Ireland08:48 6-Apr-25
Blake Lively embroiled in new controversy as unexpected appearance at donut shop leads to an investigation UNILAD15:53 5-Apr-25
Apex installs UK’s first ENESKApostprocess system for metal AM post-processing 3D Printing Industry19:27 4-Apr-25
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Blake Lively's 'disgusting' donut shop stunt sparks health and safety investigation MailOnline17:57 4-Apr-25
Defence company fined £800,000 after man shot on MoD range Health and Safety Executive (Press Release)13:26 4-Apr-25
Council fined after man falls while installing town’s Christmas tree Health and Safety Executive (Press Release)10:13 4-Apr-25
Tree surgeon fined after death of employee while hedge cutting Agriland09:01 4-Apr-25
Employer fined for health and safety breach arising from death of tree surgeon The Irish News17:25 3-Apr-25
Cladding replacement falls within scope of Class Q PlanningResource17:16 3-Apr-25
Main safety target 'likely to be missed' despite smart motorways improvements IOSH Magazine16:41 3-Apr-25
Company fined £2.5m following uncontrolled acid releases Health and Safety Executive (Press Release)10:49 3-Apr-25
Crisis-hit health board fined £250,000 over safety failings after three patients die Wales Online18:19 2-Apr-25
Plymouth church branded 'health and safety risk' given £20k for repairs Plymouth Live15:43 2-Apr-25
Health Board fined for failing to manage patients risk of falling Health and Safety Executive (Press Release)13:27 2-Apr-25
April is Stress Awareness Month: tackle stress in the workplace with five steps in five weeks Health and Safety Executive (Press Release)12:16 2-Apr-25
Global health and safety co-ordinators unite at APS/Ishcco Edinburgh congress Scottish Construction Now12:08 2-Apr-25
Dvla full list of 113 medical conditions drivers must disclose or risk £1,000 fine Daily and Sunday Express09:51 2-Apr-25
Woman's outrage after items removed from cemetery tree where ashes are scattered Lancashire Telegraph05:22 2-Apr-25
Maldon property developer has development site shut down after 'serious' safety breaches Essex Live15:16 1-Apr-25
British growers offered glyphosate reprieve Farmers Guardian14:55 1-Apr-25
Contractor sentenced after uncontrolled spread of asbestos following roof replacement work at… Health and Safety Executive (Press Release)11:10 1-Apr-25
Know your evacuation procedure Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (Press Release)10:57 1-Apr-25
Majority of MPs support Employment Rights Bill’s worker protections IOSH Magazine09:54 1-Apr-25
Enormous project to bring new jobs, restaurants and cafes and transform closed Priory Square… Birmingham World09:46 1-Apr-25
Most read OSH stories in March IOSH Magazine09:30 1-Apr-25
University of Warwick to ban fancy dress in Copper Rooms due to health and safety concerns The Tab09:06 1-Apr-25
Pit collapse leads to fines The Construction Index08:28 1-Apr-25
Health and safety risks are top priority for 80% of directors and officers: Willis Reinsurance News08:02 1-Apr-25
Worker trapped in collapsed septic tank pit Construction Enquirer07:50 1-Apr-25
Fines for company and director after man injured during excavation work Health and Safety Executive (Press Release)11:54 31-Mar-25
‘Multimillion-pound investment’ in new UK compliance ‘ecosystem’ IHEEM10:31 31-Mar-25
Five on '90s fame, counselling, and finally reuniting: 'We were scared stiff' Sky News03:11 30-Mar-25
'Iconic' seafront palms trees causing damage to be replaced - at a cost of £10,000 Dorset Echo10:57 29-Mar-25

      
            
      
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Latest news on Health & Safety, providing comprehensive coverage of workplace regulations, HSE updates, risk assessments, accident prevention, mental wellbeing and occupational health developments.

Health & Safety remains a critical priority across all sectors, with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reporting approximately 1.8 million work-related ill health cases in the UK annually. Recent statistics show workplace injuries cost the UK economy an estimated £18.8 billion, highlighting the economic and human importance of robust safety measures.

Recent developments include updated HSE guidance on workplace risk assessments, with a stronger emphasis on psychosocial hazards and mental wellbeing. Industry experts are highlighting the growing importance of technological solutions in safety management, with AI-powered monitoring systems and wearable technology becoming increasingly common in high-risk industries such as construction, manufacturing and healthcare.

Beyond regulatory compliance, many organisations are now embracing a culture-first approach to health and safety. Community initiatives like the Annual Safety Excellence Awards recognise companies implementing innovative safety programmes that go beyond minimum requirements. Local safety awareness campaigns continue to engage workers across the UK, with particular success in Scotland and the North of England.

The evolution of health and safety practices traces back to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, which revolutionised workplace protections in Britain. Today's approach balances this historical foundation with modern challenges, including the integration of remote working safety protocols and addressing emerging risks from new technologies and working patterns.

Staying informed about Health & Safety developments is essential for employers, safety professionals and workers alike. Our NewsNow feed curates the most relevant and timely updates from authoritative sources including the HSE, industry publications and leading safety organisations, ensuring comprehensive coverage of this vital field.

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