2024 Archive
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Aug
Aug
Lithium power in construction: managing risk alongside innovation
Lithium battery power has changed the way we live our lives and whilst not a new innovation, over recent years, has been increasingly favoured on construction sites.
19
Jul
Jul
Biggest threats facing SMEs 2024 revealed by Allianz
New research by Allianz Commercial has found that inflation continues to be the biggest threat facing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in 2024.
16
Jul
Jul
The importance of setting an appropriate indemnity period
Underinsurance in business interruption (BI) policies is common, and can jeopardise an organisation’s ability to fully recover following a loss.
16
Jul
Jul
Recycling company fined after workers exposed to wood dust
The long-term health of workers at a wood waste recycling centre was put in danger due to excessive exposure to the dust their work created, a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) prosecution has found.
12
Jul
Jul
Company fined for worker injury
Manchester Company Fined £20,000 After Worker Falls Through Roof, Sustaining Serious Injuries
04
Jun
Jun
Underinsurance - a continuing issue
All businesses are open to risk if they don’t have the correct level of insurance, and some, more than others, may be at risk of financial hardship as a result of being either underinsured or uninsured.
21
May
May
A Costly Mishap: Metal Company Fined £12,000 for Worker’s Life-Altering Injury
When it comes to workplace safety, cutting corners can have devastating consequences. A recent case involving a metal processing company in Oldbury, West Midlands, serves as a sobering reminder of this fact.
03
May
May
Electrical Shock Horror
A company has been fined £40,000 after an electrical flash inflicted severe burns on one of its workers.
24
Apr
Apr
Pothole prangs rise as motorists enter most dangerous month
Last year local authorities saw a 66% increase in pothole-related vehicle damage claims, while claims in February doubled compared to the previous year. After a number of recent storms, insurers are warning motorists that even more potholes are likely to be littering Britain’s roads.
22
Apr
Apr
Industry specific risk management guides
Our insurer partner Axa Insurance have produced industry specific risk management guides to help you reduce the risks associated with your business and keep your business operational as well as protecting your staff and customers safe.
13
Apr
Apr
Metalworking fluids: Most businesses inspected ‘not doing enough’ to protect workers
Back in September last year, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced it was carrying out inspections. Sinc...
20
Mar
Mar
Keep people safe from future dangers of asbestos, regulator warns
The dangerous material was banned from construction 25 years ago
Asbestos may still be present in buildings built before 2000
New HSE campaign emphasises legal duties to manage asbestos
Buildings that people use in their daily lives, such as workplaces, schools and hospitals are the focus of a new campaign to keep people safe from asbestos.
Asbestos may still be present in buildings built before 2000
New HSE campaign emphasises legal duties to manage asbestos
Buildings that people use in their daily lives, such as workplaces, schools and hospitals are the focus of a new campaign to keep people safe from asbestos.
13
Mar
Mar
Top five risks of solar energy
The use of green energy is crucial in the fight against climate change and it’s clear that renewable energy sources will gain prominence over the coming years as technology improves. This is a very good thing but what are the risks?
27
Feb
Feb
The importance of an effective electrical maintenance programme for managing fire risk
Whilst electrical fires are among the most common cause of fire, an effective maintenance programme can reduce risk and improve business resilience.
10
Feb
Feb
Why health and safety should be a priority for every business.
Every business has a legal duty to ensure the health and safety of both employees and members of the public. While accidents do happen, adopting a robust approach to workplace health and safety is key to keeping employees safe.
24
Jan
Jan
Extreme Weather and AI Are the Top Risks in 2024
Extreme weather and artificial intelligence (AI)-generated misinformation and disinformation are the top two risks facing organisations and individuals in 2024, a report by the World Economic Forum (WEF) has found.
08
Jan
Jan
HSE highlights dangers from metalworking fluids
Businesses are being warned to make sure their staff are safe when working with metalworking fluids or coolants.
It’s a highly technical, specialist field applying precision engineering – but can also cause harm to the lungs and skin.
It’s a highly technical, specialist field applying precision engineering – but can also cause harm to the lungs and skin.