27 January Weather readiness: Driving in poor weather conditions When the temperatures drop, the roads can become icy, making driving more dangerous. Ensuring your vehicle is prepared for cold weather can make the difference between a safe and a hazardous journey. As an employer, you must manage health and safety risks to workers who drive a vehicle on the road as part of their … Read More
7 January First Aid: Is one day enough? First aid is a critical part of workplace health and safety. UK law requires employers to provide “adequate and appropriate” first aid arrangements for their staff. This means having trained personnel, suitable equipment, and clear procedures in place. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) sets guidelines to help businesses meet these obligations, including recommendations on … Read More
17 December Meet the team: What inspires our health and safety consultants Following the 25th anniversary of LRB Consulting Ltd, we asked some of our consultants what motivated them to work in health and safety. At LRB Consulting Ltd, the team shares a passion for shaping a positive safety culture, going above and beyond to help others improve workplace safety. Read on to hear our consultant’s responses. … Read More
25 November Prosecution: Worker fatally injured in machinery accident In the following article, we discuss a recent Health and Safety Executive (HSE) prosecution. This prosecution highlights the need to take workplace safety seriously, and the importance of carrying out and acting on risk assessments. The HSE case A Derbyshire-based company have been fined £277,500 after a worker was trapped and killed in an unguarded … Read More
21 November Seasonal stress considerations in warehouse settings As Black Friday and the festive season approach, warehouse operatives face intense pressure to meet increased demand nationwide. High quotas, repetitive tasks, and cramped workspaces can quickly lead to stress, fatigue, and even injury. Addressing these challenges is important to maintaining wellbeing and fostering a positive health and safety culture. As part of National Stress … Read More
5 November Celebrating 25 years of LRB Consulting Ltd! Friday 07 November 2025 marks the 25-year anniversary of LRB Consulting Ltd. To mark the occasion, we spoke to our Director, Michael Ellerby to ask him about his health and safety journey, leading to this milestone. What inspired you to start your own health and safety consultancy? There were two complementary factors: some rigidity in … Read More
27 October Workplace noise: HSE find gaps in workplace protection Hearing loss caused by excessive noise at work can be permanent, but with the right health and safety measures, it is preventable. Some industries where noise exposure is commonly found include manufacturing, mechanics, construction and events settings. The Labor Force Survey from 2021/22 to 2023/24 estimated that the number of workers with work-related hearing problems … Read More
21 October A spotlight on emergency lighting With shorter days upon us, now is a good time to turn our attention to the importance of emergency lighting, and the role it plays in supporting emergency evacuations. In the event of power failure or a fire, emergency lighting can illuminate the exit routes, manual call points and firefighting equipment. This allows building occupants … Read More
17 October Fatality highlights the importance of cold weather preparedness A recent investigation from the HSE saw Lanes Group Limited fined £800k following the tragic death of a drainage engineer. The employee was critically injured when a frozen jet hose exploded and struck him in the face. He was placed on life support, which was switched off just after Christmas in 2022, leaving behind a … Read More
24 September Prosecution: Construction company fined after exposing workers to asbestos risks Asbestos was banned in 1999, however when construction works take place on older buildings, the presence of asbestos can pose an occupational hazard to workers. We recently highlighted the mesothelioma risks associated with asbestos, which are further evidenced in the HSE prosecution below. HSE prosecution In August 2025, a Manchester-based construction firm, A1 Property Maintenance … Read More