Health and Safety News

In Europe, the rules governing the aviation industry, especially the working hours of pilots, are framed by the European Parliament. Recently the pilots of thirty-six European countries staged a protest against the European Parliament and the European Commission. They now plan to go to Brussels, the seat of the Parliament, to register their protest.
Their main [...]

The Health and Safety Executive is urging employers using ride-on mowers to be more cautious after the successful prosecution of an employer following an accident involving use of a ride-on mower in a park.
An employee of Cheltenham Borough Council fell down from the ride-on mower in a park in 2008, suffering lung injuries in addition [...]

The HSE reiterated its call for implementing better safety practices at work places after judges slapped a fine of £40,000 on Thames Valley Police following a bizarre incident that led to the injury of a staff member.
The officer responsible for the incident was also found guilty and fined separately. Both the police force and the [...]

The Highways Agency has issued a warning to all vehicle owners driving through areas where roadworks are being carried out. The agency has issued this warning keeping in mind the safety of the drivers as well as the workers who work on such roadways.
The casualty figure of roadworkers between 2003 and 2008 stood at 11 [...]