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Annual HSE statistics explained: Key takeaways and priorities for 2026

Get headline insights from the HSE’s health and safety at work figures for 2024/25 – alongside practical guidance for your 2026 compliance programme.

John Southall

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A double acquisition for Opus Safety - expanding our services across occupational health and training

Opus recently welcomed Agility Risk and Compliance and Three Spires Safety to our group, broadening our portfolio of health and safety services.

John Southall

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2023 HSE target areas – do your safety controls measure up?

The HSE has released this year's top safety priorities. Learn what inspectors will look for in 2023, plus expert tips to prevent interventions.

Ian Hatherly

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Recent prosecutions: £100,000 prosecution after failing to protect workers from Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)

Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) is a hazard for many employees. The HSE prosecuted a West Midlands chemical manufacturer after failing to protect employees from vibrating tool health risks.

John Southall

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Recent prosecutions: Manufacturer receives six-figure fine following apprentice injury

A manufacturer faces a £187,600 penalty for failing to safeguard an apprentice machine operator. Raise standards with essential precautions to protect young workers.

John Southall

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Recent prosecutions: Leading builders merchant fined £2 million after fatal car accident

A driver was killed when poorly secured timber fell from the side of a lorry. Boost best practices across your business with a refresher on DVSA loading guidance.

Ian Dunsford

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Building a safety-driven workforce at Hitachi Construction Machinery (UK)

Bringing health and safety in-house across a national operation

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Elevating safety at Bunting Magnetics

Pushing beyond everyday compliance with end-to-end digital safety

McLaughlan Transport trucks on motorway near Perth

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Strengthening safety at McLaughlan Transport

Establishing a structured safety programme from the ground up

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Creating a culture of safety: The business case for a compliance-first mindset

A practical guide to building a strong, compliance-first safety culture - making the business case, comparing strong and weak cultures, setting out five steps to embed accountability, and tracking maturity with the Bradley Curve.

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MD, Builders Merchant

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Selecting your health and safety partner: A guide to choosing the right level of support

A practical guide for business leaders weighing in-house, ad hoc, retained, and competent person partnership models, with the criteria for choosing a provider that scales with your business.

MD, Builders Merchant

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Protecting against noise-induced hearing loss: Choosing the proper protection for your team

A guide to safeguarding employees from permanent hearing damage caused by workplace noise exposure, covering legal responsibilities, noise reduction solutions, and PPE selection.

MD, Builders Merchant

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Occupational health: The business benefits of a proactive approach

This whitepaper examines how a proactive occupational health strategy reduces costs, prevents long-term sick leave, and builds a compliant, high-performing workforce.

MD, Builders Merchant

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Occupational health: Protecting long-term lung health

Practical guidance for protecting workers from chronic lung conditions through proven control measures, covering respiratory hazards, legal duty of care, and occupational health programmes.

MD, Builders Merchant

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RIDDOR: Making sense of reporting requirements

Opus Safety's whitepaper addresses widespread confusion surrounding RIDDOR reporting obligations in the UK, providing expert guidance on incident reporting thresholds and key legislative definitions.

MD, Builders Merchant

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Safer storage and distribution: An essential guide for warehouse operators

A practical guide delivering proven safety solutions for warehousing and distribution sectors, covering risk assessments, health and safety legislation, forklift accidents, falls from height, racking systems, and compliance technology.

MD, Builders Merchant

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Annual HSE statistics explained: Key takeaways and priorities for 2026

A double acquisition for Opus Safety - expanding our services across occupational health and training

2023 HSE target areas – do your safety controls measure up?

Recent prosecutions: £100,000 prosecution after failing to protect workers from Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)

Recent prosecutions: Manufacturer receives six-figure fine following apprentice injury

Recent prosecutions: Leading builders merchant fined £2 million after fatal car accident

Building a safety-driven workforce at Hitachi Construction Machinery (UK)

Elevating safety at Bunting Magnetics

Strengthening safety at McLaughlan Transport

Creating a culture of safety: The business case for a compliance-first mindset

Selecting your health and safety partner: A guide to choosing the right level of support

Protecting against noise-induced hearing loss: Choosing the proper protection for your team

Occupational health: The business benefits of a proactive approach

Occupational health: Protecting long-term lung health

RIDDOR: Making sense of reporting requirements

Safer storage and distribution: An essential guide for warehouse operators

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