Health and Safety News

Machinery maintenance is a matter of life and death 02 July 2008
The HSE has issued a warning about the importance of regular maintenance after inspectors found serious faults in a machine at Grampian Country Foods Halls factory in Broxburn. ...   read more

Weetabix fined for machinery guarding problem 26 June 2008
Weetabix has been fined £3,500 after a worker lost his fingertips in a machine at the Burton Latimer factory....   read more

£2 Fine for Workplace Death 19 June 2008
A company convicted of safety offences that resulted in one person being killed and three seriously injured has been fined two pounds....   read more

Supermarkets fined for dangerous equipment 16 June 2008
Two recent prosecutions highlight the risks from machinery and equipment used in large stores....   read more

Mens Health Week focuses on health issues at the workplace 05 June 2008
Men’s Health Week is an event run by the Men’s Health Forum, an independent body set up to promote awareness of men’s health issues....   read more

2008 TUC Safety Reps Survey 16 May 2008
The seventh TUC safety reps survey is now underway. The TUC is looking for safety reps in all unions to respond to the survey before 1 July 2008. Read on for more detail of how you can take part. ...   read more

Health and Safety Commission and Executive merge 02 April 2008
April 1st is the day we say goodbye to the HSC and HSE and hello to... the HSE...   read more

New standards for H&S inspectors 28 March 2008
In April, HSE will issue new standards for health and safety enforcers including the Local Authority inspectors who cover most workplaces where Usdaw members work. ...   read more

New HSE web pages on VDUs 28 March 2008
The Health and Safety Executive has launched new web pages with advice and guidance on display screen equipment (VDUs). The pages include an assessment checklist, case histories and other resources. ...   read more

Main safety risks in food industry 28 March 2008
The HSE has released a graph showing the main causes of accidents in food and drink manufacture for 2006/2007. The figures reinforce the importance of the ongoing Recipe for Safety campaign....   read more

HSE slips campaign uses Usdaw mapping tool 04 March 2008
The hard-hitting campaign on slips, trips and falls - Shattered Lives - is urging safety reps to use the risk-mapping tool originally developed by Usdaw....   read more

Asbestos is still a killer 26 February 2008
February 27 is Action Mesothelioma Day designed to raise awareness about the cancer risk from asbestos and to campaign for justice for the victims of asbestos. The HSE has launched a campaign to warn workers of the current risks of asbestos exposure....   read more

Topical tips: Manual Handling 26 February 2008
This the first of a new regular service providing answers to frequently asked questions....   read more

Food factory fined £25,000 for 50-kg rice sack injury 05 February 2008
East End Foods plc was fined after a worker was injured when a 50kg sack of rice fell on his neck while unloading a container. ...   read more

TUCs Hazards at Work goes online 01 February 2008
A significant part of the TUCs latest edition of the Hazards at Work book is now available on their website. ...   read more

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