News and Prosecutions
Receptionist’s skylight fall extracts £90k from dental group
13 May 2012
A leading private dental provider has been handed penalties totalling £90,000 after one it its receptionists fell through the rooflight of a Sheffield practice.
Mesothelioma exemption to no-win, no-fee cases
26 April 2012
Sufferers of industrial disease mesothelioma will initially be exempt from the reforms to no-win, no-fee legal arrangements, the government has announced.
Test lab ignored own asbestos surveys
10 April 2012
An accredited laboratory testing firm has been fined after it ignored the risks from damaged asbestos at one of its own sites.
Supreme Court rules mesothelioma liability starts at exposure
28 March 2012
The Supreme Court has ruled that insurance liability is “triggered” at the time of an employee’s exposure to asbestos, not when symptoms of the asbestos-related cancer mesothelioma emerge.
Carillion hospital workers start seven-day strike over bullying
17 March 2012
Support staff at Swindon's Great Western Hospital will start another seven days of strike action today (17 March) in a dispute with their employer Carillion over alleged bullying and harassment.
Articles
Only connection: social media for professionals
04 May 2012
Social networks such as Twitter have professional uses too. Bridget Leathley suggests safety professionals can get the best out of them and offers advice on networking etiquette.
Hall of learning: expo preview
03 May 2012
Training and development will feature strngly at this year's Expo and some providers will be running competitions as well as offering their expertise.
Suited and booted: expo preview
03 May 2012
Personal protective equipment has always been a well-represented sector at the exhibition, and this year is no exception says Richenda Wilson.
Health support: expo preview
03 May 2012
From reducing work-related stress to measuring vibration, health-related products, services and advice will be showcased at this year's trade fair.
Show time: planning your visit to expo
03 May 2012
We preview the country's largest health and safety exhibition, where more than 300 companies will be on show, and list the free seminar programmes to help you plan a visit…
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