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Devolution of regulation to Scotland could create different standards of worker protection across UK

The British Safety Council has submitted views to the Smith Commission which is currently undertaking a public consultation on the devolution of further powers to Scotland. We have commented on two particular issues concerning law-making and the regulation of workplace health and safety in Scotland, that is, whether health and safety should remain a reserved matter and continue to be the responsibility of the UK Parliament and the proposal for the creation of a separate Health and Safety Exe…

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Identifying psychosocial risks

Rob Burgon, workplace safety manager at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), writes about the potentially hidden problems of psychosocial risk.

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South London waste firm’s ‘dismal’ safety record

A waste firm in south-east London has been prosecuted after repeatedly putting its employees at risk of injury, or even death, from use of heavy machinery that was often left in a dangerous condition.

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BSS celebrates 21 years of international NEBOSH courses

British Safety Services (BSS) is celebrating its 21st year of offering National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and  Health (NEBOSH) training courses and exams outside of the UK.

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Disengaged employees cost UK £15bn

UK businesses are suffering massive losses in company performance due to ‘disengaged’ employees who complain of working conditions that result in constant distraction and disruption and a lack of privacy.

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A crash course in safety

More drivers should be trained to deal with the aftermath of crashes according to new survey from the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) and Driver First Assist (DFA).

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An inspiring sector

With Georgina on maternity leave, I will be taking over the reins of HSM for the coming year and I must say I relish the opportunity.

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Workers at risk as 33% of SMEs experienced accidents in the past year

Nearly a quarter of owners of small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) confess that they have nobody in their organisation with adequate health and safety training, and more than 50% of companies do not meet required standards, it’s been revealed.

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HSE carrying out unannounced inspections

HSE inspectors are carrying out unannounced visits to sites where refurbishment projects or repair works are taking place.

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A day in the life of Alex Wilson

Each issue, HSM speaks to a member of the BOHS about the challenges and rewards of working as an Occupational Hygienist. This issue we talk to Alex Wilson, industrial hygienist at Huntsman.

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