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HSE news from all over the world with updates from all industries such as construction, health, hospitality, restaurants, public offices, real estate, factories, pharmaceuticals, Oil and gas, energy, and so on.

This category will get you acquainted with the latest hse news from health and safety organisations and keep you up to date on these matters in the industry and beyond.

The hse news & Updates cover topics from

  •  COSHH control of substances hazardous to health.
  • RIDDOR- reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrence regulations and their best practises all over the world.
  • LOLER-lifting operations and lifting equipment regulations.
  • The management of health and safety at Work Regulations 1992.
  • The working time regulation 1998.
  •  PUWER- The provision and use of work equipment Regulation 1998
  • Fire regulation 2023.
  • The Ionizing Radiation Regulation 2017.
  • The health and safety at work HASAWA Act 1974
  • The health and safety (Display screen equipment) regulation 1992.
  • The personal protective equipment at work regulation 1992
  • The first aid at work regulations 1981.
  • Manual handling operations regulations 1992.

Other Local hse regulations in Nigeria are below.

  • National Health Act,2014.
  • Employees’ Compensation Act, 2010.
  • Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) Act, 2007.
  •  National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) Act, 2007& Subsidiary Regulations.
  • Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act, 2007.
  • Nigerian Minerals and Mining Regulations, 2011.
  • Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Act, CAP. N142, LFN. 2004.
  • Nigerian Basic Ionizing Radiation Regulations, 2003.
  • Nigerian Radiation Safety in Nuclear Medicine Regulations, 2006.
  • Petroleum Act, CAP. P10, LFN. 2004.
  • Mineral Oils (Safety) Regulations, 1997.
  • Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority Act (NCAA), 2006.
  • Nigerian Maritime Administration And Safety Agency (NIMASA) Act, 2007.
  • Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) Act, 2015.
  • Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON)Act, 2014.
  • Fire Service Act, CAP. 146, LFN, 1990.
  • Lagos State Safety Commission(LSC) Law, 2011.
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Sainsbury’s supermarket has been fined 1million pounds.

Sainsbury’s, A supermarket giant has been fined  £1M on the 8th of April 2022 following a customer accident.  What leads to the Sainsbury’s supermarket’s one million pounds fine. According to IOSH Magazine, the West Berkshire council investigator, Abi Stinson narrated that the incident happened during the covid… Read More »Sainsbury’s supermarket has been fined 1million pounds.

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A principal contractor was sentenced for dangerous excavation work.

The contractor was sentenced for dangerous excavation work. A principal contractor has been sentenced to sixteen weeks imprisonment, suspended for twelve months and involved to pay costs of £5,673. And carry out 200 hours of work. Dangerous excavation work; What leads to the fine? Between… Read More »A principal contractor was sentenced for dangerous excavation work.

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ESSO, An Oil Company owned by Exxon Mobil in Uk has been fined half a million pounds.

ESSO, An Oil Company owned by Exxon Mobil in Uk has been fined half a million pounds.  What resulted in the fine? There was a leak of a dangerous gas discovered by a worker who was on his way home. A member of the staff… Read More »ESSO, An Oil Company owned by Exxon Mobil in Uk has been fined half a million pounds.

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World red cross and red crescent day 2022

World red cross day for 2022 will be on the 8th of May.  The event is supported by the International red cross and red crescent movement since the first Red Cross day were held in 1948.  Brief History of Redcross. In 1859, Henry Dunant, a… Read More »World red cross and red crescent day 2022

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World day for safety and health at work 2022

The world day for safety and health happens every year. Mainly to celebrate safety and promote the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases globally. Every 28th day of April, the world gathers to partake in this event. It’s a welcoming event for HSE professionals from… Read More »World day for safety and health at work 2022

potato harvester injury

A farmer was fined after the worker became entangled in a potato harvester

A worker suffered multiple injuries from being entangled in the contra-rotating rollers of a potato harvester.  The Employer ( a farmer) was later fined the sum of £4,992 and was ordered to pay costs of £5,805. Read the story that leads to the fine. On… Read More »A farmer was fined after the worker became entangled in a potato harvester

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10 Reasons why you should choose online MBA in India

In online MBA, students from across the country pursue the course, offering vast networking opportunities. You can build a robust relationship with your classmates, seniors, teachers, and alumni during the course. Numerous colleges conduct online sessions, webinars, and seminars to offer networking opportunities

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Embracing the Future of Driving: The New York 5-Hour Online Pre-Licensing Course

The shift towards online education in driver’s licensing is a testament to New York’s commitment to safety and accessibility. As technology advances, so does our approach to educating the next generation of drivers. The 5-hour online pre-licensing course is a beacon of progress in driver education for New Yorkers looking to navigate the roads.