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MP seeks amendment to law on dangerous dogs
03 July 2009
An MP has introduced a Ten Minute Rule Bill aimed at improving protection for workers who may come into contact with dangerous dogs.

HSE to review maximum work temperature
02 July 2009
The Government has asked the HSE to review the regulations on workplace temperature, according to the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers.

Lack of safe isolation costs worker three fingers
03 July 2009
A worker lost three of his fingers in a faulty tape packaging machine after it started up while he was trying to repair it.

Toxic animal-waste fumes poison workers
02 July 2009
Conflict between environmental and health and safety legislation led to two delivery workers being overcome by toxic fumes from rotting animal waste at a Scottish rendering plant.

Technical hitch
03 July 2009
Is the increasing mechanisation of the hardware used in the construction industry taking the focus away from the safety and protection of the ‘soft tissue’ of the workforce, wonders David Jones.

Bend it, shape it
26 June 2009
When tasked with undertaking a safety-culture audit using the oft-mentioned but rather vague ‘Bradley Curve’, Tim Marsh and Paul Bizzell discovered that while the approach has much to offer, it is probably best used in tandem with other, more academic models.

Be sensible in the sun
24 June 2009
Now that the sun has made an appearance (however fleetingly!) the annual reminders of the importance of avoiding harmful exposure to its rays are also being issued.

Free information – hazardous substances: Help with hazmat
03 July 2009
Denios has produced a guide aimed at clarifying all the UK regulations for using, handling and storing hazardous materials.