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
With 53 deaths and more than 11,000 injuries in 2008/09, construction is one of Britain’s most dangerous industries, and it goes without saying that health and safety should be a key priority for all working in the sector.
News that Lord Young is to go ahead with a review of health & safety for the Coalition Government has been met with mixed reactions
UK Scaffolding industry expected to conform to European Standard BS EN12811-1:2003 from 2011
The CISRS (Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme) has launched two long awaited additions to their card scheme, Basic Scaffold Inspection and Advanced Scaffold Inspection.
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