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Soaring Harassment Complaints in Parliament Raise New Concerns Over Psychological Safety at Work

Experts warn that the underlying dynamics in political workplaces remain difficult to address due to the high-pressure environments.

Stone Cold Neglect: Company Fined After Staff Exposed to Deadly Dust and Unguarded Machines

A Slough stone company has been fined £60,000 after exposing staff to hazardous silica dust and unsafe machinery.

£300k Fine After Fatal Block Collapse

Construction site had "ongoing issues" and company failed to adhere to basic safety guidelines, an HSE investigation found.

Shoplifting Epidemic: Policing Minister Pledges Action to Protect Retail Workers

The growing prevalence of shoplifting has left many retail employees feeling unsafe and demoralised.

Firm Fined £100,000 after Welder Crushed at Sunderland Shipyard

Midland Steel Traders Ltd admitted breaching health and safety regulations following an investigation by the Health and Safety Executive.

Wood Manufacturer Fined Over £1 Million After Workers Suffer Serious Injuries

The company was fined more than £2 million after an employee died from serious burns at the same plant in Scotland in 2022.

British Safety Council to Promote Workplace Safety at Major London Event

The two-day event will take place at the Olympia Exhibition Centre in June and is set to be the only OSH conference in London this year.

Drinks Giant Diageo Hit with Massive £500,000 Fine over Worker Burns

Company fined £500,000 after a worker suffered severe burns at Glenlossie Distillery due to safety failures, as revealed by HSE probe.

Celebrating Half a Century of Workplace Safety: The HSE at 50

The Health and Safety Executive marks 50 years of existence, but while there have been some safety successes, many challenges remain.

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