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 Lathe access failures cost manufacturer £200k after trainee’s arm fractures

Thursday 25th May 2023
A Northumberland-based manufacturer must pay a fine of £200,000 after its failure to enclose a lathe in a fixed perimeter guard and prevent access to the work area led to a trainee’s left arm being pulled into the lathe.
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 £1m fine for concrete firm after youngster sustains fatal head injuries from metal grab

Wednesday 10th May 2023
Creagh Concrete Products (CCP), a manufacturer based in Hoveringham, near Southwell, Nottinghamshire, has been fined £1m after a young employee sustained fatal head injuries from a metal grab that was in poor condition and shouldn’t have been in use.
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 UK government launches review of whistleblowing protections

Thursday 6th April 2023
The UK government’s Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has launched a review of legislation covering Great Britain that provides protection for workers who ‘blow the whistle’ on wrongdoing in the workplace. This includes when the health and safety of employees and the public is endangered.
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 Employers urged to implement tools to help autistic people find and stay in work

Wednesday 5th April 2023
A new review designed to boost the employment prospects of autistic people has been launched by the UK government.
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 £175k fine after concrete pump caused brain trauma

Monday 27th March 2023
Singh Will Mix It has been convicted of safety failings after a worker was hit in the head by a concrete pump while being operated by an untrained colleague – the firm has since become insolvent.
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 Episode 18: How to overcome impostor syndrome

Wednesday 8th March 2023
In this episode, IOSH Future Leaders Josh Callaway and Megan Coleman discuss the impact of impostor syndrome and the subsequent stress it can evoke on people and workplaces.
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 How to mitigate the risks of complex supply chains

Thursday 2nd March 2023
Businesses are often reliant on complex supply chains, which can make them vulnerable to crises. Here’s how OSH professionals can support business continuity.
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 ‘OSH-washing’ safety data

Thursday 2nd March 2023
As greenwashing continues to undermine progress on sustainability, we explore whether ‘OSH-washing’ is an equally concerning issue.
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 Understanding safety behaviours

Thursday 2nd March 2023
We explore how world-leading renewable energy group RES staged a global company-wide stand-down day to understand and improve safety behaviours.
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 Drones: annoying toys or helpful safety tools?

Why companies should consider whether drone use is right for them
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