A change to the rules on reporting workplace injuries will save British firms thousands of hours completing official paperwork. From 6 April, employers will no longer have to report injuries which keep workers off normal duties for seven or fewer days.
Category: Business benefits
Small and medium business case studies
Read how a number of small and medium businesses reaped the benefits of implementing good health and safety practice
Ladder Exchange 2011 – Don’t let a dodgy ladder be your downfall
Initiative to provide UK businesses with an easy and simple way to replace broken, damaged or bent ladders and trade them in for new ones.
RoSPA: masterclass seminars return this October
Following a successful run of events at the start of 2011, RoSPA’s “Meet the Experts” masterclass seminars return, covering three new themes: Communicating the business benefits, Leading teams safely and Construction health and safety. Seminars take place at the National Metalforming Centre, West Bromwich 4, 11, and 18 October 2011, book early.
HSE Podcast – Health and safety made simple
In this episode: We look at a new range of tools designed to make health and safety simpler for small businesses. The Employment Minister talks about a new online directory of health and safety consultants…
Podcast – Health and safety made simple
In this episode: We look at a new range of tools designed to make health and safety simpler for small businesses. Employment Minister Chris Grayling talks about a new online directory of health and safety consultants.
2011 International Safety Awards – applications deadline
The International Safety Award recognises and rewards organisations that show a real commitment to improving corporate health and safety. Deadline for submitting completed applications: 31 March 2011.
Health and safety made simple
If you think health and safety has to be complicated – it doesn’t. This site will make it easier for you to comply with the law and manage health and safety in your business.
Podcast – HSE in 2009
In this episode: HSE Chair Judith Hackitt reflects on the key events and changes to British occupational health and safety in the last 12 months.
Employment agency free breakfast and money saving advice
Nottinghamshire employment agency bosses are invited to a free breakfast to discover more about
Business leaders and Directors: “take advantage”
HSE is urging industry leaders to take advantage of a free printed guide that could bring
Average case of ill health costs updated
A revision to the initial estimates for the costs for an average case of ill health (published in August
DVD: Signposts for health and safety
Originally broadcast on BBC2 as 10 half-hour programmes - a variety of small businesses show how
Health surveillance for noise and vibration event
A free event for employers on 19 November in Birmingham to promote the benefits of health
Cost of workplace injuries and ill health
This paper presents detailed estimates of the costs to employers of workplace injuries and work-related ill health in 2005/06.
Retail industry website launched
HSE has launched a new website offering advice and guidance on health and safety topics in the retail
European Campaign on Risk Assessment
A two year european campaign for safety and health at work focussing on risk assessment.
New initiative aims to improve Scotland’s health and safety record
Businesses in Scotland will be encouraged to learn from their peers as part of a new initiative to tackle fatalities,
HSE launches Podcast service
Free regular audio news and updates from the Health and Safety Executive. In our first episode we spoke to Judith Hackitt,
When its comes to protection size does not matter
Health and Safety Commission (HSC) Chair Judith Hackitt reminds employers that

