News Archive: July 2012

• Brentwood council leader campaigns for safety signs

  Brentwood council leader Louise McKinlay has called for safety signs to be introduced around schools in the area.31st July 2012 | Warning Signs

• ADT Fire and Security wins safety award

  ADT Fire and Security has won an International Safety Award.30th July 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Trees obscuring Peterborough road signs

  Trees are blocking Peterborough residents' view of road signs.27th July 2012 | Warning Signs

• HSE concerned over Northern Ireland farm accidents

  The HSE has expressed worries over an "unprecedented" rise in fatalities in Northern Ireland's farming industry.26th July 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• RoSPA to run health and safety exhibition

  RoSPA will hold a health and safety clinic this September.25th July 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Safety plans are a wise move for businesses

  Introducing a safety plan can be a beneficial move for companies, an expert has noted.25th July 2012 | Warning Signs

• London road signs deemed confusing

  A resident in London has described local road signs as confusing.24th July 2012 | Warning Signs

• Experts urge for quad bike safety among farmers

  An event has taken place in North Wales to highlight farming safety.24th July 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Gas fitter prosecuted after illegal inspections

  A Suffolk man has been prosecuted after conducting illegal inspections in Suffolk.23rd July 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Solid safety plan is key for businesses

  A solid safety plan should be a "bedrock requirement" for firms23rd July 2012 | Warning Signs

• Alex Salmond hopes for �£400m to aid Scottish construction sector

  Scotland's construction industry shrank by almost seven per cent in the first quarter.20th July 2012 | Construction Signs

• Construction projects on the up for 3rd quarter running in NI

  Total construction output in Northern Ireland was up by £30 million in the first quarter.20th July 2012 | Construction Signs

• Work at height dangers promoted after unsafe tree cutting case

  A Lincolnshire landscape gardener has been prosecuted for unsafe work.20th July 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Olympic road signs introduced in Eton Dorney

  Road signs in the area will be up until August 11th19th July 2012 | Warning Signs

• Dungeness B wins safety award

  Dungeness B has been honoured for its exceptional safety record19th July 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• GSK launches Olympics sign

  The large sign is part of the company's campaign to promote anti-doping science.18th July 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Safety failure leads to asbestos exposure

  People have been exposed to asbestos at Sherborne School.18th July 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Health and safety inspection costs criticised by FPB

  The experts believe that the approach would be unfair.17th July 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• King's Lynn firm collects safety award

  It has picked up Occupational Health and Safety Standard 18001:2007.17th July 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Companies advised to spend more money on safety signs

  Businesses have also been urged to carry out risk assessments.16th July 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Road sign criticised in Benfleet

  The sign has been described as a monstrosity.16th July 2012 | Warning Signs

• Safety signs to be introduced at Holy Island causeway

  The signage will be installed at both ends of the tidal causeway in Northumberland.13th July 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• HSE should work with businesses ahead of FFI

  The time between now and October should be spent educating businesses about FFI.12th July 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Keighley signs offer boost for blind pedestrians

  The signs were installed by Bradford Council and funded by Keighley Town Council.12th July 2012 | Warning Signs

• Stanford to gain speed activated signs

  Residents worry that the road is often being used as a racetrack11th July 2012 | Warning Signs

• BSC states concerns over UK fatalities at work

  A BSC representative believes the fact that fatality figures have stalled is a "serious concern".11th July 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• NHBC recruits health and safety experts

  The organisation has launched a Competent Person initiative.10th July 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Colchester residents call for road safety measures

  Campaigners in Colchester are hoping to introduce road safety measures at local schools.10th July 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Cancer patients have to walk through smoke fumes at hospital

  No smoking signs are being ignored by some visitors.9th July 2012 | No Smoking Signs

• Worksop residents angered by lack of safety signs

  Residents in Worksop who campaigned for traffic calming measures have been left disappointed by the work carried out.5th July 2012 | Warning Signs

• Dog owners ignoring warning signs to be banned from Thornbury park

  A local authority is considering banning dog walkers from a park after they ignored warning signs.5th July 2012 | Warning Signs

• Shropshire firm strengthens health and safety guidance

  ETD Training is set to provide better health and safety guidance.5th July 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• GMB urges for tower crane regulations to be strengthened

  Campaigners want to stop 14 sets of regulation from being scrapped.4th July 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• GSL Dardan wins health and safety accolade

  The company has been given the British Standard ISO 18001 accreditation.4th July 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• HSE to start cost recovery scheme

  The Fee for Intervention scheme aims to take money from offenders3rd July 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Reigate and Banstead signs removed by council

  One resident believes that spending money to remove the signs is a "false economy".3rd July 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Crantock Bakery fined after safety failings

  A bakery has been fined after safety failings led to an employee suffering injuries.3rd July 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Employees can play their role in helping a business go green

  2nd July 2012 | Office Signs