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BSIF Viewpoint: Secret to a lasting relationship

What is the secret of a lasting relationship? Is it actually something you ponder while reading HSM?

Introducing the new CEO

At the start of 2014, the BSIF Federation council announced the appointment of Alan Murray as its new Chief Executive Officer to succeed David Lummis who will retire in March 2014.

Findings of the long awaited Triennial Review of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) were published on January 9th, concluding that the HSE is fit for purpose as a non-departmental public body and that, with some recommended improvements, it should continue to carry out all of its functions. HSM provides a roundup of key stakeholder reactions.

Former BSIF CEO receives British Empire Medal in New Years Honours

The BSIF would like to congratulate all the extraordinary people named in the New Year’s Honours list announced on 30th December 2013. We want to particularly single out Geoff Hooke, a founding member and former CEO of the BSIF, who received a British Empire Medal for his services to the Safety Clothing and Equipment Sector.

From the CEO’s desk

With recent statistics released by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) showing a decrease in the number of deaths and injuries in the workplace, these highlight the serious progress that has been made in the health and safety industry in the UK. Whilst one death or injury in the workplace is one too many, compared to statistics from around the world, the UK stands out from the crowd.

Reactions to the HSE Triennial Review

Findings of the long awaited Triennial Review of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) were published on January 9th, concluding that the HSE is fit for purpose as a non-departmental public body and that, with some recommended improvements, it should continue to carry out all of its functions. Health & Safety Matters provides a roundup of key stakeholder responses.

Five mistakes of HAVS risk management

Around 300,000 UK employees are estimated to have advanced symptoms of debilitating Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS), and over one million users of hand-held or hand-guided power tools face increased risk of the syndrome because they are exposed to HAV above the level set by the HSE.

A day in the life: Matt Coldwell

In this brand new series, HSM speaks to members of the BOHS about the challenges and rewards of working as an Occupational Hygienist. We kick off by talking to Matt Coldwell an Occupational Hygienist at the Health & Safety Laboratory.

Racked with doubt?

In warehouses, pallet racking damage is a major occupational health and safety issue but it is also one that can easily go unchecked. Mike Alibone asks whether you really know how safe your racking and shelving is and suggests some ways that you can be sure about this area of storage safety.

Preventing falls from vehicles

In 2010/11, over a quarter of fatal injuries reported under RIDDOR involved workplace transport and around half of reported major injuries involved falls from vehicles. The Health & Safety Laboratory explains what steps employers can take to reduce the occurrence of these types of incidents.

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