Irish exporter of the year
The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) announced Combilift as the Exporter of the Year 2015 at the Export Industry Awards which were held recently in Dublin.
IIRSM welcomes its new president
IIRSM announced that Siobhan Donnelly SFIIRSM has become president of the Institute on 8 December 2015 at its Annual General Meeting. Siobhan takes over the reins from Peter Hall.
German team expanded
Sussex-based Big Foot Systems, which provides non-penetrative rooftop support solutions for mechanical services and safe access equipment, has appointed two German specification managers, Bari Saado and Sizzo Gericke.
Manufacturer fined after worker crushed to death
Manufacturing company Hanson Packed Products has been prosecuted after a 26 year old worker was fatally crushed when his arm was caught in a powered roller.
Multiple workers’ lives affected after health was ‘carelessly ignored’
A Merthyr Tydfil based manufacturer has been fined after 21 employees were left permanently injured after being diagnosed with hand arm vibration syndrome (HAVS).
HSE chair made a Dame in New Year’s Honours List
Judith Hackitt CBE, the chair of the Health and Safety Executive, has been made a Dame in the New Year’s Honours List for 2016.
New intake for crane specialist
Lifting equipment specialist Konecranes has appointed six electrical engineering apprentices within its crane service operation.
NEBOSH and BCSP agreement provides more opportunities around the world
The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) has announced a new agreement with the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP).
Firm fined after worker struck by bus
A company contracted to lay a pipe under a road surface was sentenced today after a court heard it failed to keep and maintain a safe place of work, resulting in an injury to a worker.
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