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Thirty-five construction workers were killed in work-related incidents between April 2024 and March 2025, the latest Health and Safety Executive (HSE) annual fatalities statistics show. Although this brings the number of construction worker deaths back to pre-covid levels and represents a considerable reduction from 2023/24 and 2023/22, when 51 and 47 construction workers died, respectively,

Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspections are crucial elements in maintaining workplace safety and legal compliance in the construction industry. With workplace accidents costing the UK construction sector over £1 billion annually, understanding what HSE inspectors look for during site visits is essential. Non-compliance can result in substantial fines, project delays, and potential prosecution. Here,

Amendments to the name Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) were made in the 5th Edition of the IET Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment, where the regulations outlined that this service name had been changed to Electrical Equipment Testing (EET). Here, we discuss the reasons why this update was made and

As industry and the Building Safety Regulator trade blows over the reasons for delays in Gateway 2 approvals, does Dame Judith Hackitt’s reference to a ‘Gateway 2.5’ reveal how government might try to break the logjam? In her recent evidence before the House of Lords investigation into the Building Safety Regulator (BSR), Dame Judith Hackitt

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has updated its guidance on manual handling, reminding employers of their legal duties to protect workers from injury when lifting, carrying, or moving loads. The guidance explains how to assess risks and minimise hazards, helping businesses comply with regulations. Manual handling refers to moving loads by hand or bodily

The Fire Industry Association (FIA) has published the July 2025 update to its guidance on PFAS in Firefighting Foams, setting out the latest developments in both UK and EU restrictions. While there’s currently no legal ban in the UK on supplying or refilling fluorotelomer-based (C6) AFFF, regulations are changing fast, particularly around legacy chemicals like