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Technical hitch
03/07/2009
Technical hitch 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
26/06/2009
Bend it, shape it 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.
Air necessities
25/06/2009
Air necessities Following publication of the plans for expanding London’s Heathrow Airport, which will see the amount of air traffic significantly increase, Neal Hill explains the implications for those working in and living near what is already the world’s busiest international airport, and provides a reminder for all duty-holders of how they can monitor air quality and protect people’s health.
A plan for all seasons
24/06/2009
A plan for all seasons Dr Andrew Fowler investigates how the potential for human failure is present throughout the entire lifecycle of a plant – from design right through to decommissioning – and determines the workability of instructions and emergency plans within this context.
Shifting sands
23/06/2009
Shifting sands In the February 2006 issue of SHP, Percy Smyth gave his take on what he feels are some of the myths and legends that have grown up around safety management. Here, he takes the debate further, challenging more concepts that he believes are built on foundations of sand.
Back to basics
16/06/2009
Back to basics Jorgen Josefsson explains how a technique that has been around for more than a hundred years is still relevant to the modern workplace and can contribute to the well-being of today’s workers.
Acceptable in the eighties
08/06/2009
Acceptable in the eighties The Health and Safety (First Aid) at Work Regulations 1981 have, for the most part, served industry well by setting a basic standard for first-aid provision in the workplace. But, prompted by changes in the world of work, revised guidelines are due to be implemented in October this year. Maria Grundy considers how the new requirements will impact on employers.
Slender advantage
05/06/2009
Slender advantage Government statistics predict that by 2050, 90 per cent of the UK population will be overweight, or obese.1 Keith Gorman looks at why employers should help tackle obesity, and what simple measures they can put in place to help improve their workers’ health and diet.
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