newsAvoid asbestos risks
WITH YOUNG tradespeople among workers most at risk of exposure to deadly asbestos fibres, the president of the world’s top safety and health body taught trainee plumbers what to look out for and how to protect themselves.
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newsIOSH conference programme better than ever
THE SPEAKER line-up for IOSH 2018 has been finalised – and this year’s conference promises to be “better than ever”.
newsBringing contractors under Freedom of Information
INFORMATION ABOUT public services provided by contractors and fire risks at housing associations would be made subject the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act under a private member’s bill introduced by Andy Slaughter the Hammersmith MP. His Freedom of Information (Extension) Bill is to be due for second reading debate in the Commons this week.
newsOnline guides for renters and leaseholders
LANDLORDS, LEASEHOLDERS and tenants will be armed with vital information on their rights and responsibilities thanks to new online rental guides published by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
newsCompany fined after worker fell down a lift shaft
A CARE home was sentenced after an employee suffered significant injuries after falling around 1.5 metres down a lift shaft.
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newsGuidelines issued for improving public alerts in emergency situations
People at risk, be it from natural disasters, terrorist attacks or other incidents in daily life, need to be able to take appropriate safety actions based on a proper understanding of the level and nature of the emergency.
articleHigh visibility safety
In its work as a European Notified Body for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Satra certifies most types of clothing that are designed and manufactured to afford protection to people who work in different indoor and outdoor work environments. Satra’s Mark Gamble provides an overview of high visibility PPE.
productNew footwear standard
Changes to the EN ISO 20345 safety footwear standard came into force on 1st July and SATRA is urging manufacturers to check that their products are fully compliant in time for the A+A health and safety exhibition on 5th to 8th November.
productImportant changes to high-visibility clothing standard
With changes to one of the standards governing high visibility garments due to come into force from 30th September, SATRA is urging manufacturers to check their EC type-examination certificates.
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