For many organisations, Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) compliance is viewed as an administrative requirement. An incident occurs, a decision is made on whether it is reportable, and, where necessary, a report is submitted to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The latest consultation asks employers to think more carefully about occupational health diseases.
Monthly Archives: July 2026
During every spell of hot weather, calls inevitably grow for the UK to introduce a legal maximum workplace temperature. At first glance, it sounds like a simple solution. If it’s too hot, work should stop.
However, when considered in the context of the wide variety of workplaces across the UK, a single legal temperature limit is neither practical nor likely to improve worker safety.
The current legal framework places the emphasis where it belongs: on assessing and managing risk.