productUniversity unveils breakthrough technology
A failsafe track switch designed to eradicate a 200-year-old problem on the railway has been created by engineers at Loughborough University.
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productHolistic rail risk management
Active Risk has announced that Downer has implemented Active Risk Manager to manage safety and risk for all of its freight and passenger rail projects.
productSafeguarding switched circuits
IMI Precision Engineering has introduced a new electromechanically actuated all-fluid pressure switch designated 21D, designed to monitor pressure levels in a variety of rail system applications.
blogHigh praise for safety approach
Housing refurbishment specialist Lovell has won a top regional award for its exceptional health and safety approach on a major housing re-roofing project for Hull City Council.
productMoss and algae control
Moss and algae present an ongoing challenge for local authorities, utilities companies and contractors to control.
productElectrical safety in schools
It is important to carry out regular electrical safety practices in schools. Even though electrical accidents in schools are rare, they do happen.
newsNew HSE statistics poster
The Health and Safety Executive has released its annual health and safety statistics on work-related injury, ill health, enforcement and costs in Great Britain.
blogWhat can companies learn from the Thomas Cook report?
With health and safety being pushed to the fore in the drawn out Thomas Cook case, James Jameson, VP product strategy at risk management software platform, Rivo, asks if we are about to see a greater importance being placed on good health and safety practice? And, if so, how can companies avoid the kinds of breaches – and damage caused by such – in light of Thomas Cook’s failings?
newsCourts prepare for barrage of ‘Guilty’ pleas after new sentencing guidelines published
International law firm Pinsent Masons has warned courts in England and Wales to prepare for a barrage of ‘guilty’ pleas in health and safety cases, following the publication of new sentencing guidelines.
productSafety accreditation
Northgate Vehicle Hire, a leading light commercial vehicle hire company, is celebrating after being granted the ISO 14001.
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