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Saturday 24 October 2026 · London closed
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Every Financial News story tagged workplace safety, newest first.
A new legislative duty is prompting businesses to reassess workplace safety.The Worker Protection Act requires preventive steps against sexual harassment.This law applies beyond traditional office spaces, including events and social gatherings.Experts stress the importance of understanding business-specific risks.Employers…
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A new survey highlights ongoing risks of sexual harassment faced by women in workplaces with over 250 employees, despite upcoming legal changes.More than half of women feel their workplace is…
A former employee of Walkers has secured a £9,000 settlement due to partial hearing loss, following years of exposure to excessive noise without adequate protection.Petronia Greene, 77, worked at Walkers…
SafetyCulture, based in Manchester, has secured £85M to advance its AI-powered solutions and accelerate global expansion.The funding, led by Airtree Ventures, marks a significant step in SafetyCulture's journey, supporting its…
A tragic accident involving a pylon worker has resulted in significant fines for National Grid and a contractor.The worker, Justin Hollins, suffered life-changing injuries following a 33,000-volt electric shock.Investigations found…
A construction director has been fined following a workplace incident involving improper lorry reversing, causing severe injuries to an employee.In November 2022, the director of Peter O’Hare Ltd struck a…
Retail injury claims in the UK highlight significant concerns within the industry, driven by workplace dangers and legal implications.In 2022/23, the UK reported 561,000 non-fatal workplace injuries, with the retail…
A Croydon-based company's director has avoided jail after an employee's death, leading to fines and suspended sentences.Ayman Noor, director of My Best Group, received a suspended sentence following the fatal…
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