New guidance on using MEWPs in public areas
COMPREHENSIVE NEW guidance outlining the key principles and ways to reduce likely risks when using Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) in public areas and near roads has been published by the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF).
Lack of air quality ambition, says BSC
BRITISH SAFETY Council says the government is showing a lack of ambition in its proposed air quality targets.
DEFRA announces new targets
NEW, LONG-term environmental targets have been announced by the government. The proposed targets are a cornerstone of the government’s Environment Act which passed into law in November last year.
HSA launches national Quarry Safety campaign
THE HEALTH and Safety Authority (HSA) is carrying out a two week quarry safety inspection campaign, which began on 14 March. The focus of the campaign is on safe machinery operation, machinery guarding and maintenance activities.
IWS Group announces senior appointments
IWS GROUP has appointed two senior executives as it invests in major growth and expansion across its UK and international operations.
BSC announces International Safety Award winners
SOME 549 organisations around the world received a highly prized accolade for their work in health, safety, and wellbeing, as British Safety Council revealed the winners of its prestigious International Safety Awards 2022.
Construction crisis: Data highlights concerning statistics
DATA HIGHLIGHTS fatalities in construction industry are up almost 10% in five years and that half of these fatal incidents were due to falls from heights.
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