As (most of) the UK has been basking in the heat of the unseasonably warm weather, Public Health England have issued warnings regarding the possible health effects of elevated temperatures. For most, a common sense approach such as keeping hydrated is adequate to ensure they do not encounter any problems whilst enjoying the hottest September for decades. Some people, however, are more...

As part of our NEBOSH (general certificate) course we consider how to work safely and what precautions are required whilst excavating.  One precaution is to have safe egress and access. In April this year a construction company based in London was fined a total of £40,000 for two breaches of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 and to pay costs of £1,486. These...