Polski Dzial Working at height put under safety spotlight
Dozens of construction sites across Scotland have been put under the spotlight as part of an intensive inspection regime by the Health and Safety Executive. A total of 78 sites were inspected across Scotland during the first three weeks of September and while the majority were found to be managing health and safety appropriately, work […]
Consultation launched on NHS compensation claims
The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on plans to reform the system of NHS compensation claims by introducing a no-fault compensation scheme in Scotland. The change would mean patients who have suffered loss, injury or damage as a result of healthcare treatment could be compensated without having to resort to court action. The proposed […]
Companies told to improve their management of legionella
Businesses are being told to do more to protect workers and members of the public from exposure to legionella. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a safety notice after identifying common failings in legionella control from a review of outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease in GB over the past ten years. HSE’s findings confirmed […]
New statistics on fatal injuries at work
Recently published figures from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have shown that 173 workers were killed from April 2011 to March 2012 – a drop of two from the previous year. The rate of fatal injury remains the same at 0.6 per 100,000 workers. The figures also show the rate of fatal injuries in […]
Review into PiP implant scandal published
A review into the PiP breast implant scandal has found that, although the regulator acted appropriately and followed scientific and clinical advice, there is room for improvement and serious lessons must be learned. Health Minister Lord Howe’s report into PiP breast implants has looked at whether the UK regulator – the MHRA – and the […]