Oil & gas UK says the number of reported incidents last year was the lowest on record

The industry saw fewer incidents reported in 2017 than the year before, despite many more hours worked

The energy giant said the decision to close part of the Ringhals nuclear plant was caused by “unusual” circumstances

From next year, Europe’s electric vehicles will need to make sounds to alert pedestrians to their presence

It said some oil and gas operators had come “perilously close to disaster”

The probe follows allegations the car manufacturer failed to disclose legally mandated reports on serious worker injuries

A new health and safety framework for the waste management industry has been launched in Scotland. It is the first of its kind in the UK, according to Zero Waste Scotland. The framework focuses on a number of disciplines which will provide competencies for all frontline roles in household, commercial and industrial waste management. It […]

Russia has used innovative techniques at one of its nuclear power plant to reduce its impact on the environment. That was the findings of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) team of experts, which added the Novovorenezh Nuclear Power Plant has improved safety in recent years. It follows the Operational Safety Review Team’s (OSART) 19-day […]

RenewableUK has launched a health and safety accord which covers both the wind and marine sector. The trade body aims to allow its members to prove their commitment to supporting health and safety standards in wind, wave and tidal energy. Those who sign up to the pact will ensure the right training is in place, […]

When it comes to safety checks in the UK nuclear sector, following paperwork to the letter is of paramount importance. That’s the advice from Dr Glen Little, Director of Nuclear Business Development at Doosan Babcock. He was speaking at UKTI’s Civil Nuclear Export Showcase in London about how essential safety standards are, no matter what […]