Health charity, St John Ambulance, has launched a series of one-day mental health conferences which will see experts discussing key topics in mental health and workplace wellbeing at three locations across England. The post St John Ambulance launches mental health conference series appeared first on [...]

'Urgent inquiry needed' says Unite, as Firefighters confirm nobody was trapped under scaffolding which collapsed at the site of an old shopping centre in Reading. The post Three injured as scaffolding collapses in Reading appeared first on SHP - Health and Safety News, Legislation, PPE, CP [...]

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched a public consultation on a range of measures to reduce ill The post Health is everyone’s business – Public consultation to reduce ill health-related job loss launched appeared first on SHP - Health and Safety News, Legislation, PPE, [...]

Updates on Hammersmith Bridge closure, show that it will remain shut for up to three years due to repairs. The post Hammersmith Bridge: Closure could last for three years appeared first on SHP - Health and Safety News, Legislation, PPE, CPD and Resources.

Crane crushes two people in car and two workers as it snaps and falls due to strong weather conditions. The post Construction crane collapses killing four people appeared first on SHP - Health and Safety News, Legislation, PPE, CPD and Resources.

Hammersmith and Fulham Council have closed Hammersmith bridge indefinitely, after safety checks found that it had many 'critical faults'. The post ‘Critical faults’ on Hammersmith Bridge lead to seven bus services being banned from crossing appeared first on SHP - Health and Sa [...]

Tory MP and former army officer Johnny Mercer said soldiers are living in barracks that are not fit for animals. The post ‘Major weaknesses’ found in fire safety at army barracks appeared first on SHP - Health and Safety News, Legislation, PPE, CPD and Resources.

The first few weeks of January are often perceived as a challenging time for the workforce from a mental wellbeing perspective. The post January Blues: SHP’s guide to helping workers beat the winter slump appeared first on SHP - Health and Safety News, Legislation, PPE, CPD and Resources.

The research conducted by the compensation firm Australian Accident Helpline found the chances of an Australian being fatally injured in the workplace are three times higher than a counterpart in Britain. The post Britain rules the Commonwealth for workplace safety appeared first on SHP - [...]

Apprentice chef stepped in to 180°C oil and scalded his foot, leading to a £25,000 fine for The Cross, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Kenilworth. The 18-year-old chef had reportedly been told to clean an extractor fan when his foot slipped into the fryer. The post Kitchen accident: Miche [...]