£44 Million a Year in Fines: Why Health and Safety Can’t Be an Afterthought
Health and safety compliance can sometimes find itself at the bottom of a business leader’s to-do list. There are projects to deliver, deadlines to meet and costs to manage. Reviewing a risk assessment or checking whether a health and safety policy still reflects how a business operates can feel less urgent than the day-to-day demands […]
PRR Safety Achieves Bronze Membership with the Supply Chain Sustainability School
PRR Safety is pleased to announce that we have achieved Bronze Membership with the Supply Chain Sustainability School, reinforcing our commitment to continuous improvement, responsible business practices and supporting higher standards across the construction industry. The Supply Chain Sustainability School is an industry-recognised learning platform that helps businesses develop their understanding of sustainability, environmental responsibility, social […]
Asbestos Management: Reducing your compliance headache
At PRR Safety we recently marked Global Asbestos Awareness Week (1–7 April) and the week led to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) issuing a stark reminder to the UK construction and property industry: asbestos management isn’t just ‘best practice’, it’s now seen as a legal requirement. With HSE inspectors continually conducting unannounced site visits […]
Tragic loss highlights the dangers of Dichloromethane based processes – now restricted under UK Law.
A serious workplace tragedy has led to a substantial prosecution and a £400,000 fine for a UK maintenance company after an employee lost his life from exposure to toxic glue vapours – underlining the critical importance of chemical safety, regulatory compliance, and effective risk control in everyday maintenance tasks. The product involved contained dichloromethane (DCM) […]
Welding fumes can cause cancer – are your control measures truly effective?
Welding remains a core activity across construction, manufacturing and engineering – but it carries a risk that must not be underestimated. Exposure to all welding fume, including mild steel welding fume, can cause lung cancer. This applies to routine fabrication, maintenance work and site-based welding just as much as heavy industrial operations. Without effective controls, […]
A preventable incident and what it teaches about Safety Management
A recent prosecution involving a plant hire business serves as a timely reminder of the consequences of poor planning and inadequate control measures when carrying out maintenance work. According to enforcement reports, a mechanic suffered life-changing injuries when a one-tonne excavator bucket fell while he was assisting with repairs on a tipper truck. The raised […]
Health and Safety in 2026 – what are the key trends and priorities.
As organisations look ahead to the New Year Health and Safety continues to mature as a core business discipline. While compliance remains fundamental there is an increasing expectation that Health and Safety functions provide strategic insight, support organisational resilience and contribute to overall performance. The year ahead is likely to be defined by greater scrutiny, […]
December blog – The Dangers of Manufacturing and Why Safety Must Always Come First
A recent incident where a UK stove manufacturer was fined £200,000 after a worker suffered a lower‑leg amputation when stacked metal sheets collapsed highlights the stark realities of the manufacturing sector. This was not an isolated accident; a similar event had occurred at the same business years earlier, underscoring a pattern of missed opportunities to […]
Two Companies Fined After Worker Falls Through Rooflight
A recent case has once again highlighted the devastating consequences of poor planning and inadequate safety measures when working at height. On 8th July 2022 a worker was installing cladding over an existing asbestos cement roof when he stepped onto a fragile rooflight. He fell through and landed on a machine below – his leg […]
