Qatar’s construction workers “ruthlessly exploited” says Amnesty International
Health and Safety Articles, Health and Safety News, rtsAmnesty International’s secretary general, Salil Shetty, has accused Qatar’s construction sector of “ruthlessly exploiting” employees as work gets underway on …
Read MoreUnite calls for public inquiry into offshore flight safety
Health and Safety Articles, Health and Safety News, rtsThe union Unite has called for a public inquiry into August’s fatal helicopter crash off Shetland which claimed the lives …
Read MoreThe death toll has risen to 52 following Friday’s devastating blast in the Chinese city of Qingdao where a leaking …
Read MoreEnergy Institute consults with industry on storage tank safety
Health and Safety Articles, Health and Safety News, rtsThe Energy Institute’s Containment Systems Working Group has commissioned IKM Consulting Ltd to spearhead a research project into the safety …
Read MoreNatural Gas Explosion Kills Gold Miners In Guinea
Health and Safety Articles, Health and Safety News, rtsA natural gas explosion on Wednesday is reported to have killed as many as 25 people in a gold mine …
Read MoreBritish Lung Foundation launches asbestos safety campaign
Health and Safety Articles, Health and Safety News, rtsThe British Lung Foundation has launched a new campaign to raise awareness amongst tradesmen about the dangers of asbestos. ‘Take …
Read MoreHSE issues revised guidance to protect workers
Health and Safety Articles, Health and Safety News, rtsThe Health and Safety Executive has published revised guidance to help employers understand their duties when it comes to protecting …
Read MoreWithin the shadows of every high hazard site lurks a multitude of process safety threats which have the potential to …
Read MoreHealth and safety legislation: looking ahead to 2014
Health and Safety Articles, Health and Safety News, rtsThat cold snap in the air indicates Santa is readying his sleigh once again in preparation for an epic global …
Read MoreFigures show drop in serious workplace injuries
Health and Safety Articles, Health and Safety News, rtsFresh figures from The Health and Safety Executive show a measurable decline in the number of employees killed or seriously …
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