newsLadder Association responds to ORR prosecution
A RECENT prosecution at Westminster Magistrates’ Court is a stark reminder of just what is at stake when work at height is not properly planned and supervised.
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blogEssential health and safety tips
AS AN employer, it’s important to keep on top of health and safety legislation; The Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAW or the HSW) was introduced in 1974 and acts as the main piece of legislation signed by Parliament to protect employees in the workplace from injury or death.
newsNew figures from HSE highlight dangers
THE NUMBER of deaths in the construction industry has fallen between April 18 and March 19, however, with 30 fatalities it is still higher than all other industries, with the exception of agriculture, which saw an increase in deaths to 32.
newsAccess acquires Safety Media
THE ACCESS Group has announced the acquisition of Safety Media Ltd, the UK’s market leader in Health & Safety e-learning and risk management & compliance workflow solutions.
newsHSE reports increase in UK workplace deaths
THE HEALTH and Safety Executive (HSE) has released its annual figures for work-related fatal injuries, which shows an increase on the previous year.
newsLocal authorities urged to collaborate on safety
IOSH IS urging local authorities to commit to working closely with regulatory bodies to strengthen employee health and safety standards across Britain.
newsNEBOSH ‘heroes’ graduate
“YOU ARE my heroes!” That was the message from guest speaker, Louise Taggart, to Diplomates at this year’s NEBOSH Graduation.
productNorgine’s fifth ROSPA gold medal
NORGINE WAS handed a prestigious award in recognition of its practices and achievements in health and safety management systems, such as leadership and workforce involvement.
newsNew chief executive for HSE
BRITAIN’S WORKPLACE health and safety regulator has announced the appointment of its new chief executive.
newsDisabled teachers need more support
HALF OF disabled teachers (51%) believe their job has impacted negatively on their physical and mental health in the last 12 months, a conference organised by the NASUWT – The teachers union, has heard.
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