News Archive: November 2012

• Top drivers and riders awarded at RoSPA ceremony

  Over 10,000 volunteers were represented at the ceremony.30th November 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Epworth locals caught moving road signs

  Locals in Epworth have been found moving warning signs, which were put in place to help motorists avoid flooded areas.29th November 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Drivers advised to take note of flood warning signs

  Motorists in Newmarket have been urged to take notice of warning signs.28th November 2012 | Warning Signs

• IOSH calls on NI businesses to promote a safety culture

  IOSH has advised companies in Northern Ireland to adopt behavioural safety strategies.28th November 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• RoSPA aims to reduce driveway accidents

  Child on the Drive! hopes to underline how simple driving precautions can save lives.27th November 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Employers should report work-related road accidents

  By reporting work-related road accidents, the number of incidents on the roads could be reduced, IOSH has claimed.27th November 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Thorney Toll locals want safety sign improvements

  Locals in Thorney Toll are unhappy with a new £10,000 sign, which does not address their safety concerns.26th November 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Landlord given suspended prison sentence after faking gas document

  Cambridge landlord Emran Hussain has been given two charges under Section 33(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.26th November 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• RoSPA looks for help with safety guidance

  RoSPA is asking inland water businesses for assistance with the Safety at Inland Water Sites guidelines.23rd November 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Safety measures expected to tackle Bath accident blackspot

  New safety signs are just one of the measures being introduced to lower accidents on a Bath road.23rd November 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service aim to boost fire safety

  A student has picked up £300 of vouchers as part of the service's new fire safety incentive.22nd November 2012 | Fire Signs

• Poole Council to make decision on dangerous roads

  Poole Council is debating whether to introduce new safety signs near Poole harbour.22nd November 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Leek community centre to be knocked down and moved

  The building has been the repeated target of vandals.21st November 2012 | Construction Signs

• Shropshire firm prosecuted after worker suffers leg injuries

  Shropshire's Elite Precast Concrete has been hit with a £10,000 fine after an employee suffered several leg injuries.21st November 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Road safety charity calls on motorists to slow down in Preston

  Brake has teamed up with Lea Community Primary School to urge drivers to slow down.21st November 2012 | Warning Signs

• RoSPA seeks applicants for 2013 scholarship scheme

  RoSPA and BNFL's scholarship aims to stop injuries throughout the world.20th November 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• World Class Safety to speak at London event

  World Class Safety will speak at the Safety Representative Seminar in London, where it aims to help firms to manage asbestos.20th November 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Candle Fire Safety Week launches as Christmas nears

  Candle Fire Safety Week is taking place over the next four days.20th November 2012 | Fire Signs

• Worksafe aims to improve health and safety standards in businesses

  Barker Ross has confirmed its Worksafe project, which hopes to boost safety standards in a number of sectors.19th November 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Aberdeen Council calls for improvements in fire safety

  Aberdeen Council has urged for working smoking alarms to be fitted in all houses.19th November 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Firms advised to prepare for RoSPA MORR Awards

  Companies have been given help on how they can prepare for RoSPA's MORR awards.16th November 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Mitcham firm fined after ignoring HSE safety warnings

  Rubbish Express has been hit with two £5,000 fines after ignoring warnings from the HSE.16th November 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Farmers attend health and safety awareness days

  The first five events saw over 1,500 farmers attend to hear the latest guidance.15th November 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Unnecessary UK road signs to be scrapped in new plans

  Needless road signs across Britain will be scrapped as part of plans from transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin. 14th November 2012 | Warning Signs

• Llandyrnog Creamery wins British Safety Council award

  Llandyrnog Creamery has won a sword of honour from the British Safety Council.14th November 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• New signs introduced at Stonebridge Island in Solihull

  New road signs are to be brought to Stonebridge Island in Solihull.13th November 2012 | Warning Signs

• RoSPA issues safety message ahead of Diwali

  RoSPA has warned homeowners and businesses to stay safe during this year's Diwali celebrations.13th November 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Dublin worker wins IOSH health and safety award

  Dublin worker Peter Start has collected an award from IOSH.12th November 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• North Devon plumber prosecuted after false claims

  North Devon plumber Ben Laverty has been given a suspended prison sentence after falsely claiming to be a gas fitter.12th November 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Easterton horse riders campaign for road signs

  Horse Riders in Easterton are calling for road signs to boost safety in the village.9th November 2012 | Warning Signs

• Businesses offered advice on RoSPA awards

  Companies are to be advised on how they can pick up honours at RoSPA's Occupational Health and Safety Awards.9th November 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Highbridge's Apex Park to have no smoking signs

  No smoking signs could be added to the Apex Park in Highbridge.8th November 2012 | No Smoking Signs

• Gwynedd Council to install new road signs

  Gwynedd Council is to boost safety in Nant Y Garth with new road signs.8th November 2012 | Warning Signs

• Aerospace company fined after worker injury

  Infinite Engineering has been hit with a £17,000 fine from the HSE.8th November 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Weston College collects Sword of Honour award

  Weston College has been handed the Sword of Honour from the British Safety Council.7th November 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• RoSPA extends gas safety programme to NI

  RoSPA's gas safety programme is now set to be rolled out across Northern Ireland.7th November 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Health and safety shake-up for small businesses launched

  Small companies will be able to access a new Health and Safety Toolbox.6th November 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Councillors to decide on Blackpool no smoking signs

  More public consultation has been carried out before the zones are introduced.5th November 2012 | No Smoking Signs

• Greenfield driver criticises misleading road signs

  A driver has suggested that Wales motorists have been given speeding tickets for "nothing".2nd November 2012 | Warning Signs

• IOSH introduces Safe Start Up website

  IOSH's Safe Start Up site guides businesses through health and safety regulations.2nd November 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Farm injuries rise by 9 per cent across Britain

  Farm injuries have increased by nine per cent throughout the UK, a study has discovered1st November 2012 | Warning Signs

• Old Heath vicar calls for return of community sign

  A vicar from St Barnabas Church in Old Heath has called for welcome signs to be returned.1st November 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Grimsby street to be transformed with new houses

  Guildford Street is one of the most deprived in the town.1st November 2012 | Construction Signs