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April 26, 2011
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Why Your Business Needs Proportionate Risk Assessments

Risk Assessments As health and safety legislation has developed over the years there is a greater need for companies of all sizes to be fully aware […]
March 22, 2011
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Why is health and safety necessary in the workplace?

Asking this question is akin to asking ‘Why is management necessary in a workplace?’, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that both questions give rise […]
February 21, 2011
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Be Safe, Use Trusted Health And Safety Consultants

There’s a lot of misunderstanding and misinformation out there about health and safety legislations. You’ve probably seen it in the media and publicised through forums and […]
January 25, 2011
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A Summary of Key Health and Safety Legislation from 2010

In order to make Health and Safety legislation easier for businesses to comply with, the main new Health and Safety Legislation in the UK is implemented […]
December 21, 2010
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HSE Banning Christmas? Bah Humbug!

The HSE have yet again come under criticism for scrooge-like behavior; banning snowballs, office decorations, Christmas trees and pantomime joviality are just some of the myths […]
November 26, 2010
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HSE Reacts To Claims That Regulations Are Making Science ‘Boring’

A recently published article in the Birmingham Mail maintained that “unnecessary health and safety regulations” are the main reason for a dwindling interest in science among […]
November 16, 2010

70 firms told to improve following inspection blitz

More than 70 firms across West Yorkshire have been told to make safety improvements to protect their workers after an intensive two-week inspection initiative. Nearly 450 […]
November 12, 2010

Big pay-out following workplace voice-loss

A school teacher who lost her voice whilst trying to make herself heard in a noisy classroom, has accepted more than £150,000 in compensation. It is […]
November 12, 2010

Bosses beware! New HSE guidance on complaining about workplace safety

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published new information on what an employee can do should they be dissatisfied with safety in their workplace. Their […]

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