Violence at work

A care company that provides housing support services for vulnerable adults and children has been fined £20,000 after one of its employees was raped by a service user, despite concerns being raised about this particular service user for more that 25 years.

A security company has been prosecuted after an assault at a young offender’s training facility left a secure care officer in an induced coma.

A contractor who suffered hearing loss following a practical joke by a company employee has been unsuccessful in his claim.

The pandemic has created what the UN describes as 'a perfect storm' for domestic abuse.

The United Nations (UN) is calling on private sector employers to put in place measures that help prevent domestic abuse and invest resources that better protect and support employees who are victims of domestic abuse.

A judge has slashed a cash-strapped council’s safety fine by more than half in recognition of the impact of COVID-19.

Enforcing social distancing measures and the wearing of face coverings are now the biggest triggers for abuse of shopworkers, a survey has revealed.

The World Health Organization has issued a safety charter calling for 5 actions improve healthcare worker safety.

The UK Health and Safety Executive’s guidance INDG73 on the risks of lone working has been updated.

An HSE inspector was the victim of violence and aggression while conducting an inspection at a waste and recycling site, it has been revealed.