Legislation and proportionality – Reckoning with risk
September 28, 2011
The question of how safe is 'safe enough' lies at the heart of the UK's health and safety legal system. Dr Chris Elliott and Mike Appleby explore the meaning of reasonably practicable. Read More
Electric tugs – MasterMover
September 28, 2011
By investing in six of its electricoperated materials-handling tugs for moving roll cages of catering trolleys, laundry and medical notes MasterMover says Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has reduced the risk of accidents and injuries to its staff, while also improving handling efficiencies. Read More
Viewpoint – Best-laid schemes
September 14, 2011
Keith Turney gives a first-person account of the effect a worker fatality Read More
Lesson-sharing within international community key to farmers’ safety
September 1, 2011
Ireland's minister for agriculture, food and the marine, Simon Coveney TD, has called on the health and safety of farm workers to be addressed through more international cooperation and sharing of knowledge. Read More
Lifting, handling and ergonomics – Perfect match
August 31, 2011
In these recessionary times, says Nigel Heaton, ergonomists and health and safety practitioners need to be able to prove "the economics of ergonomics" to ensure the workforce in their organisation remains safe and productive. Read More
Löfstedt Review receives evidence on health and safety law reform
August 1, 2011
To merge or not to merge Read More
Insurance – DSE Insurance
July 13, 2011
Insurance broker, The Alan Stevenson Partnership, has reacted to the Government's cuts in Access to Work funding by introducing DSE Insurance. Read More
Training – EssentialSkillz
June 8, 2011
EssentialSkillz has launched what it describes as a cost-effective online health and safety training solution for businesses with up to 100 employees. Read More
Industry stalwart honoured
May 23, 2011
Roger Alesbury has been honoured with the William Steiger Memorial Award, which celebrates individuals from the social/political sphere who have contributed to advancements in occupational safety and health. Read More
Scaffold company faked method statement following fatality
May 10, 2011
A judge has described a scaffolding firm as "cold-hearted" after it faked a method statement the day after a worker fell to his death. Read More