The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has taken unprecedented enforcement action against an occupational health service provider, issuing its first ever Prohibition Notice in this context following serious deficiencies in health surveillance delivery.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published new sector specific guidance on controlling exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) when working with engineered stone, alongside a nationwide inspection campaign targeting fabricators and related businesses. These developments represent a significant and deliberate shift in regulatory expectations, with clear implications for dutyholders under COSHH.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has recently prosecuted Cardiff University following a serious failure to manage workplace exposure risks, resulting in a £280,000 fine after two employees developed occupational asthma.