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Matthew Elson, CEO of SHE Software

SHE SOFTWARE SECURES £7M SCALE-UP INVESTMENT

Global health and safety software company SHE Software has announced completion of a £7m Series B investment. The investment further validates SHE Software’s strong market position...
Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS: WHAT EMPLOYERS CAN DO

With cases of the coronavirus now confirmed in the UK and employers sending workers home, XpertHR provides guidance on employers’ rights and responsibilities.  Jo Stubbs,...
HSE INSPECTIONS DUE FOLLOWING WELDING FUME ALERT

HSE INSPECTIONS DUE FOLLOWING WELDING FUME ALERT

Workers must protect their workers’ health by controlling the risks from welding fume the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has said.   HSE's current programme of inspections...
CALLS FOR GOVERNMENT TO ENHANCE SAFETY REGULATOR POWERS

CALLS FOR GOVERNMENT TO ENHANCE SAFETY REGULATOR POWERS

As the board charged with implementing the new Building Safety Regulator meets this week and the government begins to frame its legislation, a UK construction body has called for enhanced powers for...
PROSECUTION OVER THREATENING OF HSE INSPECTOR

PROSECUTION OVER THREATENING OF HSE INSPECTOR

A senior inspector at Britain’s workplace regulator has stressed that the organisation will not tolerate violence, aggression or abuse of its staff after a man was sentenced for a public order...
WOLTERS KLUWER ACQUIRES CGE RISK MANAGEMENT

WOLTERS KLUWER ACQUIRES CGE RISK MANAGEMENT

Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory has signed an agreement to acquire CGE Risk Management Solutions B.V. (CGE), a provider of risk management software, including the industry-standard BowTieXP...
IOSH HOSTS MAJOR PREVENTION MEETING WITH ISSA

IOSH HOSTS MAJOR PREVENTION MEETING WITH ISSA

Representatives from all over the world arrived in Leicester on 05 February for two days of meetings hosted by IOSH in its role leading the Education and Training Section of the International Social...
 ARCO ADVISES ON WEATHERING THE STORM THIS WINTER

ARCO ADVISES ON WEATHERING THE STORM THIS WINTER

When workers are uncomfortably wet, cold or hot, it’s not only a wellbeing issue but also a safety risk. Arco, a UK-based health and safety expert, wants individuals and business owners to...
GAS FITTER JAILED ILLEGAL GAS WORK

GAS FITTER JAILED FOR ILLEGAL WORK

A self-employed gas fitter has been jailed after working on gas appliances while unregistered. Manchester Crown Court heard that in November 2014, Mr Richard Goldthorpe was served a Prohibition...
INCREASING PROTECTION THROUGH LAYERS

INCREASING PROTECTION THROUGH LAYERS

ProtecWork from Snickers Workwear is fully accredited and independently-tested protective wear for heat, flame, electrical arc and chemical risk environments. The range delivers high performance...

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