News Archive: February 2012

• RoSPA water safety seminar scheduled for April

  A water safety seminar has been scheduled by RoSPA for April.29th February 2012 | Warning Signs

• Waste industry is less safe than other industries

  The waste industry has been deemed less safe than other sectors, a study indicates28th February 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Intelect collects safety accreditation

  ntelect has been handed a health and safety accreditation from SAFEcontractor.28th February 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Structuresafe course wins approval

  A Structuresafe training course has now been approved by Locog and the ODA.27th February 2012 | Warning Signs

• Healthy workforce is key to strong Scottish economy

  A healthy workforce is vital in order to create a strong Scottish economy, a minister has stated.27th February 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Tighter controls needed for sports and music events

  More disciplined crowd controls are necessary for sports and music events, says an expert.24th February 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Snow gates to be fitted on Woodhead Pass

  Snow gates and warning signs are to be fitted on the A628 Woodhead Pass.23rd February 2012 | Warning Signs

• Some small firms cannot afford health and safety employees

  Some small firms just cannot afford to employ people to tackle health and safety, a specialist believes.23rd February 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Warning signs installed at Skegness Railway Station

  Warning signs are to be installed at Skegness Railway Station.22nd February 2012 | Warning Signs

• Congleton signs plan to stop speeding drivers

  Electronic warning signs may be installed on a road in Congleton.22nd February 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Firms should understand health and safety risks

  Firms should learn to understand the health and safety risks of their work, says a specialist.21st February 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Employees must wear hearing protection in noisy surroundings

  Workers must be equipped with hearing protection when working in noisy environments, says a specialist.21st February 2012 | Warning Signs

• Corsham dog walkers warned to take note of signage

  Dog walkers in Corsham have been told to clean up after their pets.20th February 2012 | Warning Signs

• Devon and Cornwall farmers given health and safety lessons

  More than 100 farmers in Devon and Cornwall have been given health and safety advice.20th February 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Health and safety legislation is often not user friendly

  Health and safety legislation is not user-friendly for some firms, says an expert17th February 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Manchester fire chiefs advise kids not to play on ice

  Manchester fire experts have warned children to stay away from ice16th February 2012 | Warning Signs

• Chiltern International fire protection event taking bookings

  Chiltern International's fire protection event is now open for bookings.16th February 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• RoSPA extends blind cord campaign in Scotland

  RoSPA has extended its blind cord campaign in Scotland.15th February 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Steel River awarded steelworks safety contract

  Steel River Consultants has been handed a new health and safety contract.15th February 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Council rejects calls for lighting on Cambridge track

  Cambridgeshire County Council has dismissed pleas for better lighting on a guided busway cycle track.14th February 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Keyline upgrades vehicles to meet health and safety rules

  Keyline has upgraded 14 of its vehicles to meet health and safety regulations.14th February 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Buckingham Primary School establishes young health and safety team

  Year 6 pupils at Buckingham Primary School have started a health and safety team.13th February 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Midhurst residents ask for safety sign guidelines

  Midhurst residents have asked for guidelines on safety signage.13th February 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Coventry hotel charged with health and safety breaches

  A Coventry hotel has been charged after several health and safety errors.9th February 2012 | Warning Signs

• Ice hazard signs installed in Kilburn

  Safety signage has been fitted in Kilburn to warn people of the hazards of ice and snow.9th February 2012 | Warning Signs

• Thatcham takeaway fined after not taking fire safety precautions

  A takeaway in Thatcham has been fined for breaching fire safety regulations.8th February 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Derby velodrome proposals may be rejected by HSE

  Proposals for a velodrome in Derby could be rejected by HSE.8th February 2012 | Warning Signs

• Parents request new road signs in Derby

  Parents in Derby are requesting new road signs outside a local pre-school.7th February 2012 | Warning Signs

• Firms should adopt health and safety at start of processes

  Firms should consider health and safety at the start of processes, a specialist believes7th February 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Local groups recognised for boosting workplace safety

  A number of local groups have been honoured for improving workplace safety.6th February 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• New recruits are most vulnerable to work injuries

  New employees are more vulnerable to workplace injuries, one group believes6th February 2012 | Warning Signs

• Offshore sector should share health and safety experience

  The offshore and wind sector in Britain should help to educate other industries, says one organisation.3rd February 2012 | Warning Signs

• Technology firm holds Safety Solutions seminars

  3M has announced a health and safety event that will take place this month.2nd February 2012 | Warning Signs

• New health and safety qualification may boost standards

  RoSPA's new health and safety course may prove to be appealing for British firms.2nd February 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• UK residents warned of weekend freeze

  The upcoming cold snap could present many hazards to drivers and pedestrians.1st February 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Farmers advised to attend Herefordshire farm safety event

  Farmers have been advised to attend SHAD.1st February 2012 | Health and Safety Signs