Last week the team behind Health and Safety at Work magazine and http://www.healthandsafetyprofessional.co.uk/ exhibited at the annual Safety & Health Expo in Birmingham. It was a great show, and we were fortunate to meet many readers, all of whom had great things to say about the publication and website.
Did you visit the show? We'd love to hear your experiences - please add your thoughts here.
Thursday, 21 May 2009
Thursday, 7 May 2009
UK retains working time opt-out
Will the news that the UK can keep its opt-out from the EU's 48-hour working limit make any difference to your company's policy?
Vote in this week's opinion poll. Results will be published in next week's e-newsletter.
Vote in this week's opinion poll. Results will be published in next week's e-newsletter.
Wednesday, 22 April 2009
HSE to publish names of those killed at work - a wise idea?
Following a ruling by the Information Commissioner last year, the HSE has announced that it will publish the names of people killed in workplace accidents on its website (read our news story here).
Do you think it is a wise idea? HSP user Judy Joinston is in two minds about this. "Whilst, yes, reading the names, ages and circumstances of their deaths makes you think, but what about Data Protection? I'd feel dreadful if my loved one died at work (obviously), even more so if I found their name on a public web site without my permission. I pray I'm never in the situation, but if I am, I'll be challenging anyone who puts their name on this web-site, unless I've specifically agreed to it..."
Do you think it is a wise idea? HSP user Judy Joinston is in two minds about this. "Whilst, yes, reading the names, ages and circumstances of their deaths makes you think, but what about Data Protection? I'd feel dreadful if my loved one died at work (obviously), even more so if I found their name on a public web site without my permission. I pray I'm never in the situation, but if I am, I'll be challenging anyone who puts their name on this web-site, unless I've specifically agreed to it..."
Do you agree with Judy? Add your comments here.
Wednesday, 8 April 2009
Just how painful is this recession?
The recession will not lead to a reduction in investment in health and safety for companies, according to health and safety minister Lord McKenzie of Luton.
Speaking at last month's IOSH conference, he explained that the current economic situation would mean "testing" times ahead, but there would be no let up of "duties around health and safety".
Has your health and safety role changed due to the current economic climate? Have there been redundancies within your department? We want to hear how the recession is affecting industry. Add your comments here.
Tuesday, 31 March 2009
F10 notifications
Is a construction project comprising of demolition and asbestos roof removal notifyable under CDM 07? Answer Matthew Aitken's question here.
Wednesday, 11 March 2009
£90K penalty for work at height injury
One of the UK's largest construction contractors has been fined £80,000 plus £10,000 costs after a construction worker was severely injured when he fell from a roof. Read the full story here.
Friday, 6 March 2009
Challenging accidents
Have you ever had to challenge alleged accidents at work? If an employee has been instructed to carry out a process in a certain way and they don't, resulting in an injury, is that an accident at work or a deliberate act?
Post your answers to this and many other questions in our discussion forums.
Post your answers to this and many other questions in our discussion forums.
Thursday, 26 February 2009
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And don't forget to post your comments in our discussion forums and share your health and safety knowledge in our Q&A section.
Friday, 13 February 2009
Health and safety knowledge required!
There are a number of questions posted in our Q&A section on www.healthandsafetyprofessional.co.uk which still require answers. So if you can spare a few minutes on this lovely Friday afternoon, why not use your health and safety know-how and help your peers?
The questions which need answers are: Thermite action, HSE Plan and OSHA.
Don't forget to post your queries to gain knowledge from other health and safety professionals.
The questions which need answers are: Thermite action, HSE Plan and OSHA.
Don't forget to post your queries to gain knowledge from other health and safety professionals.
Tuesday, 27 January 2009
The holiday that blew me away...literally
I recently returned from a short break in Spain, where we were subjected to hurricane-force winds whilst out taking a walk. Winds of up to 112mph carried us along the roads, which we had to walk in to avoid the falling roof tiles from buildings to the pavements.
Authorities in Spain reported at least 12 deaths linked to Saturday's storm, including four children crushed as a sports facility buckled in high winds in Barcelona.
We witnessed sand storms, walls collapsing, structures swaying - I tried to take pictures of electrical wires literally hanging at shoulder level on a residential street - although my photographic skills leave a lot to be desired. It was still sunny though.
Authorities in Spain reported at least 12 deaths linked to Saturday's storm, including four children crushed as a sports facility buckled in high winds in Barcelona.
We witnessed sand storms, walls collapsing, structures swaying - I tried to take pictures of electrical wires literally hanging at shoulder level on a residential street - although my photographic skills leave a lot to be desired. It was still sunny though.
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