Demolition firm fined for Maesteg site asbestos failings
A demolition contractor has been fined after exposing workers to potentially deadly asbestos fibres at the former Revlon factory in Maesteg.
Archive for September 26th, 2011
Crackdown on Unsafe Construction Sites in Bournemouth
A crackdown on unsafe construction sites is due to begin today (Monday 26 September) as businesses turn their attention to renovations and building projects now the tourist season is coming to a close.
Farmers encouraged to attend Ulverston safety event
Farmers are being encouraged to attend a free training event in Ulverston to get to grips with health and safety in one of Britain’s most dangerous industries.
Winter tyres left out in the cold
Winter tyres left out in the cold
Someone’s Son enters new phase
Someone’s Son enters new phase
Someone’s son enters new phase
Someone’s son enters new phase
Nuts and bolts ‘What’s in your safety toolkit?’ – Sheffield 11 October
The Sheffield Occupational Health and Safety Association (SOHSA) is inviting organisations throughout the region to attend its annual conference at Tapton Hall, Sheffield, 11 October 2011. This years’ conference will focus on safely managing maintena…
DSA launches apps for iPhone
DSA launches apps for iPhone
Minister announces plans for lower drink drive limit in Northern Ireland
Minister announces plans for lower drink drive limit in Northern Ireland
Workplace Ergonomics & Productivity 2011 – London 26 & 27 October
This is the new ‘must visit’ event for professionals involved in workplace ergonomics, occupational health, HR, facilities management, and health & safety. This is the only exhibition covering workplace ergonomics and productivity in the UK and, what’s more it’s Free! (There is a small charge for entrance to the seminars).
DfT describes 80mph motorway limit as ‘speculation’
DfT describes 80mph motorway limit as ‘speculation’
DfT describes 80mph motorway limit as speculation
DfT describes 80mph motorway limit as speculation
RR885 – Assessment of current guidance in relation to safe carriageway crossing (CIS53) on high speed roads
This work has assessed the adequacy of current guidance – HSE Construction Information Sheet 53 (CIS53) – aimed at clients, designers and workers involved in road works on motorways/high speed dual carriageways (50mph or greater).
National Integrated Waste Strategy (IWS) Shaping Event outcome document
For many years, nuclear regulators have actively worked towards integrated management of radioactive waste on nuclear sites, via the development and use of, integrated waste strategies. In 2010 sufficient information had been gathered, to justify holding a significant regulator led National IWS Shaping Event. Following this event a factual report recording the days events and [...]
