newsBRITAIN’S MANUFACTURERS are calling for the current health and safety landscape to be maintained when the UK leaves the European Union, with existing worker production and legislative requirements continuing to be transferred into UK law to avoid cost and disruption to business.
newsTHE HEALTH and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has produced its new draft Corporate Plan for the 2018-2023 period.
newsSOUTHALLS CEO John Southall says the so-called fourth industrial revolution could have a significant impact on the health, safety and productivity of the workplace.
newsSPEAKING AT Health and Safety, Alex Hudson, solicitor from Pinsent Masons told delegates that having a process in place for dealing with a fatal or major incident is essential. “As with all things in health and safety, planning and preparation is key.” Hudson urged.
newsIKEA HAS been fined following an accident investigation at its Bristol branch. The company pleaded guilty on 3 October 2018 to one offence under health and safety laws.
productWHILE THE use of contractors is integral to the manufacturing industry, it also poses a risk.
newsA CONSTRUCTION company and its managing director have been sentenced after poor conditions at a building site were found to be dangerous.
newsNORDAM EUROPE Limited have been fined after workers were exposed to Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS).
newsEURO DYER, a textile dyeing firm, did not have a an Environmental Permit and officers witnessed dangerous conditions that could have affected local residents
newsTHOMSON REUTERS Legal Business says the value of corporate fines for health and safety breaches increased 18% in the last year, hitting £57.3m in 2017 up from £48.5m in 2016, in an attempt to get health and safety on the agenda at board level.
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