newsQueensferry Crossing – construction worker killed
A worker has been killed on the Queensferry Crossing in Scotland while working on the deck of the north tower. A colleague also sustained injuries during the incident.
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newsIll health having ‘significant impact’ on tradespeople’s income?
In 2015 one in 10 tradespeople suffered an accident or ill health that put them out of action for more than a fortnight according to the third Annual EC Insurance Services (ECIS) Healthcheck of the UK’s contractors and tradespeople.
newsUnhappy workplaces need tackling to stop UK heading sick leave table
Employers have to make their workers happiness a higher priority to stop the UK heading the European sick leave table, claims a leading space management software company.
newsWarning for employers as new illegal working offences Act comes into force
Provisions of the Immigration Act 2016 will be brought into force on 12 July 2016 which will increase the penalties on employers who employ illegal migrants, allow earnings to be recovered from illegal workers and make it a criminal offence for illegal migrants to undertake employment.
newsMind where you Pokemon GO: Players dicing with death at landfill sites
Players taking part in the last craze to hit Britain are dicing with death as they venture into risky areas in their pursuit of Pokemon.
newsHealth & Safety North 2016 showcases safety policy and practice
Major developments in health and safety policy and practice will be debated at Health & Safety North 2016.
newsFive tips to help keep skin safe in the sun
Over recent decades beauty standards have altered to place a larger importance on sun tans and changing leisure habits have made regular use of sunbeds acceptable. A culturally agreed importance of boasting a year-round tan as a sign of health – and expendable wealth – mean that tanning is more pervasive than ever before.
newsUnsafe working conditions among UK manufacturing industry?
Unsafe working conditions among British manufacturers are putting the health of its workers in serious danger, according to a new report.
newsFSF urges Government to reconsider school fire safety design proposals
The Fire Sector Federation (FSF) is calling on the Department for Education to re-introduce the concept of property protection into its proposed revisions to Building Bulletin (BB) 100: Design for fire safety in schools, in light of the devastating fire that occurred at The Academy, Selsey on 21 August.
newsPeople at the heart of new BS ISO 27500 Standard
September 1 marks the formal launch of a new British and International Standard that prioritises employee well-being and safety.
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