newsCrime leader jailed after recruiting illegal workers
MEMBERS OF a criminal gang that recruited illegal migrants to work as cleaners across a string of Sainsbury’s supermarkets in Oxfordshire and the south-west have been sentenced.
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productProtecting the hearing health of construction workers
CIRRUS RESEARCH is aware of the challenges faced by the construction industry. One issue that often flies under the radar is the continuous exposure of workers to high noise levels, a hazard that can lead to serious hearing health problems.
newsConcerns raised for desk-based workers
THE TYPICAL office worker will sit at their desk for over 1,300 hours this year, 10,000 hours just eight years into their career, and 53,000 hours by the time they retire.
productSafety Data Sheets 101
ARE YOU informed about the substances and mixtures you work with? Do you know the key steps to take when you receive a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)? Are you aware of the vital sections in an SDS that hold crucial information for safe handling? If these questions intrigue you, then you’re in for a treat!
newsFirst step towards regulating the building control profession
THE BUILDING Safety Regulator has announced two independent provider schemes for building control professionals to take the first step in becoming registered building inspectors. Registration is a key part of making building control a regulated profession.
newsSpeedy Services takes strategic approach to road safety
SPEEDY SERVICES has taken a strategic approach to managing its work-related road risk – and is reaping the business benefits.
productMonitoring noise in the food and drink manufacturing industry
IN THE environment of the food and drink manufacturing industry, the wellbeing of employees should always be a top priority. One significant concern that often goes unnoticed is occupational noise which can have severe implications on the health and safety of workers.
newsTaxi shortage threatens staff safety
THE PROFESSIONAL services sector employs 21.4% of workers in the UK, the highest percentage within any single occupation
news‘Think differently about safety,’ regulator urges farmers
A THREE-year-old child was among 27 people killed in agriculture-related activities in the last 12 months, as Britain’s workplace regulator calls for farmers to ‘think differently about safety’.
newsFinancial pressures take toll on workplace safety
THE FINDINGS of a new independent study released as part of the annual Dräger Safety at Work report, have highlighted concerns regarding the impact of the current cost of living crisis and financial pressures on safety in UK businesses.
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