Monday, August 31, 2015 PRIMARY SCHOOL NOT ALLOWED LADDERS Primary school not allowed ladders due to health and safety. Therefore staff use chairs to reach up when 'working at heights'. Read more
Thursday, August 27, 2015 WORK EXPERIENCE - CUTTING THROUGH THE BUREAUCRACY Introducing students to the world of work can help them understand the work environment, choose future careers or prepare for employment. Read more
Tuesday, July 14, 2015 HSE MYTH BUSTERS CHALLENGE PANEL Case 328 - Customer not allowed a coffee with a child’s meal deal Issue Read more
Thursday, June 18, 2015 CASE 241 - SHOP DOOR LEFT OPEN IN COLD WEATHER On trying to close a shop door that was left open in cold weather the enquirer was told that the door had to remain open to allow wheelchair users access, apparently this had come from 'Health and Safety'. Read more
Thursday, June 18, 2015 FIRM FINED AFTER WORKER SUFFERS HORRIFIC HEAD INJURIES A manufacturing company has been sentenced after a worker suffered horrific head injuries when he became trapped in a machine at a Newcastle factory. Read more