News Archive: October 2012

• RoSPA aims to stop road accidents among low income families

  Road accidents are more probable among low income families, findings show.31st October 2012 | Warning Signs

• North East Lincolnshire cycling campaign aims to boost safety

  Humberside Police have launched a new project to protect cyclists in the region31st October 2012 | Warning Signs

• RoSPA calls for lighter nights to be introduced across Britain

  RoSPA has backed lighter nights as a way of tackling road incidents.30th October 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Prospect stresses importance of health and safety reporting

  Prospect has warned that the HSE's proposals could damage health and safety attitudes30th October 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Hampshire firm fined for health and safety breach

  Porvair Flirtation Group has been hit with a £700 fine.30th October 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• New signs introduced in Bushmead to indicate county boundaries

  New notices have been introduced in Bushmead to mark the boundaries between Central Bedfordshire and Luton.29th October 2012 | Warning Signs

• Nationwide collects health and safety award

  Nationwide Platforms' SkySiren system has won an award from IOSH.29th October 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Hertel collects health and safety honour from RoSPA

  Hertel has won the president's award from RoSPA after demonstrating strong safety performance over the long-term26th October 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Wimbledon company hit with HSE fine

  AA Construction has been fined £36,000 after breaching health and safety laws.26th October 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• RoSPA urges people to be safe this Halloween

  RoSPA has advised Northern Ireland families to stay safe over the Halloween period.25th October 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• BBC helps to change confusing Belfast sign

  The BBC has helped to improve road signs in Belfast.25th October 2012 | Warning Signs

• New signs introduced on dangerous Leighton road

  New signs have been installed on the A4012 between Leighton and Hockliffe.24th October 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Thorns Group awarded for safety efforts

  Thorns Group has collected an accreditation from SAFEcontractor, highlighting its effective health and safety measures.24th October 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Warning signs to be introduced at Grimsby Riverhead

  Grimsby's Riverhead is to feature warning signs to lower the likelihood of drowning.23rd October 2012 | Warning Signs

• British Safety Council announces Sword of Honour winners

  This year's Sword of Honour and Globe of Honour winners have been named by the British Safety Council.23rd October 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• New welcome signs to be introduced to Scottish Borders

  Drivers to the Scottish Borders are set to be greeted by new welcome signs.22nd October 2012 | Warning Signs

• SHP IOSH Awards honours companies across the UK

  Merseytravel and Crossrail were among the businesses honoured at the SHP IOSH Awards.22nd October 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Businesses with reasonable behaviour won't breach safety laws

  Companies that behave reasonably will not break any safety laws, says a specialist.19th October 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Snowdonia National Park sign faces criticism

  A sign planned for Snowdonia National Park has come up against criticism.19th October 2012 | Warning Signs

• Signage cost questioned in Surrey

  The cost of signs in Surrey has been scrutinised by councillors in Swale.18th October 2012 | Warning Signs

• HSE calls for authorities to improve health and safety

  One-fifth of local councils are not complying with health and safety guidelines, figures indicate.18th October 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Teaching union urges HSE to investigate asbestos

  A teaching union has called on the HSE to look into an asbestos discovery at Cwmcarn High School.17th October 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Analox collects health and safety honour

  Analox has won a health and safety accolade at the Best Factory Awards.17th October 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Badgers Mount project supported by local residents

  A total of 350 residents have supported a new road safety campaign in Badgers Mount.16th October 2012 | Warning Signs

• RoSPA issues warning on dangers of hair straighteners

  RoSPA has warned people about the hazards of hair straighteners.16th October 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Cornwall road quickly closed following reopening

  A spine road in Cornwall has been shut shortly after it launched15th October 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Recycling company faces fine after injury to worker

  Country Waste Management has been handed a £20,000 fine after an employee was injured while working from height.15th October 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Halton firms warned about health and safety laws

  An accountant has delivered a health and safety warning to Halton companies.12th October 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Baby on board signs can endanger drivers

  Drivers are being endangered by "baby on board" signs, figures suggest.12th October 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Barriers moved on hazardous Berkshire road

  Barriers have been repositioned on a dangerous road on the Hampshire and Berkshire border.11th October 2012 | Warning Signs

• RoSPA project aims to tackle accidents in Britain

  A new scheme from RoSPA is hoping to address the number of accidents across the UK.11th October 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Behavioural safety is vital for forestry sector

  Health and safety is now a priority for workers in the forestry sector.10th October 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Experimental signs introduced on Sheffield road

  New signs and road markings are now present on the Wisewood estate10th October 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Contractor fined following unsafe work at height

  Colin Rogers has been issued a fine by the HSE and ordered to pay £2,500 in costs9th October 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Mid Suffolk councillor appeals for better safety on Combs Lane

  Mid Suffolk district councillor John Matthissen has urged for improved safety measures on Combs Lane.9th October 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Construction supply chains can boost health and safety management

  Health and safety management can be improved by construction supply chains, one group believes.8th October 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• South Croydon road signs point the wrong direction

  Road signs introduced in South Croydon are taking visitors in the wrong direction.8th October 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Watford park signs spark confusion

  Summary: Signage in Oxhey Park, Watford could confuse visitors, a local resident has warned.5th October 2012 | Warning Signs

• 20mph zones introduced in Bath

  Signs indicating a new 20Mph speed limit have been installed in Bath.5th October 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Road signs could help to make Shoreham Beach safer

  The safety of Shoreham Beach is expected to improved due to the addition of road signs4th October 2012 | Warning Signs

• Laser Alliance launches online child safety resource

  The Laser Alliance has launched an online resource to boost child safety.4th October 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Forum for Private Business reacts to fee for intervention rules

  The Forum for Private Business worries that fee for intervention rules could cause "heavy-handed" treatment.3rd October 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Warning signs placed on Earlham cemetery graves

  Warning signs have been introduced to protect Earlham cemetery graves.3rd October 2012 | Warning Signs

• Oxfordshire Ales fined for failing to prevent unsafe work at height

  Oxfordshire Ales has been fined after staff were put in danger while working at height.2nd October 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Warning signs aim to boost safety for Portsmouth cyclists

  New signs will be introduced to improve safety for cyclists in Portsmouth.2nd October 2012 | Warning Signs

• RoSPA seminar investigates road safety

  RoSPA has announced a call for papers for next year's Road Safety Seminary.1st October 2012 | Health and Safety Signs