News and Prosecutions
UK non-power nuclear sites pass safety stress tests
16 May 2012
“Stress tests” at the UK’s non-power generating nuclear facilities have revealed no serious safety weaknesses, the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) has announced.
Agency worker at Veolia burned by incinerator ash
30 April 2012
Waste management operator Veolia has been fined just £5000 after an agency worker who spoke little English was burned by hot ash. The Veolia group has a string of previous…
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.
Wrong instructions led to compactor death
30 March 2012
Cleaning company Mediclean has been made to pay more than £200,000 after a hospital porter was killed by a cardboard crusher.
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.
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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