News Archive: October 2013

• RoSPA advises NI parents to stay vigilant

  RoSPA has urged NI residents to ensure their children are protected from firework dangers.30th October 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• RoSPA calls for action to combat Scotland road deaths

  RoSPA wants action to be taken to tackle the number of road deaths in Scotland.29th October 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Britons warned to take storm precautions

  UK residents have been warned to take precautions after Sunday night's (October 27th) storm.29th October 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• HSE confirms new legislation changes

  The HSE has announced two changes to its regulation. 29th October 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• RoSPA awards set for 3 new locations in 2014

  The RoSPA awards are expected to take place at three new locations in 2014.29th October 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• IOSH Awards recognise health and safety

  The IOSH Awards have honoured companies with remarkable health and safety achievements.28th October 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• RoSPA wants safety experts to work with businesses

  RoSPA has urged safety professionals to link up with the business community. 28th October 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Cardboard company in court after employee injury

  Prowell Ltd has been taken to court after a worker's arm was dragged into unguarded machinery.25th October 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Stapleford fire safety manager wins award

  A fire safety manager from Stapleford has collected a safety award.25th October 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Strong wellbeing policies can boost efficiency

  Strong health and wellbeing policies can increase efficiency of businesses24th October 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• RoSPA highlights importance of gas safety

  RoSPA has underlined the importance of gas safety.24th October 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Boldon company faces fine after worker injury

  HLA Services has been fined after a worker suffered a severe injury.23rd October 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• RoSPA urges drivers to look out for vulnerable road users

  RoSPA is encouraging drivers to watch their speed as the clocks go back.23rd October 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Over 1k construction sites fail safety checks

  More than 1,000 construction sites have failed to meet standards on safety checks, the HSE has found.22nd October 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Deceuninck picks up RoSPA award

  Deceuninck has been awarded an accolade from RoSPA.22nd October 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Preston Bus Station officials hope to stop jaywalkers

  Preston Bus Station is aiming to crackdown on jaywalkers.21st October 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Plymouth engineer puts life in danger

  A Plymouth engineer has put a pensioner in danger by leaving a fire in a dangerous condition. 21st October 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Burnt Tree wins safety award

  Burnt Tree has collected a safety honour from RoSPA.18th October 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Safety signs review held at Brancaster beach

  A review into safety signs has been held at Brancaster beach.18th October 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Surrey company fined following unsafe work at height

  Industrial Roofing has been fined after putting workers in danger.17th October 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Govt health and safety red tape report labelled wrong

  The IOSH has claimed the government's health and safety red tape report is wrong17th October 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Proserv wins top safety awards

  Proserv has picked up two leading safety awards.16th October 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Lincolnshire firm in court following asthma risk

  A Lincolnshire firm has been taken to court after leaving workers in danger of asthma. 16th October 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Safety experts gather at Indonesia safety conference

  Safety experts have held talks at a recent Indonesia safety conference15th October 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• UK drowning figures fall 9 per cent

  Drowning figures in Britain fell by around nine per cent last year, research shows.15th October 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Workers exposed to asbestos in Manchester

  Workers have been exposed to asbestos at a Manchester college.14th October 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Life coach aims to boost health and safety skills

  An ex-GMTV life coach is aiming to improve health and safety skills across the UK.14th October 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Oxfordshire meeting hopes to improve food and drink safety

  An Oxfordshire meeting is hoping to boost safety in the food and drink industry11th October 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• South east London company fined after skip move failure

  Midland Steel Reinforcement Supplies has been fined after a skip move failure.11th October 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Cornish landlord puts lives in danger with gas boiler

  A Cornish landlord has been prosecuted after endangering residents following gas boiler work.10th October 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• IOSH warns event industry to be braced for changes

  IOSH has advised the event industry to prepare for changes in legislation.10th October 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Cheshire firm sentenced after asbestos exposure

  A Cheshire firm has been prosecuted after exposing workers to asbestos.9th October 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• RoSPA conference focuses on child safety

  RoSPA's Child Safety Conference is set to take place today. 9th October 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• East Midlands Trains picks up safety honour

  East Midlands Trains has been awarded a safety honour for the third time in a row.8th October 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• BSC launches 2014 International Safety Awards

  BSC has opened the 2014 International Safety Awards.8th October 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• IOSH launches partnership with HWL

  IOSH has begun a new partnership with the Scottish Centre for Healthy Working Lives (HWL).7th October 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Dorset yacht company sentenced for safety failings

  A Dorset yacht firm has been prosecuted after safety failings led to severe injuries for one worker.4th October 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• IOSH supports farm safety initiative

  IOSH has backed a new project from the Farm Safety Partnership.4th October 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Glossop metal manufacturer in court over crane injuries

  A Glossop metal manufacturer has been taken to court after being injured by an overhead crane. 3rd October 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Oxford safety signs introduced for cyclists

  New safety signs have been introduced in Oxford for cyclists. 3rd October 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• North east farmers invited to safety event

  Farmers in the north east have been invited to a free event to help them understand how to protect their agriculture.1st October 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Law change aims to save homes from carbon monoxide

  A new law change is hoping to save homes from carbon monoxide poisioning.1st October 2013 | Health and Safety Signs