Carbon Tetrachloride: 5 Powerful Insights on the EPA’s New Comment Rule
Carbon Tetrachloride is once again under review by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The agency has invited the public to comment on its latest rule concerning this hazardous chemical, aiming to balance safety, industry needs, and environmental protection. Here are five powerful insights to help you understand what’s happening and why it matters. […]
Biffa fined nearly £2.5m – 7 Key Lessons from the Fatal Worker Crush Incident
The news that the Biffa Waste Services Ltd was fined nearly £2.5 million following the tragic death of a worker underscores how workplace transport and pedestrian segregation risks can no longer be treated lightly. This case must serve as a wake-up call. On 10 August 2023, 57-year-old James Tabiri was walking across a weighbridge at Biffa’s […]
A Milestone for Healthier Workspaces: 105 Million m² Breakthrough in WELL Building Standard Sparks Global Safety Momentum
A Milestone for Healthier Workspaces A milestone for healthier workspaces has been achieved as the International WELL Building Institute certifies over 105 million square meters of property across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This achievement marks a milestone for healthier workspaces across the EMEA region, setting new standards for how buildings can positively influence […]
Health and Safety Alert: £95,000 Fine After Rooflight Fall – Latest News on Workplace Safety 2025
Health and safety lapses continue to cost businesses heavily — not just in fines, but in lives.In one of the latest news about safety, two companies in the UK have been fined a combined £95,000 after a worker fell through a fragile rooflight while carrying out maintenance work.This incident highlights the ongoing importance of proper […]
7 Essential Insights from the New NIOSH Hurricane and Flood Safety Resource
The newly released hurricane and flood safety resource by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) marks a major step forward in disaster preparedness and worker protection. Now in its third edition, this resource provides practical, research-backed guidance for employers, responders, and the general public to reduce risks during and after hurricanes and […]
Child Labor Investigations: 7 Critical Insights into How Resource Constraints Threaten Enforcement
Child labor investigations across the United States are facing serious challenges due to resource constraints, understaffing, and outdated systems, according to a recent audit by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Inspector General (OIG). The report found that while child labor violations nearly doubled from 3,748 in 2019 to 7,624 in 2023, the Wage […]
6 Alarming Truths: Why 1 in 6 Bacterial Infections Are Now Untreatable — A Dire Wake-Up Call for Health and Safety
Introduction The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a stark warning: one in six laboratory-confirmed bacterial infections worldwide is now resistant to standard antibiotic treatment. Financial Times+2Reuters+2 This rising tide of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is not just a medical issue — it’s a critical health and safety threat at a global scale. Bacterial infections are […]
Inside the Lithium-Ion Boom: The 6 Hidden Health Risks Workers Can’t Ignore
The world is moving toward cleaner energy and electric mobility — and lithium-ion batteries are at the center of this transformation.From electric vehicles to smartphones and solar energy storage, lithium-ion batteries power our everyday lives. But behind this innovation lies a growing concern: the health and safety of workers involved in battery manufacturing. In this […]
UK Public Sector Workplace Deaths Surge 67% — Shocking New Analysis
A decade-long review of UK Public sector workplace deaths shows a stark shift in risk: while construction still accounts for the most fatalities overall, public administration, defence, health and education have recorded the steepest increase—up 67% since 2014/15. Key findings at a glance for UK Public Sector Workplace Deaths Why it matters These figures underline […]
