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MP seeks amendment to law on dangerous dogs
03/07/2009
MP seeks amendment to law on dangerous dogs
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
02/07/2009
HSE to review maximum work temperature
The Government has asked the HSE to review the regulations on workplace
temperature, according to the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied
Workers.
HSA announces REACH enforcement drive
02/07/2009
HSA announces REACH enforcement drive
The Irish Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is set to launch its first
focused inspections over the next few months under REACH – the
Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of CHemicals.
Report into ICL Plastics explosion submitted to Government
02/07/2009
Report into ICL Plastics explosion submitted to Government
The report of the joint public inquiry into the 2004 ICL Plastics factory explosion in Glasgow was delivered to ministers yesterday (1 July).
Government consults on plans for new nuclear safety regulator
01/07/2009
Government consults on plans for new nuclear safety regulator
Proposals on separating nuclear safety regulation from the rest of the
HSE by setting up a new “single, easily identifiable body” have been
put out to consultation.
Rail-crash victim who killed loses claim
01/07/2009
Rail-crash victim who killed loses claim
A survivor of the 1999 Ladbroke Grove train crash, who was
psychologically harmed and, as a result, later killed a man, has lost
his fight for damages for loss of earnings after his crime.
Road deaths at record low but more needs to be done to improve safety
26/06/2009
Road deaths at record low but more needs to be done to improve safety
Although Britain has met its road safety targets for 2010 the Government still faces “a significant challenge” to realise its vision of making Britain’s roads the safest in the world.
Three directors disqualified after firm “put business before safety”
26/06/2009
Three directors disqualified after firm “put business before safety”
A haulage company that was recently fined for health and safety breaches in relation to the death of a member of the public has been put out of business.
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Industry challenged to cut worker deaths Construction employers have been challenged to cut the number of workplace deaths even further by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) after it was revealed 53 construction workers died at work last year.
180 deaths at work - that's better, but 180 reasons for health and safety The deaths last year of 180 workers in Britain shows that health and safety is not the bureaucratic madness it's so often presented in sections of the media, the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) has said.
"Recession no excuse for safety cuts" - Minister A senior Minister has urged businesses to keep health and safety at the top of their agenda, and not use the economic downturn as an excuse for cut backs in this area.
Off to work? Better watch your back One million people each year suffer back and other muscular or joint problems they believe were caused by or made worse by their work.
Silence is not golden for some workers Health and safety professionals have called on workers not to 'suffer in silence' if they're experiencing hearing loss.
IOSH member up for national award Andy Hollingshead, social care health and safety manager for Leicestershire County Council, has been
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IOSH members invited to attend joint event IOSH members are warmly invited to register for a joint event hosted by the Hazards Forum and the Ergonomics Society. The event, which we're co-sponsoring, is called 'How ergonomics improves patient safety' and takes place on 16 June in London.
Free business breakfast seminar We're running a free business breakfast seminar on 30 June (09.00 - 11.30) in Dorking, Surrey.
TUC urges Gambian Government to stop journalists' trial Today (Friday) seven journalists and leaders of the journalists' union in the Republic of the Gambia are due to go on trial charged with sedition, and Amnesty International UK, the National Union of Journalists (NUJ) and the TUC are calling on the country's President to release them immediately.
TUC welcomes new regulation of ?no-win, no-fee' tribunal cases The TUC has welcomed the publication of a Government consultation document from Justice Secretary Jack Straw MP which will see the introduction of new regulations covering ?no-win, no-fee' solicitors who work on employment tribunal cases.
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with out regulation the higher temperatures and the effects on health & safety will continue to be ignored. we have seen a drop in work related deaths this was not achieved by voluntary actions but lo
Why did it take 5 years to produce the report? Correct me if I am wrong, the Texas oil refinery report took nowhere near that length of time and was a much larger incident as well.
At last a breath of common sense. Dogs do not know what breed they are or their purpose in life. Owners do know and it is their responsibility to train the dog to integrate with other humans and anima
I had Alexander Lessons for chronic mild back pain which had been present for 5 weeks, keeping me off my work as a GP. I went back to work after 5 lessons, 2 weeks later, and have never had a day off
Generally, of course, this is good news. Workforce involvement is a vital contributor in the constant effort required to prevent harm to people. However, the industry should take note that, if less th
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