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UK nuclear regulator confirms increase in nuclear site health and safety incidents

Nov 14, 2024 | pinsentmasons.com | Kevin Bridges

In his latest annual report on Great Britain’s nuclear industry (134-page PDF/2.2MB), the chief nuclear inspector (CNI) has highlighted that while the proportion of those incidents which had the potential to have more serious consequences remains unchanged at 20%, the overall number of reportable incidents under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) has increased in 2023-24 compared to the previous year and the pre-Covid average.
Public Inquiry Lawyers

Sep 25, 2024 | pinsentmasons.com | Julian Diaz-Rainey |Jacqueline Harris |Kevin Bridges |Andrew Mitchell

With over 300 lawyers and support staff we have the ability to manage major highly sensitive projects with substantial resources. We regularly deal with matters under the full glare of the media with every member of the team (lawyer or support staff) having an understanding that their work is under close public and media scrutiny. We have years of experience effectively managing a wide range of investigations, often high-profile and sensitive.
‘Martyn’s Law’ update published but clarity and guidance still required

Sep 19, 2024 | pinsentmasons.com | Fiona CAMERON |Kevin Bridges

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill was published in response to a commitment originally made by the previous government in the aftermath of the Manchester Arena bombing. Known as “Martyn’s Law” after victim, Martyn Hett, the bill (56 pages / 581 KB) places a statutory duty on those responsible for qualifying premises and events to implement reasonably practicable public protection procedures and/or measures, depending on the capacity of the premises.
Bosses urged to place workplace health and safety ‘on equal footing’ among business priorities

Aug 6, 2024 | pinsentmasons.com | Fiona CAMERON |Kevin Bridges

The guidance, which is aimed at directors and managers, sets out practical steps they can take to lead health and safety effectively in their organisations. Research into organisational climate and culture shows that the way a leader acts and talks about health, safety and wellbeing “broadcasts a distinct signal, which, in turn, informs employees’ attitudes and behaviours” to workplace health and safety, according to the document.
Construction in spotlight over number of workplace fatalities - Kevin Bridges

Jul 12, 2024 | scotsman.com | Kevin Bridges

Kevin Bridges says the average number of deaths in the building sector is significantly higher than the pre-pandemic periodConstruction companies have been urged to review their health and safety policies after new data showed most workplace fatalities in the UK occur in the sector. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), 138 workers were killed in work-related accidents in 2023/24, with 51 (37 per cent) of those fatalities reported in construction.
Workplace fatalities rise in the UK

Jul 9, 2024 | pinsentmasons.com | Fiona CAMERON |Kevin Bridges

According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), 138 workers were killed in work-related accidents in 2023/24, with 51 other those fatalities reported in construction. There were 136 fatal injuries in the workplace in 2022/23 – 47 of which were in construction.
How do we fix the UK’s poor mental health and wellbeing challenge?

Apr 2, 2024 | britsafe.org | Mike Robinson FCA |Samuel Hunt |Aliyah Davies |Kevin Bridges

To put it in perspective, it’s nearly what we spend on all state schools in England, nearly what the Chancellor raises in corporation tax each year, and it could pay for all nurses in England for at least the next five years. When the bill for HS2 was spiralling, the Government decided to reallocate the money elsewhere in the transport system. You can’t reallocate the money lost to workplace sickness and ill health.
CDM prosecutions – what can we learn from them? | British Safety Council

Mar 15, 2024 | britsafe.org | Kevin Bridges |Hannah Beaumont |Pinsent Masons |Paddy Lillis

To improve the safety of construction works throughout the construction process, regulations were introduced, initially in 1994. Since then, the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM regulations) have gone through various iterations, each aimed at further improving health and safety outcomes in construction projects. The most recent provisions are contained in the 2015 Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM 2015), which came into force on 6 April 2015.
UK government commits to action on occupational health

Mar 6, 2024 | pinsentmasons.com | Fiona CAMERON |Kevin Bridges

Dame Black will lead the government’s occupational health taskforce which, among other things, will develop a voluntary occupational health framework for businesses. The framework, which is being developed in response to a public consultation exercise, will be designed to increase awareness of the benefits of occupational health provision in the workplace.
Environmental health professionals: a vital armoury in protecting public and worker health

Feb 29, 2024 | britsafe.org | Louise Hosking |Kevin Bridges |Hannah Beaumont |Pinsent Masons

Our members work as Environmental Health Officers within local authorities enforcing regulatory standards. They are co-regulators with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for health and safety legal standards; with the Environment Agency on environmental protection and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) in respect of food safety and integrity.