newsBSI to offer European certification post Brexit
THE BRITISH Standards Institution (BSI) has been designated as a notified body by the Netherlands Government and European Commission for the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation.
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newsNew report outlines road risks
SAFETY CAMPAIGNERS are calling for an increased police presence on the roads to deter people from breaking the law, as a report is launched revealing that drivers feel roads are more dangerous now than they were five years ago.
newsIOSH aims to boost Nigerian safety standards
THE INSTITUTION of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is entering into a partnership with the Lagos State Government in Nigeria to train people on workplace safety and health.
news£1 million fine after employees suffer burns
A CAR and commercial vehicle component manufacturer has been fined after two employees suffered burns while cleaning a distillation tank.
newsConstruction site noise breaches up 25%
THE BUILDING Safety Group (BSG) has reported a 25% increase in the number of noise infringements occurring on construction sites. BSG’s report was the result of 10,000 independent site inspections conducted during the first half of 2019 which compared Q1 with Q2.
newsUntrained worker’s fatal fall from tree
A PROPERTY investment company and its director have been fined after a worker fell from a tree causing fatal injuries.
newsCompany fined for non-compliance of Notices
KITCHEN WORKTOP manufacturing company, The Solid Surface Shop UK Ltd was sentenced for non-compliance of Improvement Notices and failure to effectively manage health and safety.
newsGTR in the dock for Gatwick Express fatality
GOVIA THAMESLINK Railway Ltd (GTR) has been fined £1 million, with £52,267 costs, after being convicted of one offence under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
newsHSENI wants farmers to put themselves first
THE HEALTH and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) is supporting this year’s Farm Safety Week 15-19, July organised by leading farming charity Farm Safety Foundation.
newsFine after child hit by car on school trip
AN ADVENTURE activity and team building organisation has been fined after a child was hit by a car seriously injured while on a school trip.
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