newsWomen teachers express safety concerns
WOMEN TEACHERS have expressed concern about their safety inside and outside of work during an online conference held by the NASUWT – The Teachers’ Union.
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productEmergency lighting compliance at Leeds General Infirmary
FOLLOWING ON from an extensive overhaul of the emergency lighting system at Leeds General Infirmary, LuxIntelligent panels supplied by fire and life safety systems manufacturer Advanced are now ensuring ongoing compliance with the BS 5266-1 Code of Practice.
productWalkway protection product launched
A NEW floor protection product has been introduced by BAXT to protect high traffic walkways in a wide variety of industrial environments, including warehouses and manufacturing premises.
productBusinesses warned of hidden risks
AS MORE workplaces start to fully reopen and welcome back employees, phs Compliance has warned of the hidden safety risks that may be waiting for the return.
newsUpdate Covid-19 risk assessments, urges BOHS
THE BRITISH Occupational Hygiene Society, a Scientific Charity and the Chartered Society for Worker Health Protection is urging employers to remain vigilant and update their Covid-19 risk assessments, especially for those who work in public facing settings.
news£200k fine for poor health and safety management
A WASTE and recycling company has been fined after HSE inspectors discovered widespread poor management of health and safety risks at their site in West Drayton, London.
newsSpot check reveals multiple breaches
A CONSTRUCTION contractor has been fined after multiple health and safety issues were identified during a proactive Covid spot check at a site in Manchester.
newsChemical company fined £1M for fatal explosion
CHEMICAL COMPANY Briar Chemicals Ltd has been fined £1 million after a man died in an explosion at its site in Sweet Briar Road, Norwich.
newsDiving instructor sentenced after trainee dies
A TECHNICAL diving instructor has been sentenced after he failed to properly assess the competency of two pupils prior to a deep-water dive in Scotland, which ended in a fatality.
newsHSE puts emphasis on ventilation
AS MORE people return to the workplace, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is stressing the importance of good ventilation to support businesses minimise the risk of coronavirus.
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