News Archive: April 2012

• Unite claims workplace deaths are underestimated by 800 per cent

  More health and safety measures need to be brought in, say Unite.30th April 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Santia reminds Scottish firms of health and safety challenge

  Santia has called on small Scottish firms to be aware of the challenges of health and safety.27th April 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• NFB introduces new child safety campaign for building sites

  Stay Safe, Stay Away 2012 has been launched by the National Federation of Builders.27th April 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Bath river safety to be highlighted at event

  River safety in Bath is to be highlighted at the National Water Safety Seminar.26th April 2012 | Warning Signs

• British Safety Council launches new manifesto

  The British Safety Council has launched its new manifesto.26th April 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Southdale to pick up health and safety award

  Southdale is to pick up a gold award from RoSPA.25th April 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Road safety seminars to take place in northern Scotland

  Road safety seminars have been scheduled in northern Scotland.25th April 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Anglia Ruskin University recognised for health and safety efforts

  Anglia Ruskin University has been acknowledged for its health and safety work.24th April 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Basic health and safety is not rocket science

  Basic health and safety rules are not rocket science, it has been stressed.24th April 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Eastchurch school still waiting for safety sign

  Eastchurch school is still waiting for a planned safety sign to be fitted.23rd April 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Tuxford & Tebbutt wins health and safety accolade

  Tuxford & Tebbutt has won a five star accreditation for its health and safety work.23rd April 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• No smoking signs cause workers to make up excuses for a break

  A third of workers make up reasons for a cigarette break.20th April 2012 | No Smoking Signs

• Burnham On Sea pulls out of Britain In Bloom due to health and safety fears

  Health and safety worries has meant that Burnham-On-Sea has had to remove itself from this year's Britain In Bloom competition.19th April 2012 | Warning Signs

• Safety signs fitted outside Newcastle school

  New safety signs have been installed outside a school in Newcastle.19th April 2012 | Warning Signs

• Beach safety signs stolen in north Antrim

  A number of safety signs have been stolen from beaches across north Antrim.18th April 2012 | Warning Signs

• Firefighters give safety advice after Somerset chimney blazes

  Chimney fires can be devastating if they take hold.17th April 2012 | Fire Signs

• Sollatek UK collects safety accolade

  Sollatek UK has picked up a new health and safety accolade.17th April 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Call centre workers suffer voice problems

  Staff at call centres across the UK are being affected by voice issues, research has indicated.17th April 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Safety sign installed in Thorney Toll

  A new safety sign has been fitted in Thorney Toll.16th April 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Health and safety misuse panel announced

  The Myth Busters Challenge Panel has been formed.16th April 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Shropshire households to be given fire safety advice

  The elderly and vulnerable will be targeted in order to reduce the number of deaths.16th April 2012 | Fire Signs

• Benefit of warning signs praised after Holy Island trial

  The signs warned vehicles about the danger of tides.13th April 2012 | Warning Signs

• Tanker drivers restart health and safety discussions

  Tanker drivers have restarted discussions regarding health and safety.12th April 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Bakkavor wins health and safety honour

  Bakkavor has collected a new award from RoSPA.12th April 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Overweight vehicles to be warned by new signage

  There are safety concerns over Junction three of the A50.12th April 2012 | Warning Signs

• Hadrian's Wall given funding for new signage

  The £500,000 donation is coming from the SITA Trust12th April 2012 | Warning Signs

• New signs to welcome visitors to Wellingborough

  The modern signs will replace older versions on some of the key routes into the town.11th April 2012 | Warning Signs

• ABI publishes street party planning guide

  The Olympics and Queen's Diamond Jubilee are just two reasons for celebration this summer.10th April 2012 | Fire Signs

• Health and safety actions must be proportional to each scenario

  Health and safety actions should be proportional to risks, it has been advised10th April 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Extra signs to be installed at Gloucester site

  Additional warning signs are to be installed near Gloucester city centre.10th April 2012 | Warning Signs

• Falck Nutec gains approval for RenewableUK courses

  Falck Nutec has won consent to provide two RenewableUK courses.5th April 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Health and safety training offered at Sedgemoor school

  Homes in Sedgemoor has visited schools to provide health and safety training.4th April 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Warning signs fitted on Epsom road

  Vehicle-activated signs have been introduced to a road in Epsom.4th April 2012 | Warning Signs

• One in five construction sites unsuccessful in safety checks

  One-fifth of construction sites have failed safety checks, a study has found.3rd April 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Lincolnshire safety group launches bespoke signs

  A Lincolnshire safety group has introduced bespoke signs in an effort to boost the safety of bikers.3rd April 2012 | Warning Signs

• Harrogate Cricket Club spruces up signage on Ground Force Day

  The club is preparing for the start of the cricket season.2nd April 2012 | Warning Signs