Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 explained - shponline.co.uk
A guide to the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, the most important health and safety legislation in UK history. The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (often abbreviated to HSWA or HSW), is the primary legislation covering occupational health and safety in the United Kingdom.. The Health and Safety Executive
Health and Safety News, Legislation, PPE and CPD | SHP Online
2024年12月13日 · SHP weekly top five. December 13, 2024. This week the most-read articles have been: Company and director sentenced for putting workers at risk, Fire safety: A look back at 2024 and forward to what 2025 may have in store, Company fined £600k after prisoner dies due to legionella, Anticipate London: The evolving landscape of fire risk assessment and ‘On trial’ – An immersive experience.
The effectiveness of the Health and Safety at Work Act
2015年9月14日 · The change in the types of jobs people do over the past 40 years has made work safer because people are now more likely to be sat in an office than working down a coal mine – we are finding that many organisations are beginning to dedicate more time and resources to Health, Wellbeing and Behavioural Safety initiatives to further improve their overall Health & Safety performance.
The aftermath of Grenfell: A comprehensive overview of UK's …
2024年9月9日 · In the early hours of 14 June 2017, the tragic Grenfell Tower fire unfolded in West London, claiming 72 lives and leaving over 70 injured. This devastating incident not only displaced numerous residents but also initiated a national debate on building safety and fire regulation.
IOSH membership levels explained with list of qualifications
2023年11月1日 · Full profile of IOSH and latest news. Including an explanation of IOSH membership, list of qualifications and approved training courses. What it means to join IOSH, the biggest health and safety membership organisation in the world, and the only Chartered body for H&S professionals.
An act with real impact: the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
2023年2月1日 · SHP hears from Adam Clarke at Praxis42 who provides an overview of the Health and Safety at Work and examines its impact over the years. The time has come to talk about one of the big ones: the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HASAWA).It’s a fact that this single act has done more to improve workplace safety and employee health over its (almost) 50-year existence than any other.
Health and safety webinars hosted by SHP. Live & on-demand
Find upcoming live, interactive webinars plus on-demand sessions to watch back at your convenience. SHP runs regular health and safety webinars on a wide range of topics, from high level thought leadership, to legislation updates and technical guidance.
CoSHH regulations explained: Control of Substances Hazardous to …
2014年2月5日 · Five common COSHH mistakes from Phil Chambers BSc CMIOSH. Over the years, I have seen a range of assessments of substances hazardous to health. Some pose problems, so here are five common mistakes and what you need to do to avoid them.
SHP's Most Influential list announced - help us choose a winner!
Following your nominations we’ve produced a list of 2024’s Most Influential people in the profession. As well as input from the SHP Awards judging panel, we have compiled a shortlist of six people, taken from your nominations, who have been inspiring, engaging and driving change in occupational health and safety in the UK over the last 12 months.
HSE annual workplace fatalities: Construction and falls from height ...
2024年7月3日 · Falls from height remain the highest kind of fatal accidents, at 50 deaths, significantly up from 40 last year, followed by being struck by a moving vehicle, 25 and struck by a moving object, 20.