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Latest Health and Safety News
News, views and stories of interest which may help you in your Health and Safety strategy. The archive section is always open to view stories you might have missed.
Below is a list of all our current news items, or you can view our past stories by going to our archive section.
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| D'oh Health and Safety! The Simpsons finally get Health & Safety... |
| We have come across a range of posters using 'The Simpsons' characters. They are fun and eye catching yet still get that important message across.
Some of the health & safety information posters being used today were designed way back in the 1970's.
Sometimes familiar becomes invisible or ignored! If you operate in a more informal or relaxed industry you may find these posters meet your needs rather than the standard designs and messages. They could even brighten up your staff room or wash room and educate at the same time. ... read more » |
| Submitted on 10 May 2012 |
| Myth Busters Challeng Panel Has Been Set Up By The HSE |
| Yesterday was the launch of a challenge panel that will scrutinise 'risk-averse' or erroneous decisions by non-regulators as another vehicle that will bring "common sense" back to health and safety.
Operational from 11th April, the Myth Busters Challenge Panel, set up by the HSE will look into complaints regarding the advice given by non-regulators and seek to publicise whether this guidance reflects what the law actually requires.
The Challenge panel has been created in a direct response to concerns that the reputation of health and safety is being tarnished by 'jobsworths' and cynics as an excuse to prevent essentially safe activities going ahead.
Read on to see the Top 10 Myths... ... read more » |
| Submitted on 13 Apr 2012 |
| Budget Update - De-Regulation Of H & S Legislation |
| The Chancellor has promised that 84 per cent of health and safety regulation will be scrapped or improved, according to this year's Budget.
Last year, in its response to the Lofstedt review, the Government said it is committed to reduce health and safety regulation by more than half. The latest figure announced in the Budget takes into account last year's Red Tape Challenge, which asked the public and business for their suggestions on which laws could be amended, or revoked entirely.
It is thought that "167 of the 199 health and safety regulations considered as part of the Red Tape Challenge" will either be withdrawn or improved.
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| Submitted on 2 Apr 2012 |
| COULD YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS STAND A £260,000 FINE? |
| HOTEL PAYS £260,000 IN LANDMARK FIRE SAFETY TRIAL -
A London hotel has had to pay more than £260,000 in fines and costs in what is believed to be the first jury trial of a case under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
In a statement Brian Coleman, chairman of London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority said "Business owners have a clear responsibility under fire safety law to ensure that both the public and their employees are as safe as possible from the risk of fire, this verdict sends out a clear message that if these responsibilities are ignored we will not hesitate in prosecuting and people will face serious penalties." ... read more » |
| Submitted on 14 Feb 2012 |
| HEALTH AND SAFETY SHOULD BE PROPORTIONATE TO RISK AND THE REGULATIONS SHOULD REFLECT THAT |
| Health and safety legislation is currently under the spotlight as part of the Cabinet Office's Red Tape Challenge. The HSE's Myth of the Month series ran from April 2007 to December 2010. Throughout this period, HSE attempted to dispel some of the most widely believed health and safety myths. Everything from Kids wearing goggles to play conkers to HSE banning step ladders. However there are still too many reports that HSE and health and safety law are responsible for all sorts of bans - cheese-rolling events, knitting in hospitals and even toothpicks! In reality HSE has banned very little outright, apart from a few high-risk exceptions like asbestos, which kills around 4000 people a year. Too often health and safety is used as a convenient excuse by others to not do something that may need some effort to plan and organise, but HSE say it's time to challenge this and remind people to focus on the real risks - those that are still causing people to be killed, injured or made ill at work... ... read more » |
| Submitted on 4 Feb 2012 |
| SEVERE WEATHER WARNINGS HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR THE UK |
| Impact and advice associated with severe wind conditions -
The Met Office has issued warnings that winds will cause problems as we continue through the rest of this week. They have issued a 'Be Aware' status, which is likely to be upgraded as the week progresses. The worst weather hitting the country, Thursday and Friday this week.
Obviously you need to take into consideration any employees you may have on the road, out on site visits and any temporary or out house premises you may have. You will need to take especial care where there is scaffolding or loose site materials etc. on and around your premises. Not only will you have employees to take care of but members of the public who frequent your premises making use of your services as well as contractors and visitors.
We issue the following guidance as presented by the Met Office... ... read more » |
| Submitted on 13 Dec 2011 |
| WINTER RISK MANAGEMENT |
| With the anticipation of colder weather on its way, it is likely to bring with it the usual problems for both people and properties. To maintain a safe property and ensure staff and visitors are kept safe, we have produced the following guidance... ... read more » |
| Submitted on 2 Dec 2011 |
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