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Georgina Bisby Group Editor |
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Catherine Christie Editor |
- Sun safety in the workplace scheme
- The importance of flame and flash fire protection
- CITB continues crackdown on card criminals
- And the BSIF Safety Awards 2013 winners are...
- The HAVS and the have-nots
- Views sought on latest ACoP revisions
- Tackling fraud in the construction industry
- Director faces manslaughter charge for construction worker's death
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
New code curbs unnecessary council safety checks
13/06 - June 2013
13/06 - June 2013
