newsPAS 7000 brings transparency and cost savings to the procurement of supply chains
BSI has launched PAS 7000, a universally applicable supply chain information standard for suppliers and buyers at organisations of all sizes around the globe.
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productGetting to grips
With nearly 300 years of design and manufacturing behind the brand, Hultafors Tools is one of the world’s leading handtools for ergonomics, precision quality, power and durability.
newsDevolution 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…
articleIdentifying 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.
newsSouth 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.
productBSS 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.
newsDisengaged 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.
articleA 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).
blogAn 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.
newsWorkers 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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