A car dealership has been fined £204,000 after two employees were diagnosed with Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS). Learn what employers must do to manage vibration risks.
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In Court: Wood Supplier Fined £40,000 for Failing to Protect Workers from Wood Dust Exposure
A wood supplier has been fined £40,000 after failing to protect employees from wood dust exposure — a key focus of HSE enforcement. Learn what the law requires.
New Support for Developers & Builders: Helping You Meet Your Legal Duties
Many small developers and builders remain unaware of their legal duties under CDM 2015 and other key regulations. Our new Developers & Builders landing page provides practical resources to help you comply.
Construction Sector Fatalities on the Rise: Time to Tackle the Real Causes
Construction sector fatalities are rising again, with 51 workers losing their lives in 2024. This blog explores the deeper cultural and leadership issues driving unsafe behaviours—and how Compass HSC can help developers and contractors turn the tide.
IOSH Managing Safely: Essential Training for Supervisors and Line Managers
Line managers and supervisors play a vital role in workplace health and safety. Yet, many are promoted into these positions without any formal training in safety leadership or management responsibilities. That’s where the IOSH Managing Safely course comes in. Offered...
Legal Liabilities of Line Managers and Supervisors: A Closer Look
Health and safety responsibilities don’t stop at the boardroom. While the Managing Director or Chief Executive holds the ultimate accountability, the day-to-day responsibility for ensuring a safe working environment often falls squarely on the shoulders of line...
Stress Awareness Month: How Employers Can Take Action This April
April marks Stress Awareness Month, a vital reminder that managing stress in the workplace isn’t just a wellbeing initiative—it’s a legal responsibility. A widely accepted definition of stress, proposed by psychologist Richard S. Lazarus, defines it as: “A particular...
Understanding Hand-Arm Vibration: Protecting Workers from HAVS
Vibration and noise are both forms of transmitted energy—and when workers are exposed to them for extended periods, serious health consequences can follow. One of the most common and debilitating conditions caused by regular use of handheld tools is Hand-Arm Vibration...
Rushing to Failure: How Deadline Pressure Leads to Dangerous Decisions
In the world of workplace safety, preventing injuries is about far more than ticking compliance boxes. It’s about understanding human behaviour and predicting how people are likely to act under pressure—especially when deadlines loom. Over recent weeks, I’ve observed...
Wood Manufacturer Fined Over £1 Million After Two Workers Injured
Wood Manufacturer Fined Over £1 Million After Two Workers Injured A multinational wood-based product manufacturer, West Fraser (Europe) Ltd, has been fined more than £1 million following two serious workplace incidents at its Cowie plant in 2020. The company, formerly...