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THE HIDDEN COST OF IGNORING HEALTH AND SAFETY
More than a third of manual and semi-skilled construction workers in the UK believe their employer is putting profits before people, according to a major new study. Across all...
CHAS MEMBERS TO RECEIVE 20% DISCOUNT AT SPEEDY HIRE
CHAS has announced that its members are set to receive a 20% discount on Speedy Hire tools and equipment thanks to a two-year partnership between the supply chain risk management expert and the...
FIRMS MUST PREPARE FOR ‘NATASHA’S LAW’ LABELLING CHANGES
With changes to Food Information Regulations (FIR) coming into force on the 1 October and a number of businesses not yet prepared, safety specialist Bureau Veritas is reminding food businesses of...
TWO COMPANIES FINED AFTER EMPLOYEE CRUSHED BY MACHINERY
An employee of Fire Protection Group (FPG) was working at Chivas Brothers Limited (CBL) premises when he was crushed and trapped in a Kardex Remstar Shuttle XP500 machine. Dumbarton Sheriff Court...
HSE ANNOUNCES COLLABORATION WITH SHW LIVE
Safety, Health & Wellbeing Live has confirmed that both of its new 2022 events will be delivered in collaboration with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Taking place from 15-16 February...
MANUFACTURER AND SITE OWNER FINED AFTER EMPLOYEE FATALITY
A fencing manufacturer and the owner of the yard where the business operates, have been fined following the death of an employee at the site. North Somerset Magistrates’ Court heard how, on...
WERNERCO TO EXHIBIT AT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY EVENT 2021
WernerCo, manufacturer and distributor of ladders and access equipment, will be exhibiting its latest working at height equipment at the Health and Safety Event, taking place at the NEC from 7-9...
MORE ACTION NEEDED BY SMES TO TACKLE MODERN SLAVERY
Awareness of the importance of addressing modern slavery is high among construction SMEs, but there is a need to move beyond policy to action according to research carried out by CHAS, in...
COMPANY FINED AFTER WORKERS CONTRACTED HAVS
Construction company Peter Duffy Ltd has been sentenced for safety breaches after multiple employees were diagnosed with hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS). Leeds Magistrates’ Court heard...
IOSH APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) has appointed Nicole Rinaldi as its new Director of Professional Services. Nicole joins IOSH on 25 October and will head up IOSH’s...
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