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Taylor Wimpey Fined £800,000 After Teen Apprentice Falls Through Temporary Stairwell Covering

Taylor Wimpey Fined £800,000 After Teen Apprentice Falls Through Temporary Stairwell Covering

by Brian Lambert (CMIOSH-IMaPS) | Jul 16, 2025 | Construction, In Court, Legal & Enforcement, Monthly H&S Insights Newsletter

Taylor Wimpey fined £800,000 after a 17-year-old apprentice fell through a stairwell cover. Learn what went wrong and how to prevent similar incidents.

Falls From Height: Director Receives Suspended Sentence After Young Roofer’s Death

Falls From Height: Director Receives Suspended Sentence After Young Roofer’s Death

by Brian Lambert (CMIOSH-IMaPS) | Jul 16, 2025 | Construction, In Court, Legal & Enforcement, Monthly H&S Insights Newsletter

Falls from height remain the UK’s biggest workplace killer. A 22-year-old died after falling through a skylight in Walsall. Read the case details and legal lessons.

Are Your Safety Signs Up to Date and Compliant?

Are Your Safety Signs Up to Date and Compliant?

by Brian Lambert (CMIOSH-IMaPS) | Jul 16, 2025 | Industry Insights, Monthly H&S Insights Newsletter, Regulatory & Compliance Insights

Safety signs are a legal requirement under the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996. Are yours compliant? Learn the rules and best practices.

Safe Storage of Chemicals: What Every Business Needs to Know

Safe Storage of Chemicals: What Every Business Needs to Know

by Brian Lambert (CMIOSH-IMaPS) | Jul 15, 2025 | DSEAR, H&S Consulting, Industry Insights, Monthly H&S Insights Newsletter, Regulatory & Compliance Insights

Improper chemical storage can lead to fires, explosions, and enforcement action. Learn the key principles for safe storage and access essential HSE guidance.

UK Workplace Fatalities 2024–2025: Key Trends and Sector Risks

UK Workplace Fatalities 2024–2025: Key Trends and Sector Risks

by Brian Lambert (CMIOSH-IMaPS) | Jul 14, 2025 | Construction, Farming, Industry Insights, Monthly H&S Insights Newsletter, Regulatory & Compliance Insights

HSE’s latest figures reveal 124 workplace fatalities in 2024/25. Construction had the highest number, but farming remains the most dangerous sector. Learn why — and how to protect workers.

In Court: Car Dealership Fined £204,000 After Workers Diagnosed with Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome

by Brian Lambert (CMIOSH-IMaPS) | Jun 6, 2025 | In Court, Manufacturing, Monthly H&S Insights Newsletter, Regulatory & Compliance Insights

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.

In Court: Wood Supplier Fined £40,000 for Failing to Protect Workers from Wood Dust Exposure

by Brian Lambert (CMIOSH-IMaPS) | Jun 6, 2025 | In Court, Legal & Enforcement, Manufacturing, Monthly H&S Insights Newsletter, Regulatory & Compliance Insights

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.

HSE Fee for Intervention — What You Need to Know

by Brian Lambert (CMIOSH-IMaPS) | Jun 5, 2025 | Compass HSC Updates, Legal & Enforcement, Monthly H&S Insights Newsletter, Regulatory & Compliance Insights

With the HSE Fee for Intervention rate now £183/hour, businesses found in breach of health and safety law face significant costs. Learn how to avoid FFI charges.

IOSH Working Safely — Empowering Employees to Understand and Manage Workplace Risks

by Brian Lambert (CMIOSH-IMaPS) | Jun 4, 2025 | Compass HSC Updates, Monthly H&S Insights Newsletter, Training, Training & Learning

Compass HSC delivers the internationally recognised IOSH Working Safely course — helping employees at all levels understand hazards and improve workplace safety performance.

New Support for Developers & Builders: Helping You Meet Your Legal Duties

by Brian Lambert (CMIOSH-IMaPS) | Jun 3, 2025 | CDM, Compass HSC Updates, Construction, Monthly H&S Insights Newsletter, Regulatory & Compliance Insights

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.

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