Safety Net Journal Issue 2

Campaigns and events

Be prepared for Workers Memorial Day/European Week
A brief reminder of two of the biggest events in the safety calendar.
12 January 2006 [Full Story]



London reps - get involved in HSE Moving Goods Safely project
Moving Goods Safely (MGS) is a London-wide initiative involving the Health and Safety Executive, the 33 London Local Authorities, SERTUC and employers working in partnership to reduce injuries and ill-health arising from the movement of goods.
12 January 2006 [Full Story]

HSE

Westminster Council wins award for action on retail violence
At the annual conference on H&S enforcement by local authorities in December 2005, Westminster City Council won the HSC award for innovation with its project on violence to retail staff.
12 January 2006 [Full Story]



Workplace Transport: An employers' guide
In December 2005 HSE issued updated guidance on the safe use of vehicles in the workplace.
11 January 2006 [Full Story]

Safety Reps

Got something to say on H&S?
Have you got something that's bothering you about H&S? Need to ask your fellow reps for advice on dealing with a difficult problem where you work? The use the Usdaw discussion forum!
12 January 2006 [Full Story]

Occupational Health

Guide to new Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regs
Usdaw has updated its guide to the Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) to cover the amendments introduced in 2005.
12 January 2006 [Full Story]

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