Safety Net Journal Issue 3

Campaigns and events

Annual Food and drink industry H&S conference October 2006
The annual conference on H&S in the food and drink manufacturing industries will be held at Chipping Camden on 25 October 2006.
01 June 2006 [Full Story]



Food Industry campaign to prevent back injuries
The Food Industry Forum involving trade unions, employers and the HSE is organising a major initiative on back pain as part of its contribution the HSE’s Better Backs campaign.
01 June 2006 [Full Story]



HSE inspections decline
A report in the TUC-backed safety journal 'Hazards' shows a dramatic fall in HSE inspection and enforcement despite assurances from Health and Safety Commission (HSC) chair Bill Callaghan.
01 June 2006 [Full Story]

HSE

HSC consults on new safety rep rights
The HSC has launched a consultation document on ways of increasing worker involvement in health and safety. Usdaw wants reps to take part in the consultation and tell HSC what they think.
01 June 2006 [Full Story]

Safety Reps

Don't forget the Forum
Just a quick reminder that the Usdaw health and safety forum is back in business following an upgrade to stop spammers accessing the site.
31 May 2006 [Full Story]



New H&S website aimed at young workers
The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) has launched a free online resource to help teenagers prepare for their first taste of work.
31 May 2006 [Full Story]

Occupational Health

Working in hot environments
Working in hot conditions can be extremely unpleasant and even dangerous. In expectation of the warmer weather, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has put together some guidance on the subject that may help members who suffer the heat.
31 May 2006 [Full Story]

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