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Georgina Bisby Group Editor |
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Catherine Christie Editor |
- Views sought on latest ACoP revisions
- Don't get shocked - get checked
- And the BSIF Safety Awards 2013 winners are...
- The HAVS and the have-nots
- Tackling fraud in the construction industry
- People are the business
- CITB continues crackdown on card criminals
- Director faces manslaughter charge for construction worker's death
Views sought on latest ACoP revisions
13/07 - July 2013
The HSE has launched three consultations on changes to the content of Approved Codes of Practice (ACOPs). [Read More]
Don't get shocked - get checked
13/06 - June 2013
The regulations regarding employers’ responsibility towards electricity in the workplace are notoriously vague. But when the risks of not complying could be fatal it is important that firms are not made liable for any misdemeanours. [Read More]
And the BSIF Safety Awards 2013 winners are...
13/06 - June 2013
The winners have been revealed at this year’s Safety & Health Expo at the NEC Birmingham. [Read More]
The HAVS and the have-nots
13/06 - June 2013
Hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) is a debilitating condition that can result from over-exposure to vibration in the workplace. Paul Rubens, director of sales & marketing at Svantek, explains how effective monitoring and measurement can help to minimise the risk of employees developing HAVS [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 [Read More]
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]
CITB continues crackdown on card criminals
13/06 - June 2013
CITB has hailed the arrest of two London-based men accused of fraud activity relating to its Health Safety and Environment test and Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) as another important milestone in curbing illegal card activity. [Read More]
Director faces manslaughter charge for construction worker's death
13/06 - June 2013
The Director of a concrete subcontractor is facing a gross negligence manslaughter charge after a construction worker died during work on Hampshire Cricket Club’s ground. [Read More]
Three year jail sentence for gross negligence manslaughter
13/06 - June 2013
13/06 - June 2013
