newsGUIDANCE HAS been issued by the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) to assist those using mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), mast-climbing working platforms (MCWPs), construction lifts and hoists to work safely and minimise the risk of spreading coronavirus.
newsA DUNGANNON company has been fined £24K for health and safety breaches which left an employee with life-changing injuries.
newsTHE LADDER Association reports that the newly opened Test & Research Centre in Soham has been instrumental in helping Suffolk Trading Standards Imports Team prevent 266 dangerous ladders from entering the UK.
newsTHE GOVERNMENT has updated its guidance for employers who have ‘furloughed’ employees under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Of particular interest to health and safety professionals is the confirmation that ‘furloughed employees should be encouraged to undertake training.’
newsTHE SCAFFOLDING Association has launched two Scaffold Industry Guidance Notes (SIGNS) which address the requirements for scaffolding inspection during COVID-19.
newsA BLACKBURN logistics company has been fined after failing to provide fall protection for workers replacing the roof of its premises.
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