29 July New Restrictions on AFFF Foam Extinguishers Do you have foam fire extinguishers on site? The rules have changed – are you still compliant? From 04 July 2025, the use of some foam extinguishers (AFFF containing C8 chemicals) have been banned due to environmental effects related to the presence of ‘forever chemicals’. Not all foam extinguishers are affected, but those containing PFOA … Read More
15 September Health and Safety Failings: Engineering firm fined after worker loses finger Health and Safety in the Engineering Workplace A Hampshire engineering firm was fined £14,000 and ordered to pay £2,222.37 after a worker lost a finger in a lathe machine, underscoring the critical importance of prioritising Health and Safety in the Engineering Workplace. Key Facts An engineering firm have been fined after a worker severed one … Read More
2 September A Brief History of Health and Safety This article was written by an Administrator working within the business and is their account of the development of UK health and safety legislation. Working within the consultancy over the past few months I have gained an insight into the world of Health and Safety as it is today, and with this knowledge, I have … Read More