HSE launches Better Backs campaign
Running from October, Better Backs will include workplace inspections, mass media advertising and events. The campaign aims to reduce the incidence of back pain caused or made worse by work, its impact and the number of working days lost due to back pain.
07 October 2006 [Full Story]
Migrant worker safety concerns
Deaths involving workers from the expanded European Union mean UK businesses need to be extra vigilant about managing the safety of migrant staff. Figures published recently by the HSE have revealed that out of 59 deaths in construction last year, five were migrant Polish workers.
14 September 2006 [Full Story]
New fire safety regulations in force
On the 1st October 2006 long awaited legislation on fire prevention comes into force. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 was introduced to simplify fire law for workplaces and other non-domestic premises.
07 October 2006 [Full Story]
Protect Young People – European Week for Safety and Health
The theme for this year’s European Health and Safety Week is health and safety for young workers. The Week runs from 21 to 27 October under the heading ‘Safe Start!’
06 October 2006 [Full Story]
TUC National Inspection Day – 25 October
The TUC is calling on all union safety reps top take part in National Inspection Day on the Wednesday of European Health and Safety Week. As the day coincides with the HSE Better Backs campaign, this year the TUC is asking reps to concentrate on musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace.
07 October 2006 [Full Story]
TUC launches action plan for young workers
The TUC is stepping up its efforts to protect young workers as its contribution to the European 'SafeStart' campaign.
09 October 2006 [Full Story]
Tesco shows its support for HSE Better Backs campaign
Tesco has demonstrated its its support for the HSE campaign by inviting fitness experts into stores to promote the launch of the campaign.
09 October 2006 [Full Story]
