News Archive: June 2012

• IFZW Maintenance fined due to unsafe working conditions

  IFZW Maintenance has been penalised after staff were dangerously working on roofs.29th June 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Mattei Compressors picks up health and safety award

  The organisation has won the honour for the 12th year in a row.28th June 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Coppull driver calls for better road signs

  The motorist said only her quick reactions stopped her from hitting a deer.28th June 2012 | Warning Signs

• Exeter companies given chance to speak on health and safety

  The research aims to identify businesses' understanding of health and safety.27th June 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• RoSPA Scotland introduces black box pilot for young drivers

  The equipment will monitor the driving of motorists in the 17-25 age group.27th June 2012 | Warning Signs

• Helston Town Council opposes signage plans

  Helston Town Council is opposing plans for a new HiQ sign.26th June 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Freight Transport Association chooses safety sign winner

  Huw Gwilliam won the £1000 prize after designing an effective sign.26th June 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Gaelic road signs to be introduced

  The Scottish government is hoping to boost tourism through the move.25th June 2012 | Warning Signs

• Safety award handed to Shrewsbury school

  The Martin Wilson School has now been deemed a "Safer School".25th June 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Berwick Events Group urges for local council to be fair with advertising

  BEG is frustrated to see signs erected in places where they are not allowed to put them.22nd June 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Thurrock businesses urged to pick up health and safety help

  Small businesses in Thurrock have been advised to take advantage of the Estates Excellence partnership.21st June 2012 | Warning Signs

• GE Aviation Wales appoints health and safety expert

  Richard Smith has been assigned the role at the aircraft engine specialist.21st June 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Warrington South MP lauds decision to launch health and safety panels

  MP David Mowat has called the move a "victory for common sense".20th June 2012 | Warning Signs

• Road safety campaigners turn to local businesses for funding

  The Brighouse Road Safety Committee had an application for funding turned down by Calderdale Council.20th June 2012 | Warning Signs

• Vauxhall attempts to ensure safety during Euro 2012

  A poll found that workers did not want to change their shifts for the games.20th June 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Merseyside signs recognise Viking heritage

  The installations have been put up in Thingwall.20th June 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Children put at health and safety risk by busy and stressed parents

  Child Safety Week is running until June 22nd.19th June 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Simply Safety Advice offers free guidance

  The business will offer risk assessments as part of its service19th June 2012 | Warning Signs

• Asbestos removal firm fined after putting workers in danger

  AG&M Ltd has been penalised by the HSE after failing to maintain a decontamination unit.19th June 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Call centre workers face significant health and safety risk

  One-in-four call centre workers have seen their right to a toilet break limited, findings show.18th June 2012 | Warning Signs

• Drivers ignoring crucial signage in Plymouth

  A no left turn sign in Plymouth is being ignored by many drivers, says one resident.18th June 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Graphic no smoking signs help people take notice

  US research has looked at which images work best.15th June 2012 | No Smoking Signs

• IOSH issues employer guidance on heart disease

  IOSH has presented employer guidance regarding heart disease.14th June 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Dorset Fire and Rescue Service launches safety project

  Dorset Fire and Rescue Service has introduced a new campaign aimed at boosting fire safety. 13th June 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Rochdale Borough Council aims to improve children's road safety

  Rochdale Borough Council has launched a new project to boost the road safety of children.13th June 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Electronic signs to be introduced in Bristol

  Electronic signage is to be installed in Bristol to help people spot free parking spaces.12th June 2012 | Warning Signs

• Northern Rail wins safety honours

  Northern Rail has scooped two health and safety awards12th June 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Councillors urge for speed limit to be lowered at Cheltenham school

  Councillors are calling for a 20mph speed limit to be enforced at Leckhampton Primary in Cheltenham11th June 2012 | Warning Signs

• Highways officials install signs near Stroud

  55 warning signs have been fitted near Stroud in a bid to improve driver safety.11th June 2012 | Warning Signs

• Workers at all levels are essential for process safety management

  A good process safety culture is key for high process safety management standards, says a specialist.8th June 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• FTA launches new health and safety handbook

  The Freight Transport Association has launched a handbook to boost safety among drivers7th June 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• ECSA aims to prevent child injuries with report cards

  The European Child Safety Alliance is to release Child Safety Report Cards.7th June 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Unionist minister agrees to improve Dublin road signage

  Signage close to Dublin is to be improved after a Unionist minister gave the move his consent.6th June 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Safety signs fitted at Foul Lane recycling site

  Safety signs have been installed at the Foul Lane recycling site.6th June 2012 | Warning Signs

• Weymouth signs criticised by locals

  Signs in Weymouth have been deemed confusing by local motorists.1st June 2012 | Health and Safety Signs