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A tragic incident in the North Sea has highlighted the critical importance of risk assessment and workplace safety, even for tasks that are often considered routine. In November 2025, Lee Hulse, a 32-year-old worker on the Valaris 121 jack-up drilling rig, fell more than 80ft (24m) to his death after stepping onto a fragile section […]

For many businesses, safety is often judged by one simple metric: “We’ve never had an accident.” On the surface, that sounds reassuring. A clean accident record feels like proof that things are being done correctly. But in reality, it can be one of the most misleading indicators of safety performance. The uncomfortable truth is this: an absence

Health and safety isn’t something you can simply delegate and forget. It’s a core part of leadership, and the HSE is very clear: directors and senior leaders are personally accountable if things go wrong. Strong leadership in health and safety isn’t just about compliance; it’s about protecting the people who work for you, safeguarding your

Workplace transport remains one of the most significant risks on construction sites, warehouses, and industrial environments. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), around 16% of all fatal work-related injuries in Great Britain involve moving vehicles, with an average of 21 lives lost each year. Many of these tragic incidents are preventable and often

The construction and built environment sectors are entering a period of significant regulatory change, particularly around fire safety and how buildings are regulated. Two key developments are shaping this landscape: the continuous review of Approved Document B (Fire Safety) and the government’s consultation on a Single Construction Regulator. Both are responses to lessons learned from

Ignoring HSE enforcement notices can cost construction companies and directors heavily. Learn from a recent North London case and discover practical steps to stay compliant and protect your team. Health and safety compliance is critical in construction. Recent cases show just how costly it can be when companies and directors ignore HSE Prohibition and Improvement

There’s been a noticeable increase in discussion around AI in health and safety, particularly around tools that claim to assess risk by analysing site footage, images and information captured by field teams. On the surface, the idea is compelling. Site operatives record short videos, take photographs or leave voice notes, and the system processes that

It’s now been a year since the CSCS card system underwent two major, permanent changes, introduced in early 2025 to align with the Building Safety Act and the requirement for demonstrable competence on construction sites. If you’re an employer or worker in construction, it’s a good moment to check that everyone on site has the

The recent Health and Safety Executive (HSE) prosecution of Lanes Group Limited, resulting in an £800,000 fine, is a stark and sobering reminder of why robust health and safety management is not optional. At the centre of this case is the tragic death of 51-year-old drainage engineer Miguel Galvao, who was fatally injured when a

In October 2025, the way we classify and manage excavated waste from street and utility works changed with the introduction of the Street Works UK Material Classification Protocol. This replaced the previous RPS 298 and 299 guidance and applies to all street works, including unplanned or emergency excavations. The updated protocol is designed to make waste