The actions of staff in the event of a fire are likely to be crucial to their safety and the safety of other people in the premises. Dave Lewis outlines the role and training needs of fire marshals.

CDM 2007: the story so far

Stuart Armstrong | Features | HSW | 09.11.2007

The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 (CDM) have now been in force for more thank six months - enough time for some early signs to have emerged on how they are being applied in practice on new construction projects across the UK and which aspects clients and principal contractors need to watch out for. Stuart Armstrong reports.

Case study: Miller's tale

Sara Bean | Case Study | 09.11.2007

Chalcroft pays £340,00 for fatal 10m fall

Prosecutions and Claims | 08.11.2007

Fireball steeplejacks families paid £300,000 each

Prosecutions and Claims | 08.11.2007

The families of two steeplejacks engulfed in a fireball explosion during the demolition of a chimney at the Carnaud Metal Box plant in Bolton in 2002 have each received compensation payouts of more than £300,000.

Safeguarding workers abroad

Becky Allen | Features | HSW | 08.11.2007

Business travel is an integral part of many Britons' jobs. Despite huge advances in information and communications technology, UK residents made more than nine million journeys abroad for work last year - up 12% since 2004. But what toll does it take on their health and safety and how can the risks be best managed? Becky Allen reports.

Trench collapse fatality strips WH Malcolm of £100,000

Prosecutions and Claims | 08.11.2007

Glasgow-based construction firm WH Malcolm has been fined £100,000 after a building worker was buried alive when a trench collapsed because the firm failed to provide safe working conditions. After the case, the victim's family criticised the low level of the fine.

Quarry COSHH fine

Prosecutions and Claims | 08.11.2007

Head protection

Ian Browning | Features | HSW | 08.11.2007

Ian Browning of Arco puts the lid on head protection.

Glowing knits

News | HSW | 08.11.2007

University of Manchester researchers have developed a photoluminescent yarn that glows when electrically charged.

Taking the lead: first HSW conference

Louis Wustemann | Features | HSW | 16.10.2007

Leadership and the need for senior management engagement were the themes that occurred at the recent HSW Conference. Delegates were given an overview of current and future developments in regulation, such as corporate manslaughter, and good practice on issues ranging from accident reduction to the new CDM Regulations.

Gas monitors: going prepared

Sarah Ursulan | Features | HSW | 16.10.2007

Where the potential for hazardous atmospheres is enough for you to supply monitors, you need to provide workers with training on how to use them. Providing a worker with a gas detector and showing them the area in which they will work is not a recipe for success. Sarah Ursulan explains why you need to give them thorough training.

Vehicle death was avoidable

Prosecutions and Claims | 15.10.2007

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McAlpine fined £40,000 for crane accident

Director to pay £21,000 to fall victim's family

Builder fined for school wall collapse

£250,000 penalty for rogue director

Lighter regulation questions

Two years behind bars

Wimpey fined £300k for trench collapse

Builder fined after school wall falls

Dealing with dust extraction

Communication and consultation

Directors guidance needs teeth says UCATT

£59,000 fines for fatal shock

Marshalling expertise

CDM 2007: the story so far

Case study: Miller's tale

Chalcroft pays £340,00 for fatal 10m fall

Fireball steeplejacks families paid £300,000 each

Safeguarding workers abroad

Trench collapse fatality strips WH Malcolm of £100,000

Quarry COSHH fine

Head protection

Glowing knits

Taking the lead: first HSW conference

Gas monitors: going prepared

Vehicle death was avoidable