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‘Third of Employees’ Say Lack of First Aiders at Work Causes Anxiety

A national campaign urges employers to improve first aid cover as staff report concerns about safety and a lack of trained responders.

Workplace Safety Myths ‘Leave Millions of UK Employees Exposed’

Misunderstood regulations and neglected responsibilities are exposing employees to preventable injuries and legal risks.

Tata Steel Fined £1.5m After Worker Crushed to Death at Port Talbot Plant

Multinational steel manufacturer admits health and safety failings following death of father-of-three during routine maintenance.

Workers Left to Foot the Bill for Their Own Safety Training

One in 10 UK workers pay for their own health and safety training, as employers are criticised for underfunding workplace protection.

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.
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