News Archive: September 2012

• Composters issued health and safety guide

  The Association for Organics Recycling (AfOR) has released a health and safety guide for composting site managers28th September 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• RoSPA honours professionals' dedication to health and safety

  RoSPA has recognised the work of two experts.27th September 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• FISH platform aims to boost fishing industry safety measures

  The FISH platform is hoping to make fishing safer across the EU.26th September 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Shepley Engineers recognised for health and safety

  Shepley Engineers have picked up recognition from RoSPA.26th September 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Haldane Fisher picks up safety award

  Haldane Fisher has won the top accolade at theExport and Freight Transport and Logistics Awards.25th September 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Scotland requires new health and safety measures

  Research has called for a new regulatory regime for health and safety.25th September 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Young workers should be trained for road at recruitment stage

  Young drivers should have their skills analysed by managers at the recruitment phase.24th September 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• BECTU health and safety passport commended

  BECTU's Creative Industries Safety Passport has come in for praise.24th September 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Vale business threatened with fine over signage

  Vale Pianos could be fined as a result of a dispute over signage.21st September 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Health and safety guidance issued for nanomaterials

  Health and safety guidance has been delivered to help businesses handle nanomaterials.21st September 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Chippenham Town FC hopes to introduce new signs

  Chippenham Town FC is planning to introduce signage to its ground.20th September 2012 | Warning Signs

• Safety signs can keep workers out of danger

  Signage can help to maintain the wellbeing of staff in the workplace, says an expert.20th September 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Lack of first aid leads to 140,000 workplace deaths

  Less than 20 per cent know the basics of first aid.19th September 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Bromley firm director given suspended jail sentence

  The director of a Bromley firm faces a suspended jail sentence after removing asbestos from a property unlawfully.18th September 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• RoSPA finds historic posters

  RoSPA's posters act as a reminder of the group's safety messages over the years.18th September 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Scottish firms could see high health and safety costs

  Scottish companies could see their expenses soar due to new health and safety measures.17th September 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Many companies are unsure about health and safety

  A number of companies are uncertain about their health and safety requirements, says an expert17th September 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Smokers flouting ban outside Dorset hospital

  There is a ban on smoking outside of Dorset County Hospital, but some people are ignoring the rules.17th September 2012 | No Smoking Signs

• Highways chief agrees to improve Blackpool warning signs

  Extra warning signs have been added to a Blackpool street after drivers were hit by parking limitations.14th September 2012 | Warning Signs

• Oxford signs defaced by vandals

  A number of parking signs in Oxford have been defaced by vandals.14th September 2012 | Warning Signs

• CBI backs health and safety cuts

  The CBI has supported plans to reduce the number of health and safety inspections.13th September 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Gas Safety Week aims to boost safety of homeowners.

  Gas Safety Week aims to keep residents protected when using gas appliances.13th September 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• BCC welcomes move to reduce health and safety red tape

  The British Chambers of Commerce has backed the decision to remove health and safety red tape.12th September 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Holy Island causeway safety signs to be fitted in two weeks

  Safety signs will be installed at the Holy Island causeway in the coming fortnight in a bid to reduce the number of stranded drivers in the area.12th September 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Bellshill businesses to pick up free safety advice

  Businesses in Bellshill are learning health and safety tips through a new scheme.11th September 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Plans announced to reduce number of health and safety inspections

  The government is looking to reduce health and safety inspections from April next year.11th September 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Roberto Mancini to show Mario Balotelli no smoking signs?

  The firebrand Italian striker has been spotted smoking on nights out.10th September 2012 | No Smoking Signs

• Working at height in Scotland to be put under spotlight

  Around 50 people died in the UK in the 12 months to April 2012 while working on construction sites.10th September 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• South Tyneside Council to monitor drivers in Hebburn

  South Tyneside Council are taking action against drivers who ignore warning signs.7th September 2012 | Warning Signs

• Accidents can occur at work if health and safety is not taken seriously

  Businesses will be prone to accidents if they do not take health and safety seriously, says a specialist.7th September 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Gloucester City Council trials health and safety sessions

  Gloucester City Council plans health and safety sessions on the Moreland Trading Estate.6th September 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Oswaldtwistle residents call for warning signs after lorry accident

  Residents in Oswaldtwistle have called for warning signs after a recent lorry collision.6th September 2012 | Warning Signs

• British Safety Council launches new awards

  The deadline for the 2013 International Safety awards is next January.5th September 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Construction health and safety will be more important after recession

  Health and safety in the construction industry will be more vital following the recession, says an expert.5th September 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Farmers need more health and safety knowledge

  Farmers require more health and safety knowledge, research shows.4th September 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Yorkshire construction sites to be safety checked

  Sites across Yorkshire will be checked this month to ensure they are safe.4th September 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Angry New Yorker puts up Rat Crossing signs

  Residents take action against the rats plaguing their streets.3rd September 2012 | Warning Signs

• IOSH concerned by potential reduction in consultation times

  The government say that some consultation times could be just two weeks.3rd September 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• UK could be 'no smoking nation' by 2032

  Smoking could be made so socially unacceptable that people kick the habit.3rd September 2012 | No Smoking Signs