Welcome to this month’s Health & Safety Update. In this edition, we highlight key regulatory updates, enforcement activity, and seasonal safety topics that employers should be aware of.
Key topics covered include:
Latest HSE Fatal Injury Statistics
A summary of the recently published workplace fatality figures for 2025/26, including the most common causes of fatal incidents and what employers can do to reduce risk.
Engineered Stone & Silica Dust
An update on HSE enforcement action targeting engineered stone fabrication businesses, highlighting the dangers of respirable crystalline silica (RCS) and the controls expected by inspectors.
Recent Enforcement Trends
Common themes emerging from recent prosecutions, including work at height, lone working, excavations, tower scaffolds, and workplace vehicle safety.
Construction Site Security During Summer Holidays
Practical guidance on protecting members of the public, particularly children, from the dangers associated with unsecured construction sites.
Working Safely in High Temperatures
Simple but effective measures employers can implement to reduce the risk of heat stress, fatigue, and temperature-related workplace incidents.
What You Should Do Now
Practical steps to review your current arrangements, strengthen control measures, and ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
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