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IOSH calls for farm safety focus

AN INCREASE in the number of agricultural workers in Northern Ireland killed at work last year has highlighted the need for a greater focus on the safety of farmers, according to the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

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NI Workplace deaths decrease but injuries rise

THE HEALTH and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has published its latest Annual Report which shows a decrease in the number of workplace fatalities but a significant increase in injuries, with major injuries up by 27% on last year and all reportable injuries up by 13%.

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Mayor calls for better deal for night workers

THE MAYOR Sadiq Khan has called on employers to improve pay and working conditions for London’s night-time workers as new world-leading research shines a light on the changing nature of the capital’s thriving night life.

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IOSH wants better protection for older workers

THE PROPORTION of fatal injuries to workers over the age of 60 is the highest it has been in over a decade, figures published this week by the Health and Safety Executive have shown, highlighting the urgent need for greater workplace precautions to protect older workers.

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HSE confirms annual worker fatality increase

THE HEALTH and Safety Executive (HSE) has released its annual statistics, which has revealed an annual increase in the number of fatal incidents and also a rise in the number of reported cases of worker injuries or ill-health.

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