The HSE inspector's job description meant he or she was never going to be your best friend. But Max Gosney asks if new Fee For Intervention powers are unnecessarily setting the inspectors up as your worst enemy.
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Common sense it may be, but all too often the use of machine guards falls way short of the legal standards. Brian Tinham talks to TÜV SÜD about problems and solutions.
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A bankrupt owner, a bad rep and a crisis of confidence – Ellesmere Port was down and very nearly out 18 months ago. But a radical flexible working deal between bosses and unions has delivered a stunning turnaround.
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The forthcoming Safety & Health Expo promises to deliver a broad educational content, as well as a showcase of the latest products and services. We look ahead to the event and find out what visitors can expect to see and hear.
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Sherlock Holmes locked horns with Professor Moriarty; Batman went 'kapow' with the Joker; now you must do battle with the dastardly, difficult employee.
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Bosses across the globe are failing as leaders: their direct reports would rather suffer a bad hangover, do housework or see their credit card bill arrive than face sitting through a performance discussion with them.
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As part of its review of health and safety legislation, the government has been considering whether regulations covering related topics such as lifting and loading operations could be pulled together. Is a merger of PUWER and LOLER still on the cards?
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Is your kaizen board buried beneath a thick layer of dust? Do your employees cling to the 'but we've always done it that way' excuse? Time to reinvigorate your CI with the best tips from the WM Manufacturing Conference.
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Keeping employees safe from workplace risks or hazards is a daily challenge for manufacturing employers. That's where personal protective equipment comes in, as Laura Cork reports.
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In WM's Shop Talk column, Alan McLenaghan of Saint-Gobain Glass describes his perfectionist's journey from Glasgow to Minnesota – and a fondness for Scottish bread
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WM's Shop Talk gets under the skin of the men and women on the frontline of UK factories. Here, Anne Kirkland of Aimia Foods discusses work, football, Egyptology... and what's retirement?
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One in three manufacturers depends on an employee aged over 65, according to our recent People & Productivity report. WM united grassroots site managers to discuss the practical challenges presented by an ageing workforce
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WM looks ahead to next month's Health & Safety North, the latest in the series of regional events
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Boosting the manufacturing sector's image in the eyes of young people is vital to ensuring new talent is coming through to replace an ageing workforce, says EAL's head of business development Elizabeth Bonfield
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Rolls-Royce, our showpiece manufacturer, says it's time for the government to deliver on a formal industrial strategy. The blueprint must begin with a national curriculum steeped in maths and science, says Colin Smith, director of engineering. Max Gosney reports
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Engineering's finest will go head to head in a series of events at the Skills Show to crown outstanding apprentice talent. Tickets are hotter than London 2012 and they are guaranteed to boost your career prospects. Max Gosney finds out more:
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Boys and girls still aren't growing up wanting to be engineers, the Siemens VIP panel debate in Manchester heard. Vince Cable joined a group of industry leaders to discuss why. Max Gosney reports
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People work more safely when, as Annie Gregory discovers, they have a say in making the rules
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The statistics don't lie when it comes to loading and unloading of goods – this is one of the most dangerous tasks in the workplace. So how do those in the know go about improving safety in this critical area? Laura Cork finds out
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Scrap metal theft doesn't begin and end on Britain's railways. Manufacturing managers lift the lid on a string of vicious copper raids that are putting workers and profits at risk. Max Gosney reports
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WM's Shop Talk gets under the skin of the men and women on the frontline of UK factories. Here, Siemens Mobility's supply chain director Gary Winstanley reveals his dreams of stardom
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Four WM readers try out the latest in personal protection equipment
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There are few labour market matters surrounded by the degree of universal approbation enjoyed by apprenticeships. However, a newly announced government review reinforces suggestions that worthy principles are not always matched by good practice. Ken Hurst tests the training temperature among manufacturers
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Susan Evans, business development manager for sector skills council Semta, explains why businesses must promote female participation levels in typically male-dominated industries
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WM's Shop Talk gets under the skin of the men and women on the frontline of UK factories. Here, Arla's production manager Jason Cairns explains why his Christmas memories aren't entirely festive
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