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The AR headset which combines a safety-certified hardhat and augmented reality. Is the construction industry ready for this?

After an explosion at a fabrics treating factory, a company has been fined.

A company has been fined after a worker suffered fatal crushing injuries at a quarry.

After an employee was injured due to his forklift truck overturning, a company has been fined.

After a worker was injured while repairing a conveyer belt, a supervisor has been prosecuted.

A waste management company has been fined £760,000 for safety breaches.

Now that Bonfire Night is coming up, we've decided to compile some useful tips for anyone who is planning to use fireworks for the occasion.

After a worker was paralysed after falling 11 metres, a company has been fined.

After workers were exposed to asbestos while working on a shop refurbishment, a company has been fined.

After major breaches of fire safety regulations, a West London building owner has been prosecuted.

While working at a boat building company, a worker has been injured, resulting in him being unable to work for five months.

With Halloween coming up, we've compiled some Health & Safety Horror stories from the last 15 years.

A construction company has been fined after a worker fell 4.5 metres onto a concrete floor.

World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on 10th October - we talk about the resources available and the latest Mental Health statistics.

An incident involving a product transfer screw resulted in a worker losing several fingers.

An inspection by the Health & Safety Executive revealed significant Health & Safety breaches at a waste and recycling company, resulting in a fine.

The Health & Safety Executive have begun a month long initiative to check that construction firms have their health standards up to scratch.

A mining company has been fined after a worker was crushed while preparing a roof for supports. He suffered a pelvic haematoma and three spinal fractures.

A company has been fined after a worker was seriously injured. He suffered with a broken finger and required a thumb amputation.

A construction company and a security firm were prosecuted after a 74 year old security guard died tragically after exposure to freezing cold conditions.

A chemical company has been fined after a maintenance contractor was ignited by his own welding torch.

A new study has been conducted into the experiences and safety requirements of neurodiverse sports fans, and how sports events can be made more inclusive and enjoyable for these individuals.

A company has been fined after a worker's arm became trapped in a machine while cleaning a conveyer belt.

An investigation has been conducted at Waterloo Station after a passenger fell into the gap between the train and the platform, resulting in fatal injuries.

A diving company has been fined after conducting two dives that failed to ensure the safety of the divers.

An unregistered gas fitter has been fined, after fitting a cooker in a care home without being registered with the Gas Safe Register. He caused a substantial gas leak, endangering staff and residents.

A man has been prosecuted after operating an illegal waste site. He was notified by authorities to attend an interview under caution, but he refused to attend.

A company has been fined after 12 children breathed in contaminated compressed air during a pool training session.

A major cinema company has been fined after a man was fatally injured. He suffered injuries to his neck after becoming trapped under a reclining foot rest.

We explore the attitudes towards Mental Health in the workplace, as well as looking at how businesses can support their employees.

An overview of the shortage of construction workers, and the impact of Brexit on the industry.

Our team is excited to be attending the Borderway Agri Expo on Friday 29th October. We'll be on hand to discuss all things Health & Safety.

We're introducing some of our E-Learning courses, as well as promoting our latest summer E-Learning offer.

A company has been fined after a worker suffered severe chemical burns to one leg and both arms when there was a chemical spillage.

A report by the Health & Safety Executive has confirmed that agriculture has the worst rate of fatal injuries of all the industrial sectors in the UK.

A maintenance engineer suffered fatal head injuries after a large milling machine fell onto him during a moving operation.

A company and its director have been fined after they failed to manage the risks associated with asbestos-containing materials within their premises.

An employer was fined after an employee was killed by electrocution while carrying out planned maintenance at the site.

We're going to the Midlands Business Network Expo - find out more about what we'll be up to on the day.

We've announced our 2022 training schedule - take a look at our upcoming dates for the next year.

An overview of the workplace statistics from 2021.

Our statement outlining our plans for the fourth stage of Covid-19 plans.

We look at some of the main hazards when performing DIY in the home.

We outline some of the dangers of asbestos, as well as giving you an outline of the latest breach.

A child was fatally injured after a locker unit fell onto him, having not been secured to the wall.

A company has been handed a hefty fine after a sub-contractor was left with life changing injuries following a fall from height.

We take a look at some of the dangers of moving machinery.

An overview of the clear dangers of lead dust exposure to our health.

Summer is officially here! But it's not all fun and games for outdoor workers.

Working from height failings remain one of the biggest causes of fatalities and major injuries in the UK.

The Health & Safety Executive have estimated that almost 600,000 workers are exposed to silica dust. We look at the health dangers involved with silica dust.

Minimise Risks to Your Workforce And Pedestrians Warehouses and constructions sites can become hectic very quickly and reversing vehicles are becoming a regular hazard in these environments.   Further to this, last month a storage company were prosecuted and fined £40,000 after a forklift truck crushed a fellow workers legs.   Here are just some […]

Construction is regarded as one of the highest risk industries in the UK. We talk about the importance of planning when it comes to avoiding Health & Safety related dangers.

A builder has been jailed for 24 weeks after failing to report an accident involving a worker who required a leg amputation.

We discuss what the term 'Languishing' means and discuss the ways that you can boost your mental wellbeing.

We welcome IRM Safety to the AW Safety Management family, after acquiring the Cumbria based Health & Safety company.

A company has been fined after a ceiling was damaged during a garage door installation, resulting in workers being exposed to asbestos.

A company has been fined after an incident at a warehouse. A driver sustained life changing mobility injuries as a result.

A property developer has been prosecuted after the Health & Safety Executive discovered serious Health & Safety failings.

A manufacturing company has been sentenced after an apprentice severed three fingers conducting work. He was using an unguarded pillar drill.

A construction company has been fined after an apprentice electrician suffered injuries after a fall from height.

A company has been sentenced after an agricultural engineer was killed following the incorrect labelling of empty oil drums, which had previously contained a highly flammable substance.

We share our tips for reducing stress levels in the workplace.

2 construction companies who were working on a new build in Durham have been fined following CDM regulation breaches.

A Tamworth theme park has been sentenced and fined £1 million following a tragic fatality at their park back in 2017.

A care home in Scotland has been fined £21,000 after a resident suffered a 4.5 meter fall from height.

The government has recently announced new regulations to boost building safety across the UK.

Manufacturing is a dangerous industry known for its high risks. Incorrectly installed machine guarding is just one of the main causes of injury.

With many working from home, the temptation to start the first batch of pancakes is now on. However as simple as it sounds it can become a flipping nightmare.

We all know the statistics of fatalities and risks associated with working at heights, however we continue to see these horrific incidents in the workplace.

Working on a roof at a height is dangerous business, especially when the correct safety measures are not in place.

Clearing footballs from a roof sounds like a routine task for a caretaker. You may have even taken it upon yourself as a school kid in the playground to get it down yourself.

A London Borough Council has been sentenced following the death of a five year old girl back in 2015 due to safety failings at their playground.

Between 2019 and 2020 over 700,000 non fatal injuries occurred in the workplace with a further 111 resulting in a fatality.

Qualsafe have recently released new guidance for Emergency First Aiders.

We would like to take a moment to welcome our newly appointed Marketing Executive Thomas Wilson to the AW Safety family.

Qualsafe have recently released new guidance for Emergency First Aiders.

Between 2019 and 2020 over 700,000 non fatal injuries occurred in the workplace with a further 111 resulting in a fatality.

From 1st April 2021 it will become a legal requirement that all door supervisors and security guards take on Emergency First Aid training as a minimum requirement prior to taking their licence-linked training Top-up qualification.

We explain our Giving Back Programme, and what we are doing to support the local community.

We outline our response to the latest Covid-19 update.

A titanium supplier has been fined after an employee sustained multiple injuries while operating a metal cutting band saw machine.

A company has been fined following a potentially fatal crash injury from a mobile crane.

We outline the responsibilities of small businesses despite the Covid-19 pandemic.

We discuss the importance of PPE for workers who have to continue working in the cold weather.

There are roughly one million cases of food poisoning every year - we discuss how to avoid it over the festive period.

Due to the current pandemic more and more people are currently working from home, here are some free resources to help keep employees safe.

On the 21st April 2018, New (EU) Regulation on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will come into force and replace the old PPE Directive 89/686/EEC.

There is new scientific evidence from the International Agency for Research on Cancer that exposure to mild steel welding fume can cause lung cancer and possibly kidney cancer in humans.