41 h. ago Shell fined after major hydrocarbon release on rig linked to corroded pipework

The Health and Safety Executive said 176 staff working on the platform were put at risk from an explosion if the escaping hydrocarbon gas had ignited.

Economics

67 h. ago Top trainer facing potential ban over welfare record after deaths of four horses in his care

Rudy Rodriguez, one of the top New York based trainers, has been told there were grounds to believe he was ‘an imminent danger to the health, safety or welfare’ of horses

Events

69 h. ago Persimmon Homes West Scotland wins Best Health and Safety in the Community Award at Homebuilder Safety Awards 2025

Visit to primary school in Monklands was a key factor in the housebuilder's success.

Society

2 d. ago Health and safety boss sues online cosmetics firm Beauty Bay for millions over health and safety afterware house balcony fall

Glyn Caddick, 54, plummeted to the floor of a warehouse in Salford after tumbling over safety bars and mesh on a mezzanine floor three storeys up in February 2022.

Economics

3 d. ago Health and safety chief sues beauty giant for millions after horror warehouse fall

Glyn Caddick fell ‘head first’ from a balcony during a building inspection

Events

3 d. ago NHS Tayside ‘destroyed logbooks for Eljamel patients in July 2025’ – inquiry

The Eljamel inquiry heard opening statements on Wednesday.

Science

8 d. ago Farm worker, 61, strangled to death after his clothes got caught in a hen feeding machine

A Health and Safety Executive investigation found the cause of death came down to a missing 50 p screw. Bell Mount Farming Limited have been slapped with a £50,000 fine.

Events

8 d. ago Bellway site manager in East Kilbride scoops health and safety award

Frank McLaughlan has been highly commended at the Homebuilder Safety Awards.

Society

9 d. ago 'Risk of harm': National patient safety alert issued to healthcare staff over patient allergy error

Affected patients may be contacted directly by a healthcare professional 🏥

Events

1 week ago I'm A Celeb stunt axed as 'health and safety' nightmare floods camp with leeches

I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here bosses were forced to scrap one of the series' most iconic stunts after a "health and safety" issue left crew helpless and "unable to take any chances"

Events

1 week ago Classic I'm a Celeb stunt dramatically scrapped because of health and safety

Producers on I'm a Celebrity have been forced to scrap Ant and Dec's traditional grand entrance by helicopter because of red-tape

Events

2 w. ago Surgical patients left in agony amid staffing crisis at one of the UK’s biggest NHS trusts

Exclusive: Surgical staff at a major hospital have reported feeling burnt out and overwhelmed, while others have claimed that staffing levels are unsafe

Events

2 w. ago Sainsbury's issues 'important safety warning' as food item recalled over health risk

Find out more about what product is being recalled and what to do if you have bought it.

Events

2 w. ago Sainsbury's recalls chicken product and issues 'important safety warning' over health risk

⚠ Sainsbury’s is recalling a chicken product from customers

Events

2 w. ago Bereaved mother demands change after NHS trust fined over ‘death trap’ ward

North East London NHS Foundation Trust was fined £565,000 plus £200,000 costs after being found guilty of breaching health and safety.

Events

2 w. ago Sting, 74, sparks concern as he cancels shows for the THIRD time this year

The British rocker, 74, postponed shows in January when he became ill and then again in July due to safety concerns during poor weather.

Politics

3 w. ago Offshore oil workers must lose weight or face losing their jobs under new safety measures

The OEUK industry body will offer support to those who stand to be affected by the safety measure and says job losses would be the “absolute worst-case scenario”

Politics

3 w. ago The safer alternatives to supplements that offer better health advantages

Supplements are often misunderstood and frequently oversold

Politics

last month Villagers left heartbroken after council 'evicts' beloved geese over 'health and safety'

'Lucy Goose' has lived at the pond for years and even found love with another goose - but councillors decided to move her on

Science