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March 14, 2025

HSE People’s e-magazines for Q2

In today’s competitive market, visibility is everything. At HSE People, we offer a suite of high-quality e-magazines designed to help businesses in Health & Safety, ESG, and compliance technology gain maximum exposure to their target audience.

Our digital publications, including SafeTech, ESG Horizons, The Safety Marketplace and SafeGuard, provide a unique platform for companies to showcase their expertise, solutions, and thought leadership.

Why Feature in Our E-Magazines?

Reach a Highly Targeted Audience. Our e-magazines are distributed directly to decision-makers, key stakeholders, and professionals in industries that matter. With a network of over 500,000 engaged professionals, your brand will be in front of the right people at the right time.
Position Yourself as an Industry Leader. Featuring in our e-magazines isn’t just about visibility – it’s about credibility. By contributing expert insights, case studies, or thought leadership articles, you can establish your company as an authority in your sector, building trust with potential customers.
Drive Real Engagement and Lead Generation. Unlike traditional advertising, our e-magazines are designed to encourage interaction. Whether through featured articles, sponsored content, or strategically placed advertisements, you can generate meaningful engagement and convert readers into leads.
Align with Innovation and Industry Trends. Each edition of our e-magazines is carefully curated to focus on emerging trends, challenges, and innovations within H&S, ESG, and compliance technology. This ensures that your business is positioned alongside the most relevant and forward-thinking discussions in the industry.
Cost-Effective, High-Impact Marketing. Investing in digital media means greater reach at a fraction of the cost of traditional print advertising. Our e-magazines provide measurable ROI with detailed analytics on engagement, helping you see the direct impact of your investment.

Which E-Magazine is Right for You?

SafeTech – Focused on technology, software and apps including AI solutions and VR training.
ESG Horizons – Covers the latest ESG technology trends, sustainability solutions, and regulatory updates to keep businesses ahead of the curve.
The Safety Marketplace – A go-to resource showcasing innovative H&S solutions, software, and services for companies looking to improve workplace safety.
SafeGuard – Highlighting the latest technology in PPE and safety products including wearables and smart PPE.

Get Involved Today

Don’t miss the opportunity to put your brand in front of an engaged audience looking for solutions like yours. Whether you want to feature in a single edition or take advantage of multiple publications, our team can tailor a package to meet your marketing objectives.

Contact us today to discuss how your business can benefit from being featured in HSE People’s e-magazines.

March 13, 2025

The UK Chemicals Helpline is Changing

The UK Chemicals Contact Centre was established to support businesses and stakeholders with general enquiries relating to the EU Exit Transition Period.

On 31 March 2025 the telephone services for the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR), Prior Informed Consent Regulation (PIC) and Classification, Labelling and Packaging Regulation (CLP) will be closing.

HSE can still be contacted with any queries regarding BPR, PIC, or CLP after this date, the relevant webpage for each regime contains more information on how to contact the appropriate helpdesk service.

If you need technical advice on other health and safety issues or if you want to report a concern about workplace health and safety conditions, please see the main contact page.

The UK Chemicals Helpline service, available on 0330 159 1985, will continue for UK REACH enquiries.

March 13, 2025

The Citation Group Appoints Dave Lacey as New CEO of Citation Canada

HR and health & safety leader brings fresh perspective to drive innovation and strengthen Canadian businesses amid shifting economic conditions

The Citation Group, a global leader in compliance software and services, is proud to announce the appointment of Dave Lacey as CEO of Citation Canada. Amid evolving economic conditions and increasingly complex business landscapes, Lacey’s leadership promises to empower Canadian small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with cutting-edge HR and health & safety expertise and software, driving resilience and sustainable growth.

“As businesses face mounting pressure from shifting regulatory landscapes and workforce demands, Dave’s leadership will help Citation Canada strengthen its reputation as a trusted partner for SMBs”

With extensive experience as an entrepreneur and within enterprise, Lacey brings a proven track record of guiding businesses through growth, challenges, and M&A activity. This strategic appointment reinforces Citation Canada’s mission to support over 6,000 Canadian SMBs and non-profits with the tools they need to thrive.

“As businesses face mounting pressure from shifting regulatory landscapes and workforce demands, Dave’s leadership will help Citation Canada strengthen its reputation as a trusted partner for SMBs,” said Chris Morris, CEO of The Citation Group. “With his forward-thinking approach, Citation Canada will continue delivering tailored HR and health & safety solutions, ensuring our clients stay competitive, compliant, and on the path to long-term success.”

Since entering the Canadian market through the acquisition of HRdownloads in 2023, Citation Canada has made significant strides, including the launch of a Health & Safety offering to better serve clients’ compliance needs. The Citation Group’s subsequent acquisition of Agendrix, a leader in workforce management solutions, further enhances the group’s ability to deliver end-to-end support for businesses—combining expert HR guidance from Citation Canada with Agendrix’s powerful scheduling and workforce management tools. Now, with Lacey at the helm, Citation Canada is set to expand its client base and enhance its impact on businesses across the country.

Lacey is confident in the company’s direction and ambitious growth targets. “Canadian businesses are operating in a period of rapid change, and strong HR and compliance strategies are essential to staying ahead,” said Dave Lacey, CEO of Citation Canada. “I’m eager to build on Citation Canada’s momentum, fostering partnerships and innovative solutions that enable businesses and the Canadian economy to move forward with confidence.”

Underpinned by a global network of over 100,000 clients, The Citation Group continues to actively invest in its Canadian presence through leadership, innovative services and software designed to help clients improve efficiency and create supportive workplaces.

To learn more about Citation Canada, visit: www.citationcanada.com

About Citation Canada

Citation Canada is dedicated to providing comprehensive HR services, training, and documentation to the over 6,000 businesses it works with across Canada. Citation Canada delivers exceptional customer support and expert guidance, helping businesses–especially SMBs–tackle HR challenges, navigate the complexities of Canadian policy and regulation law, maintain compliance and drive strategic growth.

March 13, 2025

Brothers Fined for Failing to Protect Public from Cattle

Two brothers have been sentenced for failing to protect members of the public from their cattle.

An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found Andrew and David Turnbull failed to offer and display signs of an alternative route to a public right of way in their field in the Coalsgarth Valley, North Yorkshire.

HSE prosecuted the pair following the death of former teacher David Clark, who was killed by a herd of cows while crossing the right of way on 21 September 2020.

The 59-year-old had been running with his two dogs when he was surrounded by a numbers of cows, and then struck to the ground.

Witnesses reported that one of the cows then turned back and ran towards Mr Clark, causing a fatal blow to his chest.

The father-of-three was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.

HSE guidance suggests a number of reasonably practicable ways that farmers, landowners and other livestock keepers should follow to control the hazards for walkers when keeping cattle in fields where the public have access.

These all start through properly assessing the risks posed by cattle to users of public footpaths and implementing suitable protective and preventative measures to minimise those risks so far as is reasonably practicable. Further guidance can be found here.

Members of the public can find out about steps to safely enjoy the countryside and respect farming activities by following Government advice in The Countryside Code – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Advice includes:

Give livestock plenty of space. Their behaviour can be unpredictable, especially when they are with their young.
Keep your dog under effective control to make sure it stays away from livestock. It is good practice wherever you are to keep your dog on a lead around livestock.
Let your dog off the lead if you feel threatened by livestock. Releasing your dog will make it easier for you both to reach safety.

David and Andrew Turnbull, both of Low Gingerfield Farm, Richmond, North Yorkshire, both pleaded guilty to breaching Section 3(2) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.

At Teesside Crown Court on 3 March 2025:

Andrew Turnbull, 57, was fined £1,589 and ordered to pay £1,500 in costs.
David Turnbull, 61, was fined £1,390 and ordered to pay £1,500 in costs.

HSE inspector Elliot Archer said: “Andrew and David Turnbull failed to do all that was reasonably practicable to prevent members of the public being put at risk by their cattle. Farmers, landowners and other livestock keepers need to be aware of the risk their cattle pose to members of the public and take suitable protective and preventative measures to mitigate that risk.”

This prosecution was brought by HSE enforcement lawyer Iain Jordan and supported by HSE paralegal officer Rebecca Withell.

Source – www.hse.gov.uk

March 12, 2025

Enjoy Interactive Demonstrations on the uvex Stand at the Health & Safety Event 2025

uvex, a leader in personal protective equipment (PPE), is set to showcase its latest advancements in workplace safety at The Health & Safety Event 2025. With a mission to protect people, the planet, and empower individuals through education, uvex is committed to helping clients create safer workplaces.

Visitors to Stand M30 will have the opportunity to engage with cutting-edge products and compete for exciting prizes. The exhibition stand will feature hands-on demonstrations that highlight the unique features and wearer benefits of uvex products. Attendees can experience first-hand the advanced technology and superior performance that uvex is known for.

“We are excited to showcase our latest innovations and provide an interactive experience for our visitors,” said Clair Weston, Marketing Manager at uvex. “Our goal is to demonstrate the exceptional performance and benefits of our products in a fun and engaging way.”

For the first time, uvex will structure its exhibition into key industry sectors—light industrial, medium industrial, and heavy industrial environments—alongside a dedicated sustainability wall. This layout allows visitors to explore PPE solutions tailored to their specific workplace challenges.

uvex specialists will be on hand to discuss key safety topics, including:

• PPE education and training

• The importance of a proper fit – putting the personal back into PPE

• How wearability impacts employee comfort, well-being, and compliance for immediate and long-term safety

Special guest: Paralympian Millie Knight

The uvex team are excited to be welcoming Millie Knight, a four-time Paralympic medallist and one of Britain’s premier Paralympic skiers to their stand at this year’s event. Having relied on uvex ski goggles and helmets for protection throughout her career, including during two serious crashes, Millie will share her experiences of competing with a visual impairment in the slalom and giant slalom events at the Winter Paralympics. Visitors will have the opportunity to hear her inspiring story and gain insights into the importance of protective equipment in high-risk environments.

Commitment to sustainability

As a German-owned company, uvex is a pioneer in sustainable PPE solutions. uvex continues to manufacture in Europe and are the first in their industry to calculate and transparently communicate the CO₂ footprint of our head-to-toe safety products. This commitment helps businesses make informed decisions that align with their sustainability goals while ensuring the highest levels of worker protection.

Join uvex on Stand M30 to explore innovative PPE solutions and engage with leading industry experts. To book an appointment in advance, please contact marketing@uvex.co.uk

March 12, 2025

Cargo Ship Captain Arrested After North Sea Collision

The captain of a cargo ship has been arrested following a collision with an oil tanker in the North Sea.

The Portuguese-flagged Solong and the US-registered tanker Stena Immaculate crashed off the East Yorkshire coast around 10:00 GMT on Monday.

Humberside Police confirmed that a 59-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter amid ongoing searches for a missing crew member from the Solong.

Crowley, the Florida-based joint owner of the stricken oil tanker, reported that the fire onboard had significantly diminished, with no visible flames remaining. The company stated its priorities were the wellbeing of its 23 crew members and minimizing the environmental impact of the crash.

It remains unclear how much of the jet fuel onboard has leaked into the sea. However, an initial review suggests any impact has been limited due to fire exposure and evaporation.

Ernst Russ, the German firm that owns the Solong, confirmed to the BBC that the arrested individual is the ship’s captain. The entire crew is cooperating with the investigation.

A crew member from the Solong remains missing and is presumed dead after search and rescue efforts ended on Monday evening, according to Transport Minister Mike Kane.

Whitehall sources told the BBC that the Solong’s crew includes Russian and Filipino nationals. Meanwhile, all crew members from the Stena Immaculate – all American – are currently in Grimsby and will be repatriated in due course.

Authorities have launched a criminal investigation into the cause of the collision, with Humberside Police working alongside the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. The Marine Accident Investigation Branch is also conducting a parallel assessment to determine the causes of the crash.

HM Coastguard confirmed that 36 people had been safely brought ashore.

Detective Chief Superintendent Craig Nicholson stated:

“Humberside Police have taken the lead in investigating any potential criminal offences arising from the collision between the two vessels.
“Following inquiries, we have arrested a 59-year-old man on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter. This follows the conclusion of search operations by HM Coastguard for the missing crew member of the Solong.
“Our thoughts are with the family of the missing crew member, and we have assigned family liaison officers to provide support.”

The Solong‘s owner, Ernst Russ, has pledged support to the missing crew member’s family. The company also clarified that there were no containers on board carrying sodium cyanide, as initially feared. Instead, four empty containers that previously held the hazardous chemical remain on board and will continue to be monitored.

Crowley reported that the Solong struck the Stena Immaculate while it was anchored off the coast of Hull, triggering “multiple explosions” and releasing an unknown quantity of jet fuel into the sea.

The Stena Immaculate was transporting 220,000 barrels of jet fuel in 16 segregated cargo tanks, at least one of which ruptured upon impact.

Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness, stated that officials have found no evidence of heavy engine oil leaks or pollution in the water or air.

On Tuesday, Kane told the House of Commons that authorities were operating under the assumption that the missing crew member had not survived.

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander stated that early assessments suggest both vessels will remain afloat. She added that the Solong could be towed away from shore to facilitate salvage operations.

The Stena Immaculate was part of the US government’s tanker security programme, which contracts commercial vessels to transport fuel for military use when required. At the time of the crash, it had been anchored while waiting for a berth at the Port of Killingholme on the River Humber.

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