newsHSE: Wimbledon building firm risked workers’ lives
A construction company in South West London has been prosecuted for exposing its workforce to serious dangers on a building site in Holland Park.
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producte-cigarette safety signs
The World Health Organisation (WHO) report on smoking electronic cigarettes, also known as ‘vaping’, urges organisations to establish and enforce a policy in response to this growing trend.
productNew health and safety advisor
Maxine Matthews has joined BNS Property Management where she will oversee the health and safety practises of all 230 blocks managed by the firm across the South West.
newsGovernment invests £214 million in cycle safety
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has announced that the Government will be investing a further £214 million into cycle safety.
newsRaising the volume on NIHL
It’s estimated that there are 20,000 new cases of work-related noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) diagnosed in the UK each year despite it being the only type of hearing loss that is completely preventable.
productNew LEEA guidance document helps operators of zip lines and high ropes courses keep users safe
LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association) has issued a short guidance document for companies responsible for the design, operation and maintenance of zip lines and high ropes courses.
productPrevent food poisoning
The Food Standards Agency has highlighted the risk of Campylobacter food poisoning from raw chicken and made several recommendations for reducing the hazards associated with cross contamination.
newsFirms fined for exposing workers to lead
A Surrey-based civil engineering firm and a Hampshire fabrication company have been fined for exposing workers to lead during refurbishment work on the iconic Nab Tower in the Solent.
newsEmployee died from crushing injuries at Gloucester works yard
Gloucester-based contractor Complete Utilities has been prosecuted for safety failings after an employee died from crushing injuries sustained at work.
newsKent company in court after repeating safety offence
A Kent firm that makes safety surfaces for playgrounds has been fined after it failed to heed warnings from safety experts to properly guard dangerous machinery.
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