Two of the most recognisable names in health and safety, Lawrence Waterman and Nattasha Freeman, will be heading up the free seminar programme at Health & Safety ‘10 – South, endorsed by the IIRSM, which takes place at Sandown Park in Surrey on the 23rd and 24th February 2010. Here HSM previews what the seminar programme has to offer.
PPE has come a long way since I joined the Fire and Rescue Service. In 1980 firefighters were issued with a cork helmet which had a leather chin strap and metal suds so you could burn your face if you were exposed to heat.
EDF Energy Networks is urging businesses involved in building and scaffolding to be extra vigilant around electricity supply equipment as better spring weather brings an upsurge in construction projects…
More than a do
At Barrow-in-Furness,Cumbria,where a new fleet of nuclear submarines is under production, BAE Systems Submarine Solutions has effected a great change in the way it does health & safety,Georgina Bisby investigates…
Workplace footwear has been under the spotlight recently following the TUC’s suggestions that risk assessments should be carried out on women wearing heels to work. Kathleen Potter considers employers’ responsibilities in this area…
The first event in the Health and Safety ’10 series of regional health and safety shows took place at Sandown Park, Esher on 23rd/24th February.HSM reports from the event…
Reusable half-face and full-face respirators are a proven
and effective means of ensuring that workers in a variety of
environments receive a clean,safe air supply,but only if they
are correctly maintained, explains Aicha
Suggestions by the TUC that some employers are misusing drugs testing techniques has brought the practice into the spotlight. Iain Forcer argues that the exercise has its place provided it is backed up by a support programme.
This is a question that the British Standards Institution (BSI)
is frequently asked ,explains Rob Hine who discusses the
measures that are in place to ensure products live up to
expectations
The matter of whether or n
Although England’s performance in the World Cup has been a rollercoaster ride for its fans, the main talking point away from the football itself has been the atmosphere within the grounds and the use of the vuvuzela
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