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More Than 6 Million Vapes Binned Each Week as Battery Fires Hit Waste Sites Image
Brenig Moore DipNEBOSH, CMIOSH, CEnvH

More Than 6 Million Vapes Binned Each Week as Battery Fires Hit Waste Sites

Find out why binned vapes are causing battery fires in bin lorries and waste sites, and what health and safety teams can do to cut the risk.
12.10.26
More Than 6 Million Vapes Binned Each Week as Battery Fires Hit Waste Sites Image
Brenig Moore DipNEBOSH, CMIOSH, CEnvH

More Than 6 Million Vapes Binned Each Week as Battery Fires Hit Waste Sites

Find out why binned vapes are causing battery fires in bin lorries and waste sites, and what health and safety teams can do to cut the risk.
12.10.26
Most E-Bike and E-Scooter Fires Reported in 2025 Started Indoors or at Home Image
Brenig Moore DipNEBOSH, CMIOSH, CEnvH

Most E-Bike and E-Scooter Fires Reported in 2025 Started Indoors or at Home

OPSS received reports of 267 e-bike and e-scooter fires in 2025, and 55% started indoors. Brenig Moore explains what it means for your fire risk assessment.
06.10.26
Nearly Half of UK Employers Step Up In-House Talent Development, CIPD Report Finds Image
Brenig Moore DipNEBOSH, CMIOSH, CEnvH

Nearly Half of UK Employers Step Up In-House Talent Development, CIPD Report Finds

Nearly half of UK employers are growing talent in-house, says the CIPD. Brenig Moore explains what it means for safety training and competence.
29.09.26
TfL to Retrofit Bus Cabs With Air Conditioning by 2027 Following Driver Heat Complaints Image
Brenig Moore DipNEBOSH, CMIOSH, CEnvH

TfL to Retrofit Bus Cabs With Air Conditioning by 2027 Following Driver Heat Complaints

Discover what TfL’s pledge to air condition bus cabs by 2027 means for heat risk, duty of care and the UK’s missing legal temperature limit.
22.09.26
New Law Makes Employers Liable for Third-Party Harassment from October 2026 Image
Brenig Moore DipNEBOSH, CMIOSH, CEnvH

New Law Makes Employers Liable for Third-Party Harassment from October 2026

From 30 October 2026, employers can be liable for harassment of staff by customers and clients. Brenig Moore explains the change and the reasonable steps to take now.
15.09.26
10 Most Common Oil and Gas Risks and How to Control Them Image
Brenig Moore DipNEBOSH, CMIOSH, CEnvH

10 Most Common Oil and Gas Risks and How to Control Them

Discover the 10 most critical oil and gas industry risks and proven control strategies from HSE expert Brenig Moore. Essential guide for safety pros.
15.09.26