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Million-pound fund is open for business - again

A one-million-pound fund available to small British businesses that show a commitment to improving worker involvement in health and safety has been opened by the Health and Safety Commission (HSC).

News from Health and Safety Executive (21 November 2005)

Innovative fasteners avoid dangerous failures

User application article Stage 8's patented GrooveLok technology locks the threaded fastener in place so there is no way it can come loose under the influence of externally applied loads.

News from Stage 8 (14 November 2005)

HSC and HSE condemn bullying in the workplace

The Health and Safety Commission and the Health and Safety Executive strongly condemn any form of harassment or bullying at work and both support the 'Ban Bullying At Work Day' (7 November 2005).

News from Health and Safety Executive ( 8 November 2005)

HSE publishes guide to stress management

Lord Hunt, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Work and Pensions Minister for Health and Safety, has emphasised the strong benefits of effectively managing stress at work.

News from Health and Safety Executive ( 3 November 2005)

Chemical industry accidents in line with HSE data

The Chemical Industries Association (CIA) has commended the report launched on 20 October 2005 by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regarding health and safety offences and penalties for 2004/5.

News from Chemical Industries Association (24 October 2005)

Remember the risks of the fifth of November

Technical background article Many companies do not spend enough time thinking about and planning for the safety risks associated with November fireworks displays, say health and safety experts at Croner.

News from Croner (17 October 2005)

Safety asset management with barcodes and RFID

Ritchey-id has formed a strategic alliance with Redkite Systems to supply its robust polyurethane labels as part of Redkite's Equipment Management Solution.

News from Ritchey-id (13 October 2005)

Free Machine Accident Investigation Kit (MAIK)

Procter Machinery Guarding is launching a free Machine Accident Investigation Kit (MAIK) that will help small and medium-sized manufacturing companies perform investigations. Brochure available

News from Procter Machinery Guarding ( 7 October 2005)

Operator support for power generation industry

The iWare Division of CanWeb Internet Services is releasing its iWare Operator Support System for the Power Generation industry.

News from CanWeb Internet Services ( 3 October 2005)

Operator support system for process industries

The iWare Division of CanWeb Internet Services is releasing its iWare Control Room Operator Support System for the process industries.

News from CanWeb Internet Services (28 September 2005)

Warning over hazards in workplace kitchens

Technical background article Potential danger lurks in the workplace kitchen, says Alan Preen, managing director of portable appliance test and inspection company PowerPlug UK.

News from PowerPlug (UK) (22 September 2005)

Offshore sector needs to do more - HSE

The HSE is urging the offshore oil and gas industry to increase its efforts to meet the 2010 target of safest sector in the world, as set by the industry's own Step Change in Safety initiative.

News from Health and Safety Executive ( 9 September 2005)

HSE and Step Change in Safety to share stand

Lord Hunt of Kings Heath, Parliamentary Under Secretary responsible for health and safety, is launching the joint HSE/Step Change in Safety stand at the Offshore Europe Exhibition and Conference.

News from Health and Safety Executive ( 6 September 2005)

Seminar: Managing Occupational Health and Safety

'Managing Occupational Health and Safety' is a one-day seminar being hosted jointly by BOHS and IOSH on 2 November 2005 at the Jaguar Visitors Centre, Birmingham, UK.

News from British Occupational Hygiene Society ( 5 August 2005)

Free guide to tackling long-term sickness

The HSE is launching a new guide for safety and other trade union representatives, offering practical advice on long-term sickness absence and return to work issues.

News from Health and Safety Executive (29 July 2005)

Corporate Health and Safety Performance Index

The Health and Safety Executive is launching its Corporate Health and Safety Performance Index and unveiling more case studies highlighting the vital role played by directors in health and safety.

News from Health and Safety Executive (21 July 2005)

National debate launched to address risk aversion

Lord Hunt of Kings Heath called for a common sense approach to risk management as he formally launched a debate on the causes of risk aversion in health and safety.

News from Health and Safety Executive (14 July 2005)

Behaviour-based safety in automation environments

Technical background article Frank Schrever of Pilz Safe Automation discusses the balance between safe acts and safe conditions in the context of machinery and automation safety.

News from Pilz Safe Automation Australia (11 July 2005)

Report into benefits of safety representatives

A Health and Safety Executive (HSE) report confirms evidence of a positive link between the appointment of safety representatives and levels of health and safety awareness and performance.