News Archive: December 2012

• Somerset motorist rescued from flooding after ignoring warning signs

  A Somerset motorist has been rescued from flood water on the A361 after ignoring warning signs.31st December 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Yorwaste picks up health and safety accolade

  Yorwaste has picked up an accreditation from Safecontractor.28th December 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• HSE opens consultation on chemicals legislation

  The HSE has launched a six week consultation targeted at changes to chemicals legislation.27th December 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• HSE opens consultation on LA National Code

  The HSE has launched an online consultation on the LA National Code.24th December 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Highways Agency lifts roadworks over Christmas

  The Highways Agency is aiming to ensure 99 per cent of England's road network is free of maintenance work over Christmas and New Year.21st December 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Walton MP backs Merseyside health and safety group

  Steve Rotherham has underlined the importance of health and safety across Merseyside.21st December 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Hanson Cement reaches new health and safety milestone

  Hanson Cement have now enjoyed 5,000 working days without a lost time incident.20th December 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Road signs to be introduced at Kinross accident blackspot

  Road signs are to be brought to an accident blackspot in Kinross-shire.20th December 2012 | Warning Signs

• Hampton resident calls for safety action after car crash

  One Hampton resident has urged for action to be taken to ensure lorries can safely pass through the village.19th December 2012 | Warning Signs

• Balfour Beatty worker wins health and safety certification

  A worker at Balfour Beatty has received a certification after applying their health and safety knowledge in two separate incidents.19th December 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• IOSH announces new executive director of membership

  IOSH has announced Simon Bowen as new executive director of membership.18th December 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Adjudicator describes Sheffield tram signs as misleading

  An independent adjudicator has claimed that tram and bus signs in Sheffield are misleading for road users.18th December 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• RoSPA offers safety guidance for this Christmas

  RoSPA has given out some safety tips ahead of the festive season17th December 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• New road sign introduced in Henham to reveal twin partnership

  A new road sign in Henham has been introduced to unveil a new twin partnership with Carver Barracks.17th December 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• HE Simm introduces safety initiative

  HE Simm has launched the Passport to Work project, which hopes to protect workers across the country from injury.14th December 2012 | Warning Signs

• Somerset drivers ignore road closure signs despite flood water

  Drivers in Somerset are disregarding road closure signs, despite heavy flooding.14th December 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Road safety day held for Selby school pupils

  Pupils in the Selby district have taken part in Junior Road Safety Day.14th December 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Aberystwyth company safety failures lead to asbestos exposure

  Safety failings by Superior Plumbing Installations may have led to the exposure of asbestos at flats in Aberystwyth.13th December 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• IOSH announces Jan Chimel as chief executive

  The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) has confirmed Jan Chimel as its new chief executive.13th December 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• RoSPA seminar to explore new road safety methods

  The RoSPA Road Safety Seminar will examine new methods of improving road safety.12th December 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Safety work planned for roundabouts in Cumbria and Lancashire

  New signage is being introduced in roads across Lancashire and Cumbria.12th December 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Scottish firms to be checked for legionella

  A number of businesses in west Scotland are to be examined to see if they are adequately managing the risk of legionella.11th December 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• RoSPA launches safety hotline for schools and colleges

  RoSPA has launched a new hotline to help schools and colleges tackle safety challenges.10th December 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Norfolk company prosecuted after risk assessment failure

  Sibelco Ltd has been fined after failing to carry out a proper risk assessment.10th December 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Welsh road sign appears in Hampshire yet again

  For the second time in a few months, Welsh road signs have appeared in Hampshire.7th December 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• HSE Recruitment Network works with Mencap on Safety Challenge scheme

  The HSE Recruitment Network is working in tandem with Mencap on its Safety Challenge scheme.7th December 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• HSE warns farmers about health and safety

  The Health and Safety Executive has warned farmers about the importance of checking equipment.6th December 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Telford signs removed after complaints from locals

  Road signs have been taken down after locals raised doubts over the authenticity of Back Lane's name.6th December 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• RoSPA supports plans for lower drink-drive limit

  RoSPA has backed Scotland's campaign to lower the country's drink driving limit.5th December 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• IOSH announces new Dublin office

  The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health has launched a new base in Northern Ireland.5th December 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Good health and safety made Olympics a success

  The success of the Olympic Park was down to excellent health and safety planning and implementation, a new study has indicated.4th December 2012 | Health and Safety Signs

• Fire chief issues warning signs plea

  Warning signs next to a dangerous ford in Berkshire need to be heeded, the local fire chief has urged.3rd December 2012 | Warning Signs