Blogs
The Rules of ‘Social’ Engagement – The Christmas Party
The festive period is a whirlwind of lunches, get-togethers and ultimately, the work Christmas party. This can be a troublesome time for employers as they struggle to gauge a balancing act between Mr Christmas and Scrooge. The organising and planning of the Christmas party can be utterly stressfu....
Hoverboard toy explodes while charging
A novelty hoverboard toy that is expected to be a hot buy for Christmas exploded while it was being charged at a home in Kent. The explosion caused £25,000 of damage to the house after the owners plugged the toy to charge up in their kitchen. Families in Essex and across the U.K. have been urged to....
Safety warning affects millions of tumble dryers
Owners of millions of tumble dryers have been warned after an investigation found that they may pose a fire risk. The potentially dangerous appliances, marketed under the brand names of Indesit, Hotpoint and Creda, have been sold for eleven years, since April 2014, and were still being offered in st....
Lung Cancer Awareness month – November 2015
November was Lung Cancer Awareness month. Lung cancer remains the world's biggest cancer killer, and 44,500 people are diagnosed with the condition every year in the UK. Although rates continue to fall amongst men, it is alarming to note that rates in women are rising. According to the most recen....
Further recalls of cars with faulty airbags
The latest vehicle recall by car manufacturer Toyota is another blow for the company that produced the faulty airbags that have been installed in several makes of cars all over the world. Essex motorists may be aware of the well-publicised stories concerning the defective airbags produced by the Jap....
Dangers of working from height in the UK
People in Essex who work high above the ground understand the dangers the work involves. While there have been several safety advancements in the past 40 years, a fair number of people are still seriously injured or killed due to falling at work. The Work at Height Regulations control the types o....
Medical negligence results in father’s death
The death of a father of five following his surgery at River Hospital in Sawbridge was ruled by the court to be the result of medical negligence. His wife gave a written statement describing the close relationship he had with their children, especially with their youngest daughter who is diagnosed w....
Reports of Vauxhall Zafira recall
Vauxhall is investigating instances where some of its Zafira models have suddenly caught fire. Reports indicate that, in some instances, drivers have had to pull over while driving and jump from their burning vehicle. Hundreds of thousands of Vauxhall Zafiras have been sold in Essex and across the U....
Trust review finds 400 patients misdiagnosed
The Pennine Acute NHS Trust has carried out a review of complaints and incidents after an increase in reports by medical staff. The Trust, which runs four hospitals including North Manchester General, has reviewed cases covering the previous five years and has said that it found that 400 patients ....
The most dangerous jobs in the United Kingdom
In spite of health and safety regulations aimed at providing a safe working environment, each year 140 people in the United Kingdom on average die in accidents at work. A report that highlights the most dangerous industries and jobs in the country may be of interest to those in Essex employed in tho....
Ford using virtual reality to prevent workplace injuries
Construction and industrial workers in Essex are at a serious risk for developing musculoskeletal disorders. These types of injuries are usually caused by repetitive physical labor involving heavy lifting and awkward postures. They account for more than 40 percent of all work-related injuries in the....
Bicycle recall after safety concerns
Approximately 1.5 million bicycles, produced by seventeen different manufacturers, have been recalled after safety concerns were raised following a number of accidents. The recall is focused around bicycles that use disc brakes with quick release cam levers. Cyclists in Essex can visit a website tha....
