Latest News: Waste & Recycling
NERF Conference – Reflections on Waste, Complexity and Common Sense
I recently attended the North East Recycling Forum (NERF) annual conference at Newcastle Civic Centre. First things first: it’s a great venue. I had no idea Civic Centres had..
Are less than 10% of workplace injuries reported?
HSE’s latest figures show the real cost of workplace injury
Safety and cyber standards upheld as SiteZone renews key accreditations
When you come to us, you can be assured of our standards in safety and data security. That’s why we look to external bodies to validate this, so you know you’re working with a..
Out with the old, in with the new RCV Smart Loader dashboard
Data's become the cornerstone of many of our days. But there’s no point having data if it’s too confusing and longwinded to do anything with. When we develop our dashboards, we..
Newcastle City Council shortlisted for LARAC Health & Safety Award
Newcastle City Council has beenshortlisted for the Health & Safety Initiative of the Year at this year’s LARAC (Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee) Awards for their..
HSE’s Excavator Bulletin – Using the tools available to enhance safety
HSE’s Excavator Bulletin – Using the tools available to enhance safety Last month [August 2025], the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) issued a new Safety Bulletin ED02-2025,..
Driving change in RCV bin lift safety: Industry leaders come together
SiteZone Safety and FCC Environment — who partnered to develop RCV Smart Loader — brought together leaders from the waste and recycling industry to spark crucial conversations and..
Right First Time: The Hidden Risk of Rework
I recently posted on LinkedIn about my experience with a broadband installation that went wrong outside my house. And one point struck a chord— the increased risk associated with..
Half of waste sector deaths caused by moving vehicles
New HSE Figures Show Progress on Workplace Vehicle Fatalities – But 14 Lives Still Lost The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has released its latest annual figures for..