News Archive: August 2011

• Do companies need to evaluate their no smoking signs?

  31st August 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Play area sign bans ball games near basketball court

  A warning sign in West Berkshire has appeared to ban ball games near a basketball court. 31st August 2011 | Warning Signs

• Parents disregarding sewage warning signs?

  Parents have been ignoring warning signs at a Bournemouth playground. 31st August 2011 | Warning Signs

• Road safety measures finished in Donnington

  New road safety signs have been erected in Donnington. 30th August 2011 | Warning Signs

• Birmingham signs causing cyclists problems?

  Cyclists in Birmingham now have to face a more complex route on Selly Oak New Road. 30th August 2011 | Warning Signs

• Placement workers must be made aware of safety signs, expert says

  Companies should ensure that individuals on placements are made aware of safety signs, it has been advised.26th August 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• IOSH welcomes govt health and safety backing

  The government and IOSH have both defended the UK's health and safety legislation.26th August 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Crewe health and safety firm selects achiever of the year

  Safety Advisory Services' local outstanding achiever of the year award has been handed out.25th August 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• RoSPA announces South Lanarks road safety seminar

  A road safety seminar has been organised for firms in South Lanarkshire. 25th August 2011 | Warning Signs

• Brighton police station unsuccessful in fire safety

  Brighton police station has failed a fire safety test. 24th August 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Speed signs come to Furness school

  New 20mph warning signs will be seen at a school in Furness24th August 2011 | Warning Signs

• Unicorn warning signs in Wales?

  Are Welsh drivers being warned of unicorns?23rd August 2011 | Warning Signs

• RoSPA arranges Grampian road safety seminar

  A road safety seminar has been organised by RoSPA for companies in Grampian.23rd August 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Hawkswood Nature Reserve reopens with safety signs

  The Hawkswood Nature Reserve has been reopened with the addition of new safety signs.22nd August 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Employers 'not exempt' from considering home workers' safety

  The health and safety of home workers must not be neglected, one company believes.22nd August 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Solaglass honoured with health and safety awards

  Workers at Solaglass Installation have been recognised with health and safety awards. 19th August 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Blackminster Polish signs removed

  Polish road signs in Blackminster have been removed due to health and safety worries. 19th August 2011 | Warning Signs

• Highways Agency panned over A12 road signs

  The Highways Agency has been criticised over the signs it has on the A12 junction. 18th August 2011 | Warning Signs

• Uttoxeter signage criticised by rail user

  Signage at Uttoxeter Railway Station has been criticised by one train user. 18th August 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Drivers vote for 20mph warning signs

  Many drivers have voted for more 20mph warning signs. 17th August 2011 | Warning Signs

• Keepmoat Homes collects RoSPA gold award

  Keepmoat Homes has picked up a RoSPA gold award. 17th August 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Free health and safety audit available in Shropshire

  A Shropshire company is offering a free health and safety audit. 16th August 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Safety signs renewed on A8 NI road

  New signs will be built on the A8 road in Northern Ireland16th August 2011 | Warning Signs

• Road users ignore road signs at Weymouth tourist spot

  Motorists are ignoring road signs at a popular tourist spot in Weymouth. 15th August 2011 | Warning Signs

• Safety signs introduced at Dundee school

  A school in Dundee has introduced new safety signage. 15th August 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Driffield salon captures health and safety award

  A salon in Driffield has won a health and safety award.12th August 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• IOSH warns against health and safety cuts

  IOSH has advised the government to merge health and safety laws instead of cutting them.12th August 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Lyme Regis harbour surface causes safety concerns

  The surface at Lyme Regis harbour has prompted safety worries.11th August 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Safety concerns arise at Colwyn Bay

  Safety concerns have been voiced about a pier in Colwyn Bay, Wales.11th August 2011 | Warning Signs

• Wales fell-running event cancelled amid safety worries

  A fell-running event in Wales has been called off due to concerns over safety.10th August 2011 | Warning Signs

• Businesses only need to take 'basic steps' for safety

  Businesses just need to take basic steps to stop accidents from occurring, it has been advised.10th August 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Scotland beach signs become defective

  A number of beach signs in Scotland have become faulty.9th August 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• London road signs confusing drivers?

  Have road users in London been left confused over road sign mistakes?9th August 2011 | Warning Signs

• Parent calls for warning signs on Berkshire footpath

  A parent has urged for warning signs to be introduced on a Berkshire footpath.8th August 2011 | Warning Signs

• HAVmeters monthly sales hit new record

  The monthly sales of HAVmeters have doubled.8th August 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Residents anger over new street signs

  Homeowners in Birmingham have expressed anger over the removal of some of the city's traditional street signs. 5th August 2011 | Warning Signs

• Castle Point mayor pans road signs

  Road signs at a school in Thundersley have been criticised by the Castle Point mayor. 5th August 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Thorwold announces safety initiative

  A new safety initiative has been announced by Thorworld. 4th August 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Pub landlady fined for 'handwritten' no smoking signs

  A pub landlady has been fined after putting up handwritten no smoking signs. 4th August 2011 | No Smoking Signs

• Children ignoring warning signs at Poringland substation?

  Youths on an estate in Poringland may be putting themselves in danger by playing near a local substation. 3rd August 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Peterborough Hospital visitors call for dedicated smoking shelter

  A new dedicated smoking shelter has been suggested for Peterborough City Hospital. 3rd August 2011 | No Smoking Signs

• Hospital visitors continue smoking despite warning signs

  People are still smoking at a Wakefield hospital, despite visible signs telling them not to. 2nd August 2011 | No Smoking Signs

• Safety signs to be introduced on East Riding road

  New safety signs are set to be installed on a road in the East Riding. 2nd August 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Health and safety awards ceremony hosted by Deeside College

  Deeside College has held a health and safety awards ceremony after achieving pass rates above the national average. 1st August 2011 | Health and Safety Signs

• Hindhead Tunnel control centre built

  A control centre has been constructed to monitor Hindhead Tunnel. 1st August 2011 | Health and Safety Signs