newsWaste boss fined for obstructing site checks
THE OWNER of a waste treatment plant in Barking barred environment inspectors from entering the site unless they handed over thousands of pounds in bogus fees.
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newsSurvey shows rise in retail violence and abuse
VIOLENCE AND abuse against retail workers soared last year, with the latest figures from the British Retail Consortium’s (BRC) crime survey revealing that the number of incidents rose to 1,300 per day in 2022/23 from almost 870 per day the year before.
newsResearch highlights impact of budget cuts on safety
NEW RESEARCH from Watco has examined the complexities of the facilities management (FM) industry, and how they impact the safety and smooth running within the modern facility.
newsConstruction worker killed by excavator
A NORTH Yorkshire construction company has been fined after a worker was struck on the head and killed by a 16-ton excavator.
productIronclad BS 8629 compliance for Sheffield development
FIRE PROTECTION solutions manufacturer Advanced has supplied its BS 8629-compliant EvacGo evacuation alert system for deployment in the new build residential development The Ironworks, which is located in Sheffield.
productTransparency on glass manufacturing hazards
THROUGHOUT THE glass production process, many caustic and corrosive chemicals are used and can cause severe harm in the event of a spill. Worker safety must be maintained as a priority.
productAirBench launches new downflow booth
AIRBENCH IS pleased to announce the release of its new downflow booth models, the VertEx DFB.
newsBusinessman ordered to pay for waste offences
A BRIDGWATER waste business director’s company took in excess waste, then failed to have it removed after being told to do so by the Environment Agency.
newsWorkplace fire safety knowlege gaps highlighted
NEW RESEARCH has revealed that 2 in 5 Brits (44%) would not know what to do in the event of a fire at work.
newsWaste criminal given 18-month custodial sentence
A MAN from Faversham was finally caught and arrested after absconding when he was found guilty of running an illegal waste operation in 2019.
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