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Georgina Bisby Group Editor |
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Catherine Christie Editor |
- Director faces manslaughter charge for construction worker's death
- CITB continues crackdown on card criminals
- Don't get shocked - get checked
- Tackling fraud in the construction industry
- The HAVS and the have-nots
- People are the business
- The importance of flame and flash fire protection
- Views sought on latest ACoP revisions
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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 importance of flame and flash fire protection
13/06 - June 2013
In industrial settings and emergency situations involving hazardous chemicals, there are a wide range of potential risks from chemical spills to mechanical hazards and flash fires. HSM spoke to Ian Hutcheson from Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics to find out about the risks of fire and flash fire, the safety standards that apply and the latest personal protective equipment on the market [Read More]
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]
Does your drug and alcohol policy protect you?
13/06 - June 2013
- New regulations on preventing sharps injuries in the healthcare sector
- And the BSIF Safety Awards 2013 winners are...
- Retirement causes decline in physical and mental health, report finds
- Safe and efficient de-dusting
- Fears that scrapping head protection regulations will endanger construction workers
