newsNew drive on Coronavirus tests for frontline NHS staff
NHS STAFF will be first in line for a new coronavirus (COVID-19) testing programme being developed in collaboration with government and industry.
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newsBoard fined after psychiatric patients died
TAYSIDE HEALTH Board has been fined following three incidents where patients died by suicide using ligature points.
productHigh demand during COVID-19
Following the COVID-19 outbreak, there has been a very high demand for Handsan, 70% alcohol-based, authorised biocide, hand disinfectant, and other bactericidal hand washes.
newsCall to postpone Olympics
THE HEAD of health and safety for the London Olympics has called on the International Olympic Committee to postpone the 2020 games and to make that announcement immediately.
productTouchpath’s COVID-19 response
International supply chain solutions provider TouchPath has responded to COVID-19 by temporarily closing its UK and US offices in Halifax, West Yorkshire and Greensboro, North Carolina, the company announced today.
newsConstruction must end to protect workers
AS THE UK heads into at least three weeks of lockdown, concerns are being raised across the country as thousands of construction workers headed out to work, including on packed London Underground trains.
newsHSENI warns of increased legionella risk
HSENI WARNS of the risk from legionella bacteria associated with the operation of wet cooling plant.
newsKeep home workers safe, urges BSC
THE BRITISH Safety Council is offering free online training courses for home workers as the nation changes its working habits to meet the threat of Coronavirus.
productFree coronavirus e-Book
Human Focus has published a free Coronavirus e-book, which is available for download and distribute. without restriction.
newsBSC welcomes government support for workers
THE BRITISH Safety Council welcomed measures in the government’s Budget Statement that will support workers unable to work during the Coronavirus crisis.
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