articleStaying on course
Dr Karen McDonnell, occupational safety and health policy adviser at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), writes on the importance of Managing Occupational Road Risk to all employers.
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newsEmployers back flexible working to support ageing workforce
More than a quarter of employers (27%) have introduced flexible working initiatives to meet the needs of their ageing workforce, new research from Group Risk Development (GRiD), the trade body for the group risk industry, has found.
productSafety knife inventor nets MBE
An inventor who pioneered a knife design that reduces the risk of workplace injuries has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for services to innovation.
newsEssex construction firm in court for health and safety breach
An Essex construction firm has been fined for failing to provide adequate sanitation facilities for its workers.
newsMental health: the most common work-related ill health problem?
New research published today in the scientific journal Occupational Medicine shows that throughout the British Isles, mental health disorders are the most common work-related ill health problem. They account for more than half of all cases reported by occupational physicians.
productBe compliant and safe
Keeping up-to-date with the latest health and safety practices while managing a busy working schedule can be a bit of a challenge.
news£150,000 fine for Chessington over youngster’s severe injuries
Chessington World of Adventures has been sentenced for safety failings that led to a four year old girl suffering life changing head injuries when she fell from a raised walkway while queuing for a ride.
productiPhone ot thermal imaging camera?
Conrad Business Supplies has begun stocking FLIR System’s latest thermal imaging product to be released in Europe.
productCrane service focus
Having only recently re-launched its TRUCARE extended warranty package, Konecranes is intent on retaining its focus on the field of service and maintenance having developed a Crane Reliability Study (CRS).
productDrum handling fork attachment acts quickly
St Clare Engineering has developed a Quick Attach/Release drum handler fork attachment, the Grab-O-Matic QR-2-DLR can be securely attached to the forks and released without the need for the truck driver to dismount from his cab.
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