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ARCO BECOMES CORE FUNDER TO NATIONAL EMERGENCIES TRUST

ARCO BECOMES CORE FUNDER TO NATIONAL EMERGENCIES TRUST

UK safety expert Arco has joined forces with the National Emergencies Trust (NET), an independent charity that raises and distributes funds at speed during domestic crises, with a major donation to...
DR CHRIS PAYNE ANNOUNCED AS NEW NEBOSH CHIEF EXECUTIVE

DR CHRIS PAYNE ANNOUNCED AS NEW NEBOSH CHIEF EXECUTIVE

NEBOSH, a specialist provider of health and safety qualifications and courses, has announced Dr Chris Payne as its new Chief Executive. Chris has extensive leadership expertise in education,...
BETTER BUSINESS RESILIENCE REPORT REVEALS COVID-19 CONCERNS

BETTER BUSINESS RESILIENCE REPORT REVEALS COVID-19 CONCERNS

A study reveals that two-thirds of companies admit that they have no plans in place for a resurgence of the COVID-19 virus. Larger firms are slightly better prepared for localised lockdowns (45%)...
HSE SPOTCHECKS SCOTTISH SCHOOLS COVID SECURE

HSE CHECKS SCOTTISH SCHOOLS COVID-SECURE

Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspectors have been carrying out a programme of COVID-secure school spot checks in Scotland regarding the implementation of school reopening guidance. Since...
FIRETRACE CALLS FOR TRANSPARENCY IN WIND INDUSTRY

FIRETRACE CALLS FOR TRANSPARENCY IN WIND INDUSTRY

The wind industry is committed to reducing the risk of turbine fires according to a new report published by Firetrace, a supplier of automatic fire suppression systems. However, while many companies...
Luton Crown Court

COUNCIL FINED AFTER TEACHER ASSAULTED BY PUPIL

Luton Borough Council has been sentenced after a teacher was assaulted by a pupil. Luton Crown Court heard how on 17 June 2016, the assistant head teacher at Putteridge High School was called to...
SOCOTEC MARKS WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY

SOCOTEC MARKS WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY

UK provider of testing, inspection and compliance services SOCOTEC is helping to raise awareness of mental health in the workplace by celebrating World Mental Health Day.  Taking place on...
Portland Harbour, Dorset

MoD ACCEPTS CROWN CENSURE OVER FATAL DIVING INCIDENT

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has been issued with a Crown Censure by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) after a military diver died during training. On 14 November 2018, 26-year-old Marine...
SCHOOLS ENCOURAGED TO ADDRESS ASBESTOS RISK WITH £2BN REFURBISHMENT FUND

SCHOOLS ENCOURAGED TO ADDRESS ASBESTOS RISK

As the UK Government pledges over £2bn for upgrades and repairs to schools and colleges in England this year, Bureau Veritas is urging educational institutions to address the ongoing risks...
IOSH URGES GOVERNMENT TO INVEST IN SAFETY AND HEALTH

IOSH URGES GOVERNMENT TO INVEST IN SAFETY AND HEALTH

IOSH has submitted proposals to the UK Government’s Comprehensive Spending Review, calling for recognition of the importance of occupational safety and health (OSH) in revitalising and...

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