News Archive: May 2011

• Gas installers 'must' be registered with the appropriate approved body

  Gas installers must ensure they are registered with their necessary body, the HSE has urged. 31st May 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Doncaster housing company handed safety accolade

  St Leger Homes in Doncaster has been awarded the highest possible health and safety rating from a leading body.31st May 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• New safety signs to improve tourist way-finding in Morpeth?

  Safety signs could have a key role to play in improving the tourist experience in Morpeth, Northumberland.27th May 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Dental practice door signs 'key to making a good impression'

  Dental practitioners should utilise door signs to make a good impression on potential clients, according to a marketing expert.27th May 2011 | Door Signs

• Does health and safety regulation need to be changed?

  Does the government need to adjust the UK's health and safety laws?26th May 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Construction firm captures prestigious safety award

  A Scottish construction business has been given a prestigious health and safety award.25th May 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• 'Better awareness' needed for hearing problems in music industry

  Should people be more aware of hearing problems in the music industry?25th May 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Leeds Met University wins safety award

  Leeds Metropolitan University has been given a safety award.24th May 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Bikers urged to stay away from Olympic course

  Bikers have been warned to avoid an Olympic course at Hadleigh Farm Country Park.24th May 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Merseyside head teacher 'more than familiar' with need for warning signs

  A Merseyside head teacher has had to become very well acquainted with health and safety signs.23rd May 2011 | Warning Signs

• Holburne Museum of Art extension 'sensitive to health and safety'

  A modern extension for Holburne Museum of Art in Bath has proved itself sensitive to health and safety and way-finding concerns, without compromising the Grade-I listed building.23rd May 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Frank Haslam Milan scoops health and safety award

  Frank Haslam Milan has claimed a health and safety award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. 20th May 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• CLA makes health and safety warning

  A spokesman for the Country Land and Business Association has vowed to raise awareness of health and safety. 20th May 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Safety signs placed on dangerous Furness road

  Safety signage has been placed on a dangerous road in Furness. 19th May 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Roofing work 'requires careful planning'

  Businesses must ensure that they conduct careful planning before approaching roofing work, says the Health and Safety Executive. 19th May 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Isle of Man extends health and safety consultation

  The Isle of Man has given the public more time to offer views on a proposed health and safety body. 18th May 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• IOSH teams with Barbour EHS

  The Institution of Occupational Health and Safety has agreed a new partnership with Barbour Environment, Health and Safety. 18th May 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• John Dillon fined for flashing signs

  John Dillon has been fined €2,500 (£2,178) after using an unsafe sign.17th May 2011 | Warning Signs

• Should accident reporting be changed?

  Should businesses change how they report accidents?17th May 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Health and safety tour begins across construction sites

  Construction sites and colleges will be handed safety advice as part of a new tour. 16th May 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• RoSPA announces the home of health and safety

  The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents' has announced a new stand for this year's Safety and Health Expo. 16th May 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Schools benefit from 'inspiring' door signs and sculpture

  Two new-build schools will receive a new set of door signs, designed in collaboration with Sussex-based artist Will Nash.13th May 2011 | Office Signs

• Plea for car park warning signs in Llandudno shopping district

  A north Wales town shopping district needs better warning signs for car parks, to attract consumers to local traders' shops.13th May 2011 | Warning Signs

• Preventing access to dangerous moving machinery is 'vital'

  Companies must guarantee that they stop access to hazardous moving machinery, the HSE states.12th May 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Safety and Health Expo scheduled this month

  Industry professionals can attend the Safety and Health Expo later this month.12th May 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• New zone announced for Health and Safety' 11

  A new zone that is dedicated to cleaning and hygiene has been added to the Health and Safety' 11-North show. 11th May 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Govt urged to not cut HSE funding

  The mother of a man who died in a chimney fire has said that the government should not cut its funding to the Health and Safety Executive.11th May 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Aker Solutions handed safety awards

  Two Aker Solutions business units have been handed a health and safety award.10th May 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• All landlords must have gas safety certificate, specialist says

  Landlords have been reminded that they must have a gas safety certificate.10th May 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Steam Packet Company apologises after vessel accident

  The Steam Packet Company has apologised after a girl boarded one of its vessels.9th May 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• New safety signs considered in Staffordshire

  Safety signs are now being contemplated for a potentially hazardous road in Staffordshire. 9th May 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Company fined for putting workers 'at serious risk of injury'

  A company in Oldham has put workers at "serious risk of injury". 6th May 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• IRIS urges govt to improve road safety signs

  Improve Roads Improve Safety has advised the coalition to install more safety signs. 6th May 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Working at height without safety precautions 'will always' be a risk

  There will always be a safety risk when employees work on tall structures without the necessary safety precautions, a safety body warns. 5th May 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Surrey Council provides funding for safety signs

  Surrey Council has offered funding to maintain vehicle-activated safety signs in the county. 5th May 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Will the Isle of Man enforce its own health and safety laws?

  Could the Isle of Man be set to create a separate body for health and safety? 4th May 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Land Rover fined for poor risk assessment

  Land Rover has been fined by the Health and Safety Executive after not adequately assessing the risks associated with hand tools. 4th May 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Car firm fined after head injury

  A car firm in Tottenham has been fined after the death of one of its workers. 3rd May 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Workers Memorial Day emphasises importance of safety signs

  Workers Memorial Day highlights the importance of work safety. 3rd May 2011 | Health and Safety Signs