News Archive: March 2012

• Facilities Services Group introduces health and safety scheme

  A new health and safety scheme has been launched by Facilities Services Group.29th March 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Drama performances designed to send out health and safety messages

  A number of drama performances are to be played out in West Yorkshire to emphasise key safety messages.28th March 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• New injury data released to help stop accidents

  The Injury Profiles have been launched in a bid to reduce injuries across Britain.27th March 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Village sports area could be forced into closure

  A sports area in Elswick may be forced into closure after it fell into disrepair.27th March 2012 | Warning Signs

• Flashing speed signs planned for Coventry junctions

  Flashing speed signs are to be installed in Coventry.26th March 2012 | Warning Signs

• Signage on Pretty Oak road could be boosted

  Signage could be boosted in Pretty Oak after residents urged for improvements26th March 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Northamptonshire landowners urged to look after trees

  Northamptonshire landowners have been advised by IOSH to look after their trees to protect public safety.23rd March 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Eversley Parish Council campaigns for warning signs

  Eversley Parish Council is hoping to install new warning signs.22nd March 2012 | Warning Signs

• British Cycling rolls out new signage scheme

  A new signage scheme is being rolled out by British Cycling.22nd March 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Warning signs erected to warn Perthshire riders of speeding risks

  The signs are activated when they scan a speeding vehicle.21st March 2012 | Warning Signs

• Firms urged to improve skills as a health and safety test prepares for launch

  Health and safety test to be introduced from April.20th March 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Peak District rangers install new warning signs

  New warning signs have been fitted by rangers at the Peak District.20th March 2012 | Warning Signs

• Banbridge residents pleased with new signage

  Banbridge residents have introduced new signage to the area.20th March 2012 | Warning Signs

• Kiplingcotes Derby in danger amid health and safety costs

  The Kiplingcotes Derby may fold due to health and safety expenses. 19th March 2012 | Warning Signs

• Sign removal affects business at Stowe farm shop

  Business at a farm shop in Stowe has been impacted after it was forced to take down a roadside sign.19th March 2012 | Warning Signs

• HSE confirms new date for health and safety scheme

  The HSE's Fee For Intervention scheme will start in April.16th March 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Dogs to be barred from Longleat estate

  Dogs are to be banned from entering the inner part of the Longleat estate.15th March 2012 | Warning Signs

• Roads Service aims to tackle graffiti on road signs

  Roads Service is looking to take action against graffiti on road signs in Dervock.15th March 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Oxford residents developing their own signage

  Oxford residents are planning to develop their own safety signage14th March 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• NFB wins health and safety award

  The National Federation of Builders has collected a health and safety award.14th March 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Leicester City Council faces fine after safety sign injury

  Leicester City Council may be up against a £70,000 fine following a worker's fall.13th March 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• IOSH health and safety course now available

  An e-learning version of the IOSH Working Safely course has been launched.13th March 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Annanhill pupils gain warning signs

  Pupils at a school in Annanhill have helped to secure new signage12th March 2012 | Warning Signs

• HSE chair tours Jaguar Land Rover facility

  The HSE's chair has toured the health and safety facilities at Jaguar Land Rover's Castle Bromwich site.12th March 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• New waste industry forum announced for NI

  A new waste industry forum has been announced for Northern Ireland.8th March 2012 | Warning Signs

• New health and safety policy making approach revealed

  A new approach to EU health and safety has been revealed.8th March 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Parish council set to buy warning sign

  A parish council in Derbyshire is looking to buy its own warning sign.7th March 2012 | Warning Signs

• Oxted gas work triggers safety concerns

  The installation of gas equipment in Oxted has led to health and safety worries.7th March 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• EMSc wins SAFEcontractor status

  EMSc has been awarded the SAFEcontractor accreditation.6th March 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Reducing carbon footprint is important for businesses

  Around 20 per cent of the UK's carbon emissions come from offices and commercial buildings.6th March 2012 | Warning Signs

• Ealing road needs better signage to warn of speed change

  A motorist was given a speeding ticket on a road which now carries a 30mph limit.5th March 2012 | Warning Signs

• Getting health and safety wrong can damage business reputations

  The reputations of firms can be damaged when health and safety goes wrong, one specialist has said.5th March 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Northumberland businesses to be consulted ahead of new signs ruling

  Businesses in Northumberland will be spoken to before new signage guidance is released.2nd March 2012 | Warning Signs

• Many health and safety rules are common sense

  Several health and safety rules are just common sense, one expert believes.2nd March 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Green party candidate criticises signage in Tottenham

  A Green Party candidate has criticised warning signs installed in Tottenham.1st March 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• IOSH commissions health and safety regulation study

  IOSH has commissioned a new study on health and safety.1st March 2012 | Warning Signs