newsFocus on worker protection, IOSH urges
THIS HUMAN Rights Day, IOSH is reminding governments and businesses of the importance of protecting workers.
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newsCompany and director sentenced for putting workers at risk
A ROOFING firm has been fined while its director has been handed a suspended prison sentence after putting the lives of workers at risk during a roof renovation in Surrey.
productArco slashes carbon emissions by 21%
ARCO HAS reduced its carbon emissions by 21.2 per cent in a single year, its biggest annual decrease to date.
newsStep up and lead, urges IWFM
FINDINGS FROM the Institite of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) SUSTAINABILITY Report 2024 has identified widespread intent to meet the 2050 deadline for net zero, as 75% of organisations say they expect to reach this national target.
newsWaste industry safety culture in good health
THE RESULTS of a recent independent study conducted for the Environmental Services Association (ESA) found that 87% of people working in the recycling and waste industry report feeling safe at work.
productWhy is safety shower maintenance so important?
SAFETY SHOWERS are the first line of defence against the effects of skin contact with chemicals or dangerous materials. When they haven’t been properly maintained or regularly serviced, they don’t offer workers the protection needed in emergencies. The impact can be severe – life-changing injuries, permanent disabilities, and in the worst scenarios, even death.
newsIndustry responds to Government’s ‘Get Britain Working’ white paper
The Get Britain Working White Paper marks the Government’s first major intervention to achieve an ambitious 80 per cent employment rate. Here are some comments from industry bodies and companies.
newsResearch shows rise in incidents during the holidays
ECOONLINE RELEASES new data highlighting ‘holiday hazards’ faced by workers during the festive period.
newsBritish Safety Council supports ‘Battery Breakdown’ campaign
BRITISH SAFETY Council has announced that it is the latest signatory to the ‘Battery Breakdown’ campaign.
newsTake part this Road Safety Week 2024
BRAKE road victims at the heart of this year’s Road Safety Week, sponsored by Autoglass, with the theme After the Crash – Every road victim counts.
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