News Archive: June 2011

• Stockport scheme finishes second in awards category

  A Stockport scheme has finished runner-up in the Public Protection Achievement category at the Municipal Journal Awards in London. 30th June 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Helston councillors criticised over banned road signs

  Councillors in Helston have been criticised for not allowing promotional road signs. 29th June 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Redrow Homes collects health and safety award

  Redrow Homes has collected a safety gold award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. 29th June 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Care homes must have 'correct training' for employees

  Care homes need to ensure that they provide the correct training for their employees, the HSE has urged.27th June 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Dog attack warning signs to be introduced in Wokingham?

  Could Wokingham be set for new warning signs that help dog owners react to incidents where their pets are attacked?27th June 2011 | Warning Signs

• Demolition company exposes people to 'very serious risks'

  The Health and Safety Executive has prosecuted a demolition company for exposing people to hazardous health risks.24th June 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Motorcyclist criticises lack of warning signs in Burton

  A motorcyclist has hit out at Derbyshire County Council for not providing adequate safety signage.24th June 2011 | Warning Signs

• Asbestos warning signs needed 'to avoid further deaths'

  Warning signs are needed to make clear the dangers of asbestos to tradesmen.23rd June 2011 |

• Primary school kids design safety sign for Linden Homes site

  Youngsters set to design building site safety signs, following visit.22nd June 2011 | Construction Signs

• School road safety sign designed by 7-year-old pupil

  A safety sign to remind users of the need for care nearby a Telford school has been designed by local youngster, Ryan Ellis.22nd June 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Gas sector is 'high risk industry'

  The gas sector is a high-risk industry, an expert has warned.21st June 2011 | Warning Signs

• Hotel health and safety reports set to be available

  People may soon be able to read hotel health and safety reports. 21st June 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Dirty Somerset road signs causing driving problems?

  Somerset road signs putting motorists at risk?20th June 2011 | Warning Signs

• Incident serves as 'reminder' about gas cylinder safety

  A recent incident should remind companies to use gas cylinders safely, the HSE states.20th June 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Signs planned to encourage public transport?

  Could road signs soon persuade people to use trains?17th June 2011 | Warning Signs

• Recycling firms warned to take safety 'seriously'

  Recycling firms must take health and safety seriously, the HSE urges.17th June 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• St John's Ambulance calls on companies to guarantee health and safety

  St John's Ambulance has urged companies to ensure that their workers benefit from health and safety training. 16th June 2011 | Warning Signs

• Southport firm runs machine without warning signs

  A shopfitting firm in Southport operated a rotating saw that had no warning signs, it has been found. 16th June 2011 | Warning Signs

• Major oil and gas firms announce subsea response initiative

  Nine gas and oil firms have agreed to work together to improve responses to subsea well control incidents.15th June 2011 | Warning Signs

• Warning signs installed on Monmouthshire roads

  Monmouthshire motorcyclists may feel safer due to the arrival of new warning signs. 15th June 2011 | Warning Signs

• HAVmeter collects new safety award

  WAC Hire Services' HAVmeter has collected a new award. 14th June 2011 | Warning Signs

• Cambridge introduces new cyclist safety signs

  New signs have been introduced for cyclists in Cambridge. 14th June 2011 | Warning Signs

• Beaconsfield safety signage to 'reduce road risks'

  Beaconsfield councillors have vowed to reduce risks on local roads by improving safety signage in key areas.13th June 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Glass factory prosecution highlights importance of safety signs

  Injuries sustained at a Bristol glass factory have served to underline the importance of health and safety.13th June 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Calls for road warning signs on Blackfriars Bridge

  London Assembly members are campaigning for speed warning signs to be introduced to limit traffic on Blackfriars Bridge to 20mph.10th June 2011 | Warning Signs

• Bramall Construction wins asbestos awareness award

  Bramall Construction has collected an award for its work against asbestos threats.9th June 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Rics introduces new health and safety guidance

  New health and safety guidance has been published by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.9th June 2011 | Warning Signs

• Company 'exposes' workers to asbestos risk

  A refurbishment firm has been prosecuted after exposing employees to asbestos.8th June 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Safety plea for hazardous Chichester road

  A councillor has called for a Chichester road to undergo safety improvements.8th June 2011 | Warning Signs

• Companies advised to use health and safety consultants

  Organisations should hire health and safety consultants, one group has recommended. 7th June 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue handed safety accreditation

  Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service has been given a health and safety accreditation from the British Standards Institution.7th June 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Driving instructor campaigns against road sign 'mistakes'

  A driving instructor is highlighting mistakes on road signs in Essex.6th June 2011 | Warning Signs

• Bike convention cancelled amid safety worries

  An Oxfordshire bike convention has been cancelled as a result of concerns over health and safety.6th June 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• UPM Tilhill wins health and safety accolade

  UPM Tilhill has been presented with an award from RoSPA. 3rd June 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Fire risk signs introduced at North York Moors National Park

  Fire risk signs are being installed at the North York Moors National Park. 3rd June 2011 | Warning Signs

• Henley shop's sign plans are 'inappropriate'

  A shop in Henley recently erected signs that were deemed inappropriate. 2nd June 2011 | Door Signs

• Gainsborough town sign stolen from road

  The sign that welcomes motorists into Gainsborough has been stolen. 2nd June 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Road signs confusing London drivers?

  Road signs in Kentish Town, London, have been confusing motorists.1st June 2011 | Warning Signs

• Closing date approaches for health and safety scheme

  The closing date for Kimberly-Clark Professional's health and safety scheme is set for later this month.1st June 2011 | Health and Safety Signs