On the 19th September 2019 my husband John Mackay suffered a horrific death, killed while working for Nationwide Platforms Loxam as a platform operator on the site of the former […]
Occupational Cancer – Prevention v Cure
The death of a family member through cancer is a tragedy so many families have to face year in and year out, the pain and heartache of witnessing a loved […]
Trade Union Health and Safety Education, Agitation and Organisation for safer and healthier workplaces.
In all fairness the IOSH press release tells us nothing new, however it is a timely reminder that too many employers are ignoring their health and safety obligations with impunity. As […]
Remember the Dead, Fight for the Living
For the first time in 3 years physical commemoration of International Workers’ Memorial Day was possible and trade unions, politicians, members of the public and, most importantly, bereaved family members […]
“Forever My Father’s Daughter”
On the 18th November 1968 Henry Fulton Brown left for work at the upholstery factory of A. J. & S. Stern in James Watt Street. He was never […]
Scottish Hazards 21st Annual Conference
“Health and Safety in Scotland’s Hands” Our 21st Annual Conference will, once again, be via Zoom but, hopefully for the last time. There will be two sessions, in […]
Culpable Homicide, a tale of two deaths
Scottish Hazards, along with trade unions and campaigning lawyer Patrick McGuire from Thompsons have always said that families affected by workplace deaths are being denied justice. Far too many people […]
Essential v Non Essential Work; What’s the Confusion?
Since the original lockdown last year Scottish Hazards has been amazed at the excuses some employers have come up with to self identify as essential workplaces. Why? we believe in […]
Retail Re-Start: COVID-19 Safety Advice for Workers
As more retail outlets get the green light to open with the easing of lockdown restrictions, what should workers expect from their employer to keep them safe as they return to work?