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The Scaffolding Association Partners with Mates in Mind

The Scaffolding Association Partners with Mates in Mind

The Scaffolding Association has become a Supporter of Mates in Mind, in advance of International Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September. The Scaffolding Association will be joining a growing...
Solar panel company prosecuted after worker falls through skylight

Solar panel company prosecuted after worker falls through skylight

A solar panel company has been fined after a worker fell through a skylight during the installation of solar panels on a farm workshop in East Sussex. Brighton Magistrates Court heard how, on the...
DAVID PARR BECOMES TECHNICAL ADVISOR AT BRITISH SAFETY COUNCIL

DAVID PARR BECOMES TECHNICAL ADVISOR AT BRITISH SAFETY COUNCIL

After 15 years at the British Safety Council, David Parr, Policy and Technical Services Director is leaving his full-time role in the organisation. He will be retained by the charity and the...
Company fined after child killed by falling gate

Company fined after child killed by falling gate

An electric gate company has been fined after a six-year-old boy was fatally crushed whilst playing on a sliding gate installed by the company. Leeds Crown Court heard how, on 31 October 2015,...
Company and director sentenced after workers diagnosed with HAVS

Company and director sentenced after workers diagnosed with HAVS

A company providing specialised services in rock drilling, cliff stabilisation and rock anchors, and its director, have been sentenced after a number of workers were diagnosed with hand arm...
Firm fined after machine worker suffers crush injuries

Firm fined after machine worker suffers crush injuries

An engineering firm has been fined after a worker suffered severe crush injuries while working on a mould making machine. Northampton Magistrates Court heard how an RSM Castings Ltd employee was...
IOSH partnership to bolster Nigerian H&S standards

IOSH partnership to bolster Nigerian Health & Safety standards

The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is entering into a partnership with the Lagos State Government in Nigeria to train people on workplace safety and health. Early this year...
Exhibiting best practice emergency evacuation at SHExpo 2019

Exhibiting best practice emergency evacuation at SHExpo 2019

UK-based manufacturer, Evac+Chair recently exhibited its evacuation chairs at Safety & Health Expo 2019 at ExCel, London. At this year’s event, Evac+Chair was on hand to share best...
West Midlands company fined after worker killed by forklift truck

West Midlands company fined after worker killed by forklift truck

A Birmingham manufacturer of calcium carbonate products has been sentenced after a worker suffered fatal injuries when struck by a forklift truck. Birmingham Magistrates’ Court heard how, on...
British Safety Council to host 11th Annual Conference

British Safety Council to host 11th Annual Conference

The British Safety Council is holding its 11th Annual Conference Health, safety and wellbeing in the modern workplace on Wednesday, 16 October 2019 at Congress Centre in London. This year’s...

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