April 4, 2011
A committee of MPs has launched an inquiry into health and safety in Scotland. Read More
March 3, 2011
Inspired by requests from health-care professionals, medical technology company Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) has published a set of management guides designed to bring health-care organisations up to speed with the EU's directive on the prevention of sharps injuries, and help them plan a compliance strategy. Read More
February 28, 2011
An energy giant's campaign to improve its staff's health and safety performance has been named as one of the UK's most effective marketing strategies. Read More
February 21, 2011
The European Commission has requested that the UK amend its regulations on asbestos at work because they do not comply fully with the parent EU Directive. Read More
February 1, 2011
The number of safety inspections on Irish farms will more than double this year in response to the "horrific" total of deaths recorded in 2010. Read More
January 17, 2011
Manufacturers have given a firm thumbs-down to proposed European rules requiring that stress and other psychosocial risks be considered as part of risk assessments for musculoskeletal disorders. Read More
January 12, 2011
Construction products containing hazardous substances will have to be clearly labelled as such, to protect the health and safety of construction workers and users of construction works. Read More
January 10, 2011
The number of work-related deaths on farms in Ireland more than doubled in a year, according to shocking new statistics from the country's Health and Safety Authority (HSA). Read More
January 7, 2011
The umbrella body for trades unions in Europe has refocused its attention on nanotechnologies, calling for better identification of workplace exposure, clearer information on prevention measures, and adjustments to the legislative framework in this area. Read More
January 5, 2011
The Irish government has announced plans to introduce a Bill on corporate manslaughter, which, if it becomes law, will have more 'teeth' than its counterpart in the UK. Read More