Study shows extent of worker fears for their safety

A study conducted by YouGov on behalf of workplace safety company A-Safe found that more than a third of manual workers feel that their employer puts profit above worker safety. In addition, nearly ten per cent of those surveyed said they feared for their safety every...

Worker Hand Arm Vibration syndrome lands employer with hefty fine

The Health and Safety Executive has fined a UK construction company for safety breaches after seven of its employees were diagnosed with Hand Arm Vibration (HAVS). In a hearing at Leeds Magistrates’ Court, it was found that the seven cases had been reported over a...