FIREFIGHTERS ARE issuing urgent #StayHomeStaySafe advice as millions of people complete their first full week of working from home amidst the Coronavirus pandemic.

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NHS STAFF will be first in line for a new coronavirus (COVID-19) testing programme being developed in collaboration with government and industry.

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THE DEFENCE and Security Accelerator (DASA) is looking for rapid sanitising technology to speed up the time it takes to clean ambulances to help in the national effort against Coronavirus and save lives.

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THE BSIF is continuing to keep members up-to-date with the latest developments. On the 16th of March 2020 the EU Commission published the Recommendation (EU) 2020/403 on conformity assessment and market surveillance procedures within the context of the COVID 19 threat.

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THE HEALTH and Safety Executive (HSE) has taken steps to support hand sanitiser manufacturers as UK production is increasing to tackle Coronavirus.

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WITH WORKPLACES throughout the UK closing offices and operating remotely to prevent further spread of COVID-19, many construction sites are remaining open - despite growing concern from workers and members of the public.

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IOSH’S NO Time to Lose campaign is partnering with the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization’s (ADAO) Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW) from 01 to 07 April to help raise awareness of asbestos, the world’s biggest cause of work-related cancer.

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TAYSIDE HEALTH Board has been fined following three incidents where patients died by suicide using ligature points.

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The British Occupational Hygiene Society welcomes the announcement of further advice on Protective equipment by NHS for its workers.

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NEW MEASURES are being introduced in Scotland to further improve the distribution of personal protective equipment (PPE) to health and social care staff.

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