The Health and Safety Event, a new national Health and Safety exhibition and conference programme organised by Western Business Exhibitions, is taking place from 11th to 13th March 2014 at the NEC in Birmingham.
Jim Wallace explains why visual inspection of electrical appliances is a necessary step before any testing is undertaken.
What is the secret of a lasting relationship? Is it actually something you ponder while reading HSM?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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