Latest News - People at work

Health & Safety Industry

alt text

Occupational ill health and disease – don’t let it be a burden

23.07.2014

For many employees occupational ill health or disease can be life altering, but for some it can mean premature life...

Read the article
alt text

Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) Programmes

24.06.2014

When selecting RPE, information such as the type of substance to be protected against, exposure levels and the type of...

Read the article
alt text

Greater fines given to Health & Safety breaches

16.06.2014

This gave lower courts greater sentencing powers, including: The option to imprison offenders. The ability to increase fines for breaches...

Read the article
alt text

12 months of ‘Fee for Intervention’ (FFI)

31.01.2014

  The total level of fees invoiced for the second 6 months of this 12 month period represents a 16%...

Read the article
alt text

Employment Law and Health & Safety News Round Up Dec 2013

20.12.2013

  VOSA have roadside examiners who have the authority to issue on the spot fines, immobilise vans (if on the...

Read the article
alt text

Take precautions this winter

06.12.2013

With a number of casualties already reported in December 2013 employers should look to advise their employees on how to...

Read the article
alt text

New regulations to control risks posed by sharps in healthcare

22.08.2013

  What are Sharps? ‘Sharps’ are medical sharps, e.g. syringes, needles and scalpels used in specific healthcare activities and which...

Read the article
alt text

Lift trucks – operator training and safe use

15.08.2013

  Therefore, it is crucial for employers to ensure that all of their lift truck operators have had appropriate training*...

Read the article
alt text

Health surveillance

08.08.2013

  What is health surveillance? Health surveillance is a system of ongoing health checks* and is important to help:- detect...

Read the article

Read more news You can also get these alerts by email. Read more

Pop in your details and we'll call you straight back

We'll get back to you as soon as we can.