Health & Safety

Health & Safety Audit

In this guide, we'll discuss what a Health & Safety audit is, the benefits of conducting one, and the process to follow.

Endometriosis at Work

In this guide, we'll discuss the effects of endometriosis on your employees, how Peninsula can help you support them, and the legislation you must follow.

Veterinary Risk Assessment

In this guide, we'll discuss hazards within a veterinary practice, safety measures you can take, and how Peninsula can help you with your risk assessment.

Health & Safety Software

In this guide, we'll discuss Health & Safety software, its benefits, and how Peninsula can help with your workplace safety management.

Health & Safety in Manufacturing

In this guide, we'll discuss the common risks in manufacturing, relevant legislation, and how to keep your employees safe at all times.

EHO Inspection

In this guide, we'll discuss what an EHO inspection involves, food and drink safety laws, as well as how to avoid non-compliance.

Council fined after school technician’s severed finger incident

A local authority responsible for a school has been sentenced following an incident where a technician’s finger was severed by a circular saw.

HSE annual fatality stats show rises in Construction and falls from height

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published its annual statistics on work-related fatal injuries, which show 138 workers killed in 2023/4 because of work-related accidents. This represents a rise from 2022/3, which saw 136 fatal injuries to workers. On average, the number has varied between 130-150 in the last decade.

Health and safety industry reacts to Labour win

Back in government after 14 years in opposition, Labour has a massive majority to put their legislative agenda into action. They face a number of challenges, and health and safety law is by no means the least of these. The country faces a mental health crisis with shortages of medical support and community services struggling to meet demand.

Roller door accident strangles worker with own hoodie

An industrial door firm has been deemed ‘highly culpable’ and fined £165,000 by a Scottish court, following the death of an employee in Aberdeen.

Industry bodies call for election focus on safety issues

Key safety sector organisations the Association for Project Safety (APS) and British Safety Council (BSC) have launched their manifestos ahead of the general election, calling for a future Government to invest in and support health and safety.

What will this election change about health and safety?

Looking at the parties’ manifestos in this election, the overall impression of their commitment to health and safety at work is…underwhelming. The kindest thing you could say about the main parties’ plans for health and safety is that mental health is finally getting national, cross-party recognition.

Download your free Health and Safety checklist template and see how to rule out common workplace risk

Read our guide where we'll discuss the risk assessment process and guidelines for employers, as well as providing a free risk assessment template.

Whenever substances that are hazardous to health are present in the workplace employers are under a duty to make sure that they cannot and are not allowed to cause ill-health to any person.

Every employer and every person in control of shared premises where there are commercial relationships has a responsibility for fire safety arrangements and procedures at those premises.

Occupational health surveillance gives an early indication of onset of occupational ill health allowing corrective action to be taken before it can develop into a long term of significant problem.

Employers are required to take reasonably practicable measures to protect the health, safety and welfare of their employees whilst they are at work.