Construction firms invited to mock trail
Firms from the construction industry and associated trades are being invited to give their verdict on a mock trialling involving …
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Health and safety myth panel busts 300th case
For as sure as we need strong health and safety regulations, we need an equally robust system of communication to …
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Barefoot customer told to take a walk by supermarket
The Health and Safety Executive’s panel has concluded that there is no legislation to prevent barefooted customers from entering a …
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Public consultation launched into offshore directive
The Health and Safety Executive has launched a public consultation into the UK’s proposed approach to implement the offshore safety …
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Developer imprisoned for repeatedly flouting safety laws
A developer has been sent to prison for 30 months and ordered to pay costs of £5,000 after repeatedly breaching …
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Self-employed persons could be exempt from safety laws
A public consultation has been launched into proposals which would see certain self-employed people exempt from health and safety laws. …
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External floating roof tanks safety notice
Is your site responsible for controlling potential hazards pertaining to the specification, inspection and maintenance of external floating roofs for …
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HSE issues 20 asbestos improvement notices to schools
Twenty schools have been handed improvement notices from the Health and Safety Executive after an inspection programme revealed inadequate control …
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Firms prosecuted after child crushed to death by electric gate
A Swansea installation firm and a Cardiff maintenance company have been found guilty of serious safety failings after a five-year-old …
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Do I need insurance for work experience students?
“What are my duties when it comes to hiring work experience students?” asks one employer. “What insurance do we need?” …
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