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Workers digging too close to pipelines

THERE WERE 316 incidents of workers putting themselves at risk by digging too close to high-pressure oil, gas, and chemical pipes without the owner’s permission in 2022, according to Linewatch, the pipeline safety and awareness group.

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Scrapping EU laws will harm economic growth, experts warn

THE INSTITUTION of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) warns that the Government’s amended plans to scrap EU laws don’t go far enough and will continue to harm economic growth, as a new survey of its members reveals concerns about the impact on businesses and inward investment.

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Nearly £50 million boost for safer roads

DRIVERS, PASSENGERS and cyclists across England will benefit from a £47.5 million injection into enhancing the safety of some of the most high-risk roads in England, the Department for Transport confirmed earlier this month.

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Action needed to support mental health of finance workers

EMPLOYERS IN financial services should act to retain talent in the industry as new findings from MHFA England highlight the impact of poor mental health. 83% of finance sector employees have considered changing jobs due to the impact of work on their mental health, with nearly half of those taking the plunge.

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