The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a new inspection initiative targeting the agricultural sector, and potato farmers in particular, to remind them of the importance of managing risks to workers during the potato harvest.
The Health and Safety Division of the Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal Service was recently involved in the prosecution of a cargo handling company after its health and safety failings led to a worker sustaining serious injuries.
The issue of road safety has been very much in the spotlight recently, with a number of organisations highlighting the steps that drivers can take to reduce the likelihood of accident and injury.
The UK Government has been urged to pledge its support for European Commission plans to improve new vehicle safety standards.
New research has highlighted the need for more action to prevent women feeling forced to wear high heels.