Hse

HSE found the risk assessments in place were not sufficient

Chemicals firm fined £2.5m after serious breaches

A firm that makes chemicals used by the paper industry has received a seven-figure fine after two uncontrolled releases of acid at a site in Essex.

BPIF bangs the drum on noise

The BPIF has urged print bosses to ensure their workplace noise control measures are up-to-date, and warned that the Health & Safety Executive is currently carrying out unannounced inspections.