newsMasonry company found guilty of corporate manslaughter
A stonemasonry firm has been found guilty of corporate manslaughter following the death of one of their employees in February 2010.
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newsCrackdown on bogus accident claims
A new package of measures to tackle insurance fraudsters and dishonest claims has been announced by the government which should reduce the amount being paid out unnecessarily by insurance companies on fraudulent claims and enable them to pass on savings to honest customers. These will affect bogus claims, both motor claims and others such as ‘trips and slips’ at work and in public places.
newsEngland’s World Cup exit good for the nation’s health
England’s early exit from the World Cup isn’t all bad news as an infographic looking at its economic impact shows there could be some positive news for the nation’s health. Consumption of alcohol is expected to drop by 67% and fans are likely to spend £12m less on junk food as a result of the team’s early departure. While the infographic, produced by Real Business Rescue, shows publicans will suffer, fewer late nights and lower alcohol consumption could make for a more productive workforce.
newsPublic Health Minister’s Award to recognise excellence in workplace health
To celebrate the growing number of successful workplace health and wellbeing initiatives, Jane Ellison the Minister for Public Health has established an award scheme which is now open for submissions. The award is open to organisations or teams based in England from any sector or discipline that can demonstrate evidence of the positive impact projects or services have had on employees and organisational objectives.
articleStand and deliver
Shock headlines around the negative effects of prolonged sitting have linked it to health conditions ranging from cancer to depression and likened it to smoking in terms of its potential impact on the nation’s health. Hyperbole or a serious emerging health issue? Catherine Christie gets to the bottom of of the problem of spending too much time on our behinds.
newsUrban explorers ‘risking death’ on Britain’s building sites
Television and press coverage of ‘urban explorers’ who take selfies on top of high buildings and structures are encouraging people to risk their lives in British building sites according to a UK plant hire company.
productThe Health & Safety at Work Act at 40 and beyond
The Health & Safety At Work etc Act marked its 40th Anniversary on the 31st July; some of the industry’s leaders reflect on its impact and discuss the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
newsAmazon asked to assess insect invasion risks
In May 2014 the Ecological Society of America showed that the emerald ash borer has been carried into North America in recent times with the wooden packing material of imported goods says GMB
newsUK Public wants dangerous bosses and companies ‘named and shamed’
The British public wants to see a “scores on the doors” type system reflecting a company’s health and safety record, according to health and safety law consultants, Protecting.co.uk.
newsOlder workers less accident prone
A recent study by researchers at Brunel University concluded that employing people over the age of 60 is a positive move for employers; they are less accident prone, can cope with work pressures and bring a wealth of experience and knowledge.
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