With the sun making a brief appearance over the past few days, the familiar health and safety advisories have returned, highlighting the risks of prolonged sun exposure, including skin cancer and heat-related illnesses. Heat-related risks to workers Whether indoors or outdoors, working in excessive heat can cause a number of medical issues, including: Heat rash – a skin irritation caused … Read More
Updated Gas Safety Guidance
The British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA) has recently made a number of revisions to published documents on their website. The documents in question include: Code of Practice 31 – The safe use of cylinders on mobile workshops and service vehicles (Revision 6: 2025) Technical Information 29 – Oxy-fuel equipment: selection and assembly (Revision 2: 2025) Safety Alert 2 – Hydrogen … Read More
Revised Bloodborne Viruses Guidance
A bloodborne virus is an infection that can be transmitted through direct contact with blood and other bodily fluids. The most common examples of bloodborne viruses are hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recently updated their guidance on managing the risks associated with blood-borne viruses (BBVs) in the workplace. This revised guidance provides … Read More
HSE Launch Free Stress eLearning Module
Stress is a widespread issue in the workplace, which, alongside anxiety and depression, contributes to around half of all cases of work-related ill health. Employees may experience stress for various reasons, such as excessive workloads, limited control over their tasks, insufficient support, difficult workplace relationships, or changes in their role or the organisation. Employers are legally required to protect staff … Read More
New Camping Safety Guide from RoSPA
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has published a camping safety leaflet offering essential tips for staying safe during camping-related activities. The leaflet outlines a list of basic tips to consider before heading out to camp. These include checking the weather forecast, packing the correct supplies, and ensuring the correct emergency procedures are in place. RoSPA also makes … Read More
Updated Guidance on Fire Alarm Zone Plans: Why They Matter
The Fire Industry Association (FIA) has released new guidance on Fire Detection and Alarm Zone Plans; this has been updated to align with the latest BS 5839-1:2025 standard. This update brings a renewed focus on the critical role of zone plans in fire safety management. Key Changes in the Guidance The new guidance classifies the absence of a zone … Read More
New Guidance on Cooking Fire Safety Devices
Euralarm, the European trade association representing the fire safety and security industry, has published new guidance on implementing safety measures to prevent fires caused by unattended cooking appliances. Research undertaken by groups such as the Zurich Insurance Company (Europe) and the National Fire Protection Association (USA) highlights that cooking is one of the leading causes of residential fires. Such … Read More
HSE Publishes New Domestic Service Guidance
The HSE has published new guidance clarifying who qualifies as a domestic servant and where health and safety law applies in the context of domestic work. The key point to remember is that health and safety law does not apply to domestic servants in a private household. This generally includes roles such as nannies, cooks, and chauffeurs. However, … Read More
No Falls Week 2025
What is No Falls Week? No Falls Week is a dedicated campaign aimed at promoting safe work practices at height and preventing falls. It serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance and adherence to safety measures in the work-at-height sector, which is often associated with significant risks. When is No Falls Week? No Falls Week runs from … Read More
Falls Through Windows
Falls through windows pose a significant safety risk. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recently conducted a study of the effectiveness of guarding to prevent falls through window openings. This research focuses on evaluating the measures used to prevent falls from windows, a critical safety concern in both residential and commercial buildings. Summary of the research This research aims to … Read More