Teen apprentice injured in fall leads to £800k fine for housebuilder
In brief: In detail: Housebuilder, Taylor Wimpey UK Limited, has been fined £800,000 after a 17-year-old apprentice suffered multiple injuries when a temporary stairwell covering collapsed on a construction site in Somerset. Charlie Marsh, a bricklaying apprentice from Whitchurch, Bristol, was less than a year into his career when the incident occurred at the company’s […]
Nigerian company commits N20m yearly to staff safety
In brief: In detail: Chemstar Paints Industries Nigeria Limited has pledged to invest over N20m (£10,500) annually into employee health and safety initiatives as part of efforts to improve staff welfare. Group managing director Adedayo Paseda made the announcement at the company’s recent Health & Safety Week 2025, which took place at its head office […]
From drones to driverless machines: HSE questions AI’s wins and risks
In brief: In detail: The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has lifted the lid on how AI is being used across the industries it oversees – from construction and manufacturing to offshore energy and waste – and what new dangers AI can introduce. Its research has identified around 250 real-world cases where AI is reshaping […]
Is your job hurting your lungs? Experts highlight occupational asthma risks
In brief: In detail: Marking World Asthma Day on 6 May, Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) have urged governments, industry leaders and employers to take action to reduce exposure to known triggers, especially in occupational settings. Despite advances in treatment, asthma continues to claim more than 450,000 lives each year worldwide, with the majority of […]
UK’s first hydrogen training centre to skill engineers for green future
A new facility at Fife College’s Levenmouth Campus has opened to provide Gas Safe registered engineers with accredited training for working with hydrogen, supporting a major green energy trial. In brief: In detail: The UK’s first dedicated hydrogen training centre for gas engineers has been officially opened at Fife College’s Levenmouth Campus in Scotland, a […]
Meet the smart wearable that could change the future of manual handling
Equipped with sensors that mimic human skin and an AI system that learns your every move, could this new generation of safety wearable make back injuries a thing of the past? Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are the most common occupational health problem in the world, but they are also one of the hardest to mitigate. The […]
Turkish Safety Group Warns: Law Reforms Threaten Crucial Safety Roles
A Turkish safety body has raised concerns over a proposed legal change it fears could blur the boundaries of responsibility. In brief: A prominent Turkish occupational health and safety association is urging increased expert involvement in the upcoming legal revision of the “employer” definition, cautioning that unclear wording could lead to confusion. The association, ISG-BIR, […]
Zimbabwe Explosives Firm Moves to Raise Safety and Quality Standards
Intrachem has announced plans to raise quality benchmarks and boost trust across Zimbabwe’s booming mining sector. Intrachem, a major explosives supplier and manufacturer in Zimbabwe, has announced plans to achieve ISO 9001 certification by the end of the year. The company says the move is part of a broader strategy to improve product consistency, raise […]
No One Should ‘Suffer in Silence’: Namibia Prioritises Offshore Safety
Namibia’s growing oil and gas sector must urgently prioritise health, safety and environmental (HSE) standards to avoid derailing its energy ambitions, speakers have warned at the inaugural Offshore Safety Conference in Swakopmund last week. Held in Swakopmund, the Erongo Offshore Safety Conference brought together government officials, industry leaders and regulators to confront the pressing need […]
OSHAssociation Urged Members to alien with the use of AI and Digitalisation during the Global Summit on OSH held virtually recently to Mark the World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2025
At the recent Global Summit on Occupational Safety and Health (OSH), held virtually in April 2025 to commemorate the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, the Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHAssociation) emphasised the imperative for its members to align with emerging developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and digitalisation. The summit, themed “Revolutionizing […]
