SHE09- Nip accidents and claims in the bud via a strong H and S culture
May 13, 2009
Don't crack under the credit crunch was the message to SHP Arenadelegates from Peter Forshaw, partner with law firm Weightmans, whooutlined the importance of accident prevention and claims containmentin a recession. <p></p><br><br> Read More
Fund opens to combat attacks on NHS staff
April 6, 2009
Half a million pounds has been set aside to help tackle violenceagainst health-care staff, as part of a new financial reserve launchedyesterday (6 April) by the Scottish Government. Read More
Lone worker safety
December 11, 2008
<I>Looking after employees who spend their nine-to-five under your roof can be difficult enough, but ensuring that staff who go out and about for their work ヨ especially those who operate alone and in out-of-the-way locations ヨ remain safe and within your protection requires special effort. Craig Swallow explains.</I> Read More
Safety Representatives and Safety Committee Regulations explained
September 21, 2008
<i>To mark the 30th anniversary of the Safety Representatives and Safety Committee Regulations Nigel Bryson looks back on the myriad improvements they have engendered in Britain's workplaces, and laments the fact that so many employers continue to ignore ヨ with impunity ヨ their legal duty to consult their workers on health and safety issues.</i> Read More
It’s welcome to the real world for lone workers
November 5, 2003
THE HSE has launched a series of real-life case studies that aim to give practical and cost-effective help to employers to reduce the risk of violence to their lone or mobile workers. It is hoped they will help reduce the 1.3 million violent attacks on wo Read More