A critical decision
Matthew Judson, technical director at JSP demonstrates how difficult it can be to select the correct head protection for a specific situation. In the scenario below, which helmet would you select?
FEM dock leveller regulations – one year on
In June 2014, members of the FEM (European Materials Handling Federation) Elevation Equipment Product Group issued new guidelines for customers, specifiers and end-users of dock levellers. One year on, HSM discovers what impact has this had on industry and the implications of non-compliance.
An integrated approach to machinery safety
Safety product specialists, Dan Rossek and Richard Wilkins of Omron examine how safety can be an enabler for increased productivity and reduced total cost of ownership.
Tougher safety sentencing guidelines on the horizon
Improved clarity and simplicity of punishment guidelines related to health and safety failures by companies and organisations are set to be introduced. HSM asks Sunderland-based legislation experts, Cedrec what impact this could have.
Third Party Certification in action
Chris Shaw asks Martin Duggan, general manager at the Fire Industry Association, what the ramifications of Third Party Certification are on industry.
Leadership on safety and health
IOSH 2015 was staged at ExCeL London on 16-17 June and ran alongside the Safety & Health Expo. Delegates were told leadership on safety and health can benefit business and workers.
BSIF in action
On 25 June, Alan Murray was invited to speak at the Future of Health and Safety UK conference about the upcoming changes to PPE regulations due in 2018.
From the CEO’s desk
July 1 saw the publication by the Health and Safety Executive of the 2014 / 2015 preliminary report on fatal injuries in the workplace in Great Britain.
We are the champions
And rightly so, this year’s BSIF Safety Excellence Award was presented to Brammer and the Royal Mint for their success in reducing hand related injuries to zero.
A day in the life of Tracey Boyle
Each issue, HSM speaks to a member of the BOHS about the challenges and rewards of working as an Occupational Hygienist. This issue we talk to ‘A day in the life of Tracey Boyle, president – elect of BOHS.
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