Safety Net Journal Issue 5

Campaigns and events

2007 Hazards Conference
This years Hazards Conference (the 18th) runs from 27-29 July at UMIST Manchester.
14 February 2007 [Full Story]



Mesothelioma Action Day
The second Mesothelioma Action Day will be held on 27th February 2007, as well as a parliamentary reception at the House of Commons, there will be events all over the country.
14 February 2007 [Full Story]



RSI Awareness Day 2007
RSI Action, the new national RSI (Repetative Strain Injury)charity are holding an awareness day on Saturday 24th February 2007.
14 February 2007 [Full Story]



Workers Memorial Day 2007
The theme for this years Workers Memorial Day (WMD) on 28th April is 'Not just regulation but also enforcement'.
14 February 2007 [Full Story]

HSE

Avian Flu guidance for poultry workers
Avian influenza is a virus that causes disease in birds.Following the recent outbreak, the HSE has produced guidance for all poultry workers.
15 February 2007 [Full Story]



Fatigue index for shiftworkers
The HSE has developed a new ‘fatigue index’ for shift workers. Over 3.5 million people now work shifts. HSE research confirms that shift work can be bad for workers’ health and safety.
15 February 2007 [Full Story]



Meat industry health and safety guidance notes
Guidance notes on health and safety in the meat industry are now available on the website of the British Meat Processors Association.
15 February 2007 [Full Story]

Safety Reps

Controlled temperature guide
The Health and Safety Section have produced a guide to working in controlled temperature rooms other than freezers.
15 February 2007 [Full Story]



HSE tells inspectors how to enforce safety rep regs
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have produced an Inspection Topic Pack on worker involvement for HSE and LA inspectors explaining what they should do to encourage consultation and to enforce the regulations.
15 February 2007 [Full Story]



Have your say on H&S issues that concern you.
Have you got something important to say about health and safety where you work? Do you have any questions for your fellow Usdaw health and safety reps? Use the forum on the website to air your views.
19 February 2007 [Full Story]

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