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Catherine Christie Editor |
- And the BSIF Safety Awards 2013 winners are...
- The HAVS and the have-nots
- Director faces manslaughter charge for construction worker's death
- Sun safety in the workplace scheme
- Views sought on latest ACoP revisions
- CITB continues crackdown on card criminals
- The importance of flame and flash fire protection
- Don't get shocked - get checked
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]
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]
Sun safety in the workplace scheme
13/06 - June 2013
Skin cancer charity Skcin is launching a new scheme to raise awareness of sun safety in the workplace and to educate staff about the importance of protecting their skin. Development director Charlotte Fionda explains more. [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]
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]
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]
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]
Fears that scrapping head protection regulations will endanger construction workers
The importance of flame and flash fire protection
13/06 - June 2013
