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Serious Risk Warning: Height Adjustable Display Screens in Schools
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued an urgent safety notice concerning motorised height-adjustable display screen mounts...
Ray Palmer
3 days ago2 min read


Tata Steel Fined £1.5 Million Over Death of Father-of-Three at Port Talbot Plant
Tata Steel UK has been fined £1.5 million after the death of contractor Jeffrey Delzer, who was crushed between two crane components while working at the company’s Port Talbot steelworks.
Ray Palmer
Aug 82 min read


Oil and Gas Operator Fined £1.4 Million Following Incident on North Sea Platform
An oil and gas operator has been fined £1.4 million after an incident on a North Sea platform endangered the safety of workers, marking another high-profile enforcement action by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The case underscores the heightened focus on safety management within hazardous industries and the serious consequences of lapses.
Ray Palmer
Aug 12 min read


Sentencing Council Update June 2025
Effective 1 June 2025 , the Sentencing Council in England and Wales revised its Health & Safety Definitive Guideline to clarify how...
Ray Palmer
Jul 252 min read


Why now is the time to go above and beyond when it comes to health and safety compliance
In today’s regulatory climate, simply being compliant with health and safety legislation is no longer enough. With updated sentencing...
Ray Palmer
Jul 182 min read
Taylor Wimpey Fined £800,000 After Apprentice Injury
Taylor Wimpey was recently fined £800,000 following a serious incident in which a teenage apprentice suffered injuries on a construction site.
Ray Palmer
Jul 92 min read


AFFF Fire Extinguishers Now Banned in Great Britain
AFFF Fire Extinguishers Now Banned in Great Britain
Ray Palmer
Jul 21 min read


How risk assessments can prevent accidents before they happen
Risk assessments are a legal requirement for employers under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, but beyond compliance, they are the cornerstone of accident prevention. Done well, they don’t just highlight obvious dangers, they uncover hidden risks, encourage safer working practices, and create a culture where health and safety are actively managed and not just ticked off.
Ray Palmer
Jun 183 min read


5 Most Overlooked Workplace Hazards (and How to Fix Them)
At Ranmoor Health and Safety, we believe the smallest details often make the
biggest difference. That’s why we’ve created this quick-reference guide to highlight the five hazards we see most often overlooked.
Ray Palmer
Jun 122 min read


Why leadership is key for compliant workplaces
Creating a Culture of Safety: What Leaders Need to Know At Ranmoor Health and Safety, we believe that building a strong safety culture...
Ray Palmer
Jun 32 min read


Lock It, Tag It, Save Lives: The Case for Stronger Machinery Safety
Lockout/Tagout (often abbreviated to LOTO) is a system used to isolate machinery during maintenance, servicing, or repair. It involves turning off the equipment, locking it so it can’t be switched back on, and tagging it with information about who’s working on it and why.
Ray Palmer
May 122 min read


Mental Health and Workplace Safety
Mental health has rapidly emerged as a critical focus in workplace safety. While physical injuries still dominate workplace safety statistics, an increasing number of employees are reporting issues related to stress, anxiety, and depression, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ray Palmer
May 85 min read


Beyond the 9-to-5: Rethinking Workplace Ergonomics in the Hybrid Era
The pandemic transformed the way we work, and as we move towards a more flexible, hybrid workforce, it’s time to rethink the importance of workplace ergonomics. A huge number of workers in the UK have now shifted to remote work, and many are adopting hybrid working patterns.
Ray Palmer
May 24 min read


When Safe Systems Fail
having a health and safety policy isn’t enough. It’s not a tick-box exercise. Policies must be actively implemented, clearly communicated, and regularly reinforced through training and monitoring.
Ray Palmer
Apr 252 min read


Fire Marshal Training: What It Covers, Why It Matters, and Who Needs It
In a fire emergency, seconds count. The right response at the right moment can save lives, prevent panic, and protect property. That’s...
Ray Palmer
Apr 183 min read


Why are Risk Assessments Important
Risk Assessments are often seen as a tick-box exercise for many companies. However they can be the difference between life and death. ...
Ray Palmer
Apr 82 min read


Tackling Workplace Stress: Five Steps in Five Weeks
April marks Stress Awareness Month, a reminder that stress is more than just a word we throw around meaninglessly. Stress is one of the lead
Ray Palmer
Apr 12 min read


What Does the Grenfell Inquiry Mean for Health and Safety?
The Grenfell Tower fire was a devastating tragedy that exposed critical failures in fire safety and building regulations. The ongoing...
Ray Palmer
Mar 213 min read


Fire Sprinkler Regulations in UK Care Homes: What You Need to Know
Fire safety is crucial in care homes, where vulnerable residents rely on vigorous safety measures to protect them in an emergency. In recent
Ray Palmer
Mar 104 min read


The Importance of Regular Health and Safety Checks
A multi-national company that manufactures wood-based products has been fined more than £1 million by the HSE after two workers were...
Ray Palmer
Feb 203 min read
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