New guidelines for working with computers issued
Oct 09, 2008 00:00:00

The health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued help for the employers of those working with display screen equipment (DSE) which will ensure they are followin

Health and Safety 'preventing children from taking school trips'
Oct 07, 2008 00:00:00

School children who are missing out on field trips and holidays due to stringent health and safety policies are to be the focus of a new government campaign, it

Asbestos-infested warship to be disassembled in UK
Oct 07, 2008 00:00:00

Despite the protests and appeals of a local community, a 37,000 tonne French warship laden with asbestos is being transported to the UK where it will be dismant

New division set up to investigate health and safety standards
Oct 07, 2008 00:00:00

A new panel has been set up in Scotland to deal with cases that are reported by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to the region's Crown Office and Procurato

Supermarket plans 'held up by soil contamination'
Oct 07, 2008 00:00:00

Supermarket chain Tesco has seen its plans to build a new shop on a site in Devon halted due to the allocated land being contaminated, it has been reported.

Lead-poisoned water drinkers receive health clearance
Oct 07, 2008 00:00:00

Following a scare regarding lead-poisoned water, 35 Galway residents have now been given clear bills of health.

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Food health and safety scheme a 'big hit' in Westminster
Oct 07, 2008 00:00:00

A rating system introduced 12 months ago among Westminster businesses has proved successful, according to reports.

The Scores on Doors programme, which

British tap water 'could contain prescription drugs'
Oct 02, 2008 00:00:00

Scientists have been commissioned by the government to test British tap water for traces of prescription drugs over fears that it has become contaminated, repor

River 'at risk' from toxic water contamination
Oct 02, 2008 00:00:00

Following a fire in a tyre factory in Carlisle at the end of last week, it is feared that the nearby River Eden is at risk of contamination from toxic water.

Tories: Police should be freed from over-zealous procedures
Sep 30, 2008 00:00:00

New plans put forth by the Conservative party may see police being freed from what they deem to be unnecessary and bureaucratic health and safety procedures, it

Employee's fatal fall was 'preventable'
Sep 30, 2008 00:00:00

The death of an employee who fell from the balcony of a former cinema in Falkirk in July last year was "entirely foreseeable", it has been claimed.

Construction firms fined a total of £38,000
Sep 30, 2008 00:00:00

Two separate construction companies have been fined £38,000 after an incident which resulted in an employee breaking his pelvis.

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Health and safety procedures 'highly valued' in the UK
Sep 30, 2008 00:00:00

Almost two-thirds of the UK populace see health and safety guidelines as extremely important, a new poll has found.

YouGov conducted a survey on behalf

Norwich Union: Health and safety should be reviewed constantly
Sep 29, 2008 00:00:00

UK insurance firm Norwich Union has warned employers about the dangers of letting their health and safety policies become outdated.

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Fine for company after employee crushed to death
Sep 29, 2008 00:00:00

A firm has been fined a total of 75,000 after one of its employees was crushed to death while working in a quarry, it has been reported.

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