David Lydon

The UK’s manufacturing sector appears to be booming, currently at 11th place on the global manufacturing rankings. While this is great news for our economy and for the jobs market, the need for health and safety compliance is more important than ever.

The construction industry is the most dangerous industry in the UK, so it is little surprise that it is among the most regulated as far as health and safety is concerned. But serious accidents involving falls from heights, such as scaffolding and roofs, are happening far too often.

Before a patient undergoes a medical procedure or treatment, they should be given sufficient information about the risks involved before they sign a form consenting to the treatment.

Industrial sites and factories are inherently dangerous workplaces. Even so, workers should expect to head to work and perform their duties safely without worrying about the risk of injury.

NHS waiting lists are rarely out of the headlines; and one of the biggest fears for many patients awaiting a referral is having cancer diagnosed too late to have effective life-saving treatment.

Serious accidents in the workplace are happening too frequently, causing devastating injuries and potentially long-term difficulties for the victims.

Working at a height is inherently dangerous; and it’s only right that employers have strict legal duties to protect their workers from the risks.

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