Tag: PPE

Nurses in the UK are facing alarming working conditions as soaring temperatures exceed 30C, leading to reports of staff collapsing and health risks for patients. The Royal College of Nursing ...

In a concerning report, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has revealed that 35 construction workers lost their lives in Great Britain during the 2024/25 period, with falls from height ...

A new report reveals that a troubling number of farming injuries in the UK remain unreported, driven by farmers' fears of repercussions and a pervasive culture of risk-taking. Research from ...

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has issued a stark warning regarding the urgent care departments at Grimsby and Scunthorpe hospitals, citing serious deficiencies in staffing, infection control, and patient safety. ...

A new inquiry reveals that Boris Johnson's government wasted nearly £10 billion on unusable personal protective equipment (PPE) during the Covid-19 pandemic. Of the £14.9 billion spent on medical supplies, ...

An inquiry into the UK’s PPE procurement during the Covid-19 pandemic has revealed alarming inefficiencies, including £9.9 billion written off due to unused or expired equipment. The report criticises the ...

As the harvest season looms, a stark reminder of the farming sector's safety challenges has emerged, with 41 fatalities recorded in the UK since April last year. A poignant display ...

As temperatures rise, tree surgeon Mark Worboys navigates the challenges of outdoor work in Dorset, where harsh weather conditions complicate his task of maintaining the region’s greenery. Facing directly the ...