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Insurance for Control of Vibration at Work Regs
Nearly 60 per cent of employers believe their workforce will be affected by the effects of vibration, but most are unprepared for the Control of Vibration at Work regulations, according to experts.
News from UK & Ireland Insurance, Jun 21, 2005
European Agency publishes 2004 report
The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work is launching its annual report, summarising the Agency's activities in a year which saw the EU's membership grow from 15 to 25 Member States.
News from European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, Jun 21, 2005
Roadshows explain EU noise and vibration regs
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the EEF, the manufacturers' organisation - will jointly be running a series of noise and vibration roadshows across Great Britain in September and October.
News from Health and Safety Executive, Jun 16, 2005
Human error in railway accidents web spotlight
According to the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) most incidents that occur on the railway have a strong element of human error among their causes.
News from Health and Safety Executive, Jun 15, 2005
New COMAH regulations come into force
Amendments to the Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 1999 (COMAH) will come into force on 30 June, the Health and Safety Commission (HSC) announced yesterday.
News from Health and Safety Executive, Jun 14, 2005
HSE appeal to waste industries over back injuries
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is appealing to waste management and recycling industries to visit its 'Better Backs' micro site which offers tips on how to avoid back-related injuries.
News from Health and Safety Executive, Jun 14, 2005
Employers should be prepared to fight their corner
Experts from Croner are warning that 'Have a Go' employees are cashing in, as employers fear that contesting the claim in a tribunal could lead to higher costs.
News from Croner, Jun 8, 2005
New HSE website for electrical safety in quarries
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is publishing new electricity safety guidance on its website for all those involved in managing quarry sites.
News from Health and Safety Executive, Jun 7, 2005
HSE launches Backs! 2005 initiative
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is launching its 'Better Backs' campaign on 6 June in an attempt to reduce the estimated 4.9miilion days lost each year through work-related back problems.
News from Health and Safety Executive, Jun 3, 2005
Waste transfer company fined for death of worker
A London-based waste transfer company, World's End Waste (Investments), has been fined £100,000 at the Old Bailey following the death of a worker.
News from Health and Safety Executive, Jun 1, 2005
New standard for potable water installations
BSI Business Information is implementing a new series of European Standards aimed at providing requirements and recommendations for all materials in contact with drinking water.
News from BSI, May 31, 2005
Report reveals extent of work-related ill health
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is publishing a new report giving detailed information about the extent of work-related ill health.
News from Health and Safety Executive, May 27, 2005
Firm fined after worker dies of 60 per cent burns
A road contractor was fined £75,000 and ordered to pay £22,000 costs by Lincoln Crown Court on 23 May 2005 after a worker was burned to death while cleaning a tanker.
News from Health and Safety Executive, May 26, 2005
Shared workplaces mean shared risks
The HSE has warned that employers sharing a workplace must co-operate in order to communicate the risks arising from their respective undertakings and coordinate measures to control those risks.
News from Health and Safety Executive, May 23, 2005
BSI publishes new fire standards for businesses
BSI Business Information has recently published new fire standards to help businesses meet fire safety requirements, with the aim of reducing death, injury and damage.
News from BSI, May 23, 2005
BSI publishes guidelines for welding requirements
BSI Business Information has published new guidelines and specifications to help companies meet welding requirements.
News from BSI, May 23, 2005
New Work at Height code of practice BS 8437:2005
BSI is publishing BS 8437 to help companies and individuals comply with the new Work at Height Regulations that came into force on 6 April 2005.
News from BSI, May 17, 2005
Special exemptions for slam-door trains
The HSE has granted exemptions to enable twelve heritage/charter train companies, and other operators of Mark 1 rolling stock, to continue to run stock without central door locking.
News from Health and Safety Executive, May 10, 2005
BSI publishes essential new guides to CE marking
BSI is publishing two new important guides: 'CE Marking for Electrical Equipment (Low Voltage Directive)' and 'CE Marking for Electro Magnetic Compatibility' (EMC Directive)'.
News from BSI, May 2, 2005
Beware of rewarding low absenteeism
Companies thinking of following the example of Royal Mail's incentive scheme to reward staff for simply turning up to work could end up facing costly compensation claims, say experts from Croner.
News from Croner, Apr 28, 2005
Huge fine for breach of health and safety law
Shell Expro has been fined a total of GBP900,000 at Stonehaven Sheriff Court after pleading guilty to breaching health and safety legislation at an earlier hearing.
News from Health and Safety Executive, Apr 28, 2005
Pause for International Workers Memorial Day 2005
International Workers Memorial Day (IWMD) is intended to remember all those killed at or by work, and to strengthen our resolve to reduce risks and protect people.
News from Health and Safety Executive, Apr 27, 2005
Large fines for property developers
Four defendants have received fines totaling GBP100,000, plus costs of GBP40,000, at the Old Bailey, London.
News from Health and Safety Executive, Apr 27, 2005
Get the latest electrical safety guides
BSI is publishing a number of new and revised guides relating to electrical safety.
News from BSI, Apr 27, 2005
Plugs and wiring for global power supplies
BSI is publishing 'Electrical Plugs and Wiring and World Electricity Supplies', an indispensable guide and reference source to electrical plugs, wiring and electricity supplies worldwide.
News from BSI, Apr 26, 2005
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