health and safety executive Archives

26th January 2021 by Ian Stone

Will new HSE director mean more prosecutions for Health and Safety breaches?

Last month, the HSE began the search for its new Director of Legal Services. This is interesting because this is a brand new position that has been created at the organisation following the HSE’s recent Chief Executive-led review. The HSE said the new role was pivotal and would contribute to directly to public confidence in …

26th November 202010th November 2020 by Ian Stone

Construction health and safety inspections

Health & Safety can feel like a minefield for many businesses. Bosses fear visits from the dreaded Health & Safety inspector and worry about becoming embroiled in endless reams of red tape. Firms regularly become frustrated with ever-increasing workloads landing on their desks because the Government keeps on adding more and more Health & Safety …