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Georgina Bisby Group Editor |
Catherine Christie Editor |
- People are the business
- The wind of change
- Explosive forces at work
- Seven steps to machine safety
- Have your say in health & safety
- Tackling fraud in the construction industry
- Prepared to get tough
- IOSH voices concern over Deregulation Bill
People are the business
13/06 - June 2013
Catherine Christie talks to Dr Frank Fox, manager of occupational health at global mining company Anglo American, about the health and wellbeing initiatives that are helping to protect the 140,000-strong workforce [Read More]
The wind of change
13/04 - April 2013
With the increase in renewable energy development in the UK comes the requirement to ensure that appropriate action, management and teamwork in the area of health & safety is carried out accordingly, explains recruitment consultancy Allen & York [Read More]
Explosive forces at work
13/04 - April 2013
Arc flash accidents are not as rare as is often imagined and the hazards they create are severe. In wind turbines, these hazards are further magnified. Stuart Greenwood looks at how they can be minimised [Read More]
Seven steps to machine safety
13/04 - April 2013
Scafftag has devised seven simple steps to safer machinery using Lockout Tagout products. The Lockout Tagout programmes are designed to eliminate accidental start-up of machines or equipment, and to prevent the release of stored energy during servicing or maintenance. [Read More]
Have your say in health & safety
13/02 - February 2013
Safety Dialogue - the exciting new zone at the 2013 Health & Safety regional events - will provide visitors with a rare opportunity to network, gain practical advice, and debate topical issues with the industry's leading experts [Read More]
Tackling fraud in the construction industry
13/06 - June 2013
Over the last 18 months, the construction industry has seen a significant increase in fraudulent activity in health and safety tests, resulting in the issuing of fraudulent Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) cards; the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) warns in terms of fraudulent cards and provide a some 'top tips' to ensure the integrity of the card scheme. [Read More]
Prepared to get tough
13/04 - April 2013
After a slow start, The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 is gaining momentum with a growing number of cases in the pipeline. Rhys Griffiths & Alexandra Hulme chart the Act’s progress [Read More]
IOSH voices concern over Deregulation Bill
13/06 - June 2013
IOSH has called for caution when it comes to protecting the self employed, following the announcement in the Queen’s speech that self-employed people will be exempt from health and safety rules. [Read More]
Monthly Focus - Personal Protection Equipment
Review of health and safety executive launched
13/06 - June 2013
13/06 - June 2013
- NHS leaders pledge support for staff health and wellbeing
- Fears that scrapping head protection regulations will endanger construction workers
- One million hours worked without a reportable accident at former Olympic village
- Select committee reports on 'morally indefensible' construction blacklist
- Under the COSHH















