CDM and HSE hold north-west spot checks - November 27, 2008

Seasonal spot checks on the construction sector in the north-west are intended to ensure the industry has adapted to regulations aimed at preventing workplace accidents.

The field's division within the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) will be working [read more...]

Health and safety report 'does not go far enough' - November 25, 2008

A greater effort must be made by the government to prevent injuries in the workplace, a leading organisation claims.

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) describes Dame Carol Black's report Working for a Healthier Tomorrow as partially addressing the key issues [read more...]

ECA issues advice on working in smokers' homes - November 21, 2008

Contractors are being issued guidance on working in domestic properties inhabited by smokers.

The Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA) has warned companies they have a duty of care over their employees which extends to labour performed in premises of these types.
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Kent and HSE to issue flexible warrants - November 6, 2008

A new project is being launched in one county which hopes to promote health and safety practices in the workplace.

Each of Kent's local authorities has agreed with the Health and Safety Executive's (HSE's) initiative, which will [read more...]

Sutton council agrees to 'myth busting initiative' - November 4, 2008

A local authority in the London area has agreed to help the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) combat myths it believes obstructs the organisation's goals.

Sutton council is the latest body of this type to sign up to the [read more...]

Ealing council backs national campaign - October 21, 2008

Another local authority has joined with the Health and Safety Executive's (HSE's) efforts to combat misconceptions about the role of regulations in the workplace.

The organisation's regional director for London, Stephen Williams, says the Ealing area has experienced 479 [read more...]

Punishment 'to be harsher' for health and safety breaches - October 13, 2008

Modifications to the Health and Safety (Offences) Bill will increase the punishments which can be handed out due to breaches of regulations, a source reveals.

According to the Press Association, prison sentences will become available for serious breaches of [read more...]

Employee serves up highest health and safety exam scores - October 3, 2008

An employee of a pub has achieved the highest marks in the country in a health and safety qualification.

John Hall had the best performance of any candidate in the Advanced Diploma in Health and Safety [read more...]

2nd ATP to be implemented in October - September 23, 2008

New regulations for chemical classifications and labelling will likely be coming into force next month.

A second Adaptation to Technical Progress (ATP) will be brought into effect from October 1st and will modify how substances are classified.

The Dangerous Preparations Directive establishes [read more...]

BRE backs health and safety rules, IOSH insists - September 11, 2008

The Better Regulation Executive (BRE) "fully recognises" how important health and safety legislation is, a leading group of professionals asserts.

Responding to an article in the Financial Times, the president of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) [read more...]