newsReinventing the wheel
THE 2018 LONE Worker Safety Expo represented a shift in attitude toward mental health and wellbeing and a strong urge to re-define what the term lone working actually means. Mark Glover attended the event.
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newsTrader jailed for producing counterfeit work licences
A WARWICKSHIRE County Council Trading Standards investigation has led to Mr Andrew Mark Weeks, aged 53 and of Ashby Road, Hinckley and trading as Nuneaton Print and later Yorkshire Novelty Print, pled guilty to one offence under the Fraud Act 2006 and received a three year and eight month prison sentence.
newsGovernment clamps down on violence against NHS staff
THE HEALTH Secretary announced new measures to better protect nursing staff from assaults at a summit hosted by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN).
newsUK urged to back EU safety rules post BREXIT
BRITAIN’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.
newsWorker severs finger with saw
A BUILDER from Cornwall has been sentenced after one of his employees sustained serious, life-changing hand injuries whilst operating a handheld circular saw.
newsHSENI produces draft corporate plan
THE HEALTH and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has produced its new draft Corporate Plan for the 2018-2023 period.
newsNew industrial era will impact safety
SOUTHALLS CEO John Southall says the so-called fourth industrial revolution could have a significant impact on the health, safety and productivity of the workplace.
newsPreparation key when managing fatal incidents
SPEAKING 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.
newsOfficers set to use body-worn cameras
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE Council will be providing its community safety and traffic and parking officers with new body cameras.
newsIkea fined following accident investigation
IKEA 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.
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