Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has today (4 September) been ordered to pay a total of £350,000 in fines and costs for serious safety failings relating to two separate matters.
Emergency planning and procedures – Grange-over-Sands, 17 October 2013
The aim of this event is to encourage forward planning to prevent major workplace incidents. The event covers: flooding, fire, emergency evacuation, first aid provision, dealing with the media and running a business after an emergency.
Jarrow firm sentenced after worker’s hand severely injured
A Jarrow firm has been fined after a worker suffered serious injuries to his hand when it became caught in machinery at an engineering plant.
2013 RoSPA Scotland Occupational Safety and Health Congress – Glasgow, 18 September
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Congress highlights include: Innovative health and safety initiatives, Mental health at work and Dr Andrew Cottam, HSE, will be speaking about HSE’s recently launched ‘Managing for Health and Safety’ guidance.
New methods for Hazardous Area Classification for explosive gas atmospheres – HSL, Buxton, 16 October 2013
Seminar will provide a practical guide to area classification taking into account recent research that has been carried out by the Health and Safety Laboratory. Seminar will also be of interest to those with responsibilities for demonstrating compliance with Dangerous Substances and Explosives Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR).
National clampdown targets poor construction site safety
Poor standards and unsafe work on Britain’s building sites will be targeted as part of a nationwide drive aimed at reducing death, injury and ill health in the industry.
Beyond Safety Culture: Improving behaviours in your organisation – Edinburgh, 1 October 2013
The seminar is delivered by highly experienced psychologists and human factors specialists, will equip you with an awareness of: Safety Climate Tool, interpreting the results, incorporating it into wider behavioural change programme, importance of leadership and worker engagement.
Merseyside and Cheshire Construction Safety Group – 9 September 2013, Liverpool
This months Merseyside and Cheshire Construction Safety Group monthly meeting includes a Temporary Works Presentation by Guest Speaker HM Specialist Inspector of Health and Safety Angelica Rutherford-Hacon.
RR979 – Reproductive hazards literature search: Summary
The aim of this work was to establish a current picture of the main documented factors that may be associated with reproductive health, relevant to UK workers. The approach taken was to assess published reviews of literature on reproductive health and gender for workers in the UK, including chemical hazards, as well as other factors.
Amenity Weed Control Conference 2013 – October 17, Leicester
The Amenity Forum holds its annual conference on 17th October 2013 at the Leicester City Football Club. The event will focus on the practical implications of recent national policy changes and initiatives, and the technical challenges facing the amenity sector.