A multi-national company that manufactures wood-based products has been fined more than £1 million by the HSE after two workers were seriously injured in separate incidents just months apart.   The case highlights the critical role of proactive health and safety management in preventing accidents and avoiding costly fines.   West Fraser (Europe) Ltd, formerly known as Norbord, admitted to multiple health and safety breaches at its plant in Cowie. The incidents, which took pla

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is increasing its focus on silica dust exposure in the stone worktop installation industry. As awarene

With growing awareness of mental health challenges in the workplace, organisations across the UK are making strides to create more supportive environments. A thoughtful and effective mental health strategy can do wonders for a business. It boosts productivity, reduces absenteeism, and fosters a positive and inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels valued. Why Mental Health Matters in the Workplace Mental health issues, including stress, anxiety, and depression, can ha

Workplace safety is a responsibility that goes far beyond ticking boxes for compliance. It’s about protecting lives, livelihoods, and the reputation of your business. A recent incident involving a crushed worker’s legs has once again highlighted the devastating consequences of failing to uphold health and safety standards.    In January 2025, a logistics company was fined £300,000 after an 800kg pallet collapsed, causing catastrophic injuries to an employee’s legs. The invest

Forest schools are a fabulous educational setting for children, but they also require stringent health and safety policies to ensure that everyone is safe at all times.   It goes without saying that these settings put the children and their wellbeing at the heart of everything they do, but in the case of one forest school in Horsham, the local authority failed to provide comprehensive training to its staff.   27 year-old technician, Adi Sody, lost his finger when preparing wo

If you are planning on undertaking a renovation yourself, or using a contractor, it is essential to make sure that the correct surveys have

A recent report by RS Health and Safety has found there is a gender gap when it comes to PPE. PPE or Personal Protective Equipment is a crucial consideration when it comes to your employee’s safety and wellbeing at work.  The 2024 survey was completed by 891 (71% male) people working in health and safety roles in the UK and Ireland, from a variety of sectors. Business size ranged from 10,000 employees to fewer than 49.  The report found that up to 40% of the employees that re

Our director Ray was an engineer before qualifying as a QHSE consultant. We are specialists when it comes to manufacturing, heavy industry and engineering and have a proven track record of providing H&S provisions in these areas.  In manufacturing environments, the risks to employees are vast. Like all workplaces, slips and trips are common. But in a more industrial environment, you have added hazards such as chemicals, fire, noise, Asbestos, Machinery, falling objects and ma

Delivering a fire safety strategy to the largest food hall in Europe

According to the Health and Safety Executive in 2022/23 there were 561,00 non-fatal injuries according to self-reports from the Labour Force Survey. 124,000 of those resulted in injuries that required an absence from work of over a week. Reducing accidents in your workplace will have a huge impact on your bottom line but will boost employee morale if they know they are safe coming to work. At Ranmoor Health and Safety, we prioritise the well-being of your workforce above all

If you are a Landlord of an HMO have you reviewed your fire risk assessments lately? Several occupants were lucky to escape a fire that totally destroyed the inside of a house on Ecclesall Road, Sheffield.   The fire was thought to have started accidentally in the living room of the property. The cause was a lithium-ion e-bike battery which was charging.  Due to the excellent response from firefighters, the fire was controlled. This serious house fire highlights the legal res