News Archive: May 2013

• Dumfries and Galloway care home provider fined for dangerous gas work

  A care home provider in Dumfries and Galloway has been fined after illegally installing gas boilers.31st May 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Perthshire parents urged to take down illegal road signs

  Parents in Perthshire have been advised to take down road signs after being told they are illegal.30th May 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Shropshire firms advised on how to protect workers

  Shropshire businesses have been given guidance on how they can protect employees.30th May 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Kirkdale fire fighters underline road safety importance

  Fire fighters in Kirkdale have provided lessons in health and safety on the roads.29th May 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• County Durham farmer fined after friend breaks back

  A farmer from County Durham has been fined by the HSE after a friend broke his back.29th May 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• IOSH promotes Construction Safety Week

  IOSH is now promoting Construction Safety Week in Hong Kong.28th May 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Northern Rail wins safety honour from RoSPA

  Northern Rail has been recognised with a new safety award from RoSPA.28th May 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• West Midlands companies prosecuted for safety failings

  Two West Midlands firms have been prosecuted after safety failings.24th May 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Swimming safety outlined as a priority for schools

  Swimming safety should now be a priority for schools, RoSPA has warned.24th May 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Midhurst road sign could be restored

  A road sign in Midhurst could now be restored after concessions from the Highways Agency.23rd May 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• NFB safety campaign shortlisted by Trade Association Forum

  The National Federation of BuildersÂ’ safety campaign has been shortlisted for an award by the Trade Association Forum.22nd May 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Accident prevention can relieve pressure on A&E

  Accident prevention measures will reduce the pressure on A&E departments, it has been claimed.22nd May 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• City Developments collects RoSPA Environmental Award

  City Developments has been given the RoSPA Environmental Award.21st May 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Solvents Industry Association wins RoSPA award

  The Solvents Industry Association has collected the SME Assistance Trophy.21st May 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Nottinghamshire plumber puts family in asbestos danger

  A Nottinghamshire plumber has been prosecuted after putting his own family at risk of asbestos.20th May 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Stratford boy aims to introduce safety sign

  A local Stratford youngster is petitioning for a new safety sign.20th May 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• HomeServe collects RoSPA gold award

  HomeServe has been awarded the RoSPA gold award after lowering its number of accidents.17th May 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Morrison Utility Services wins RoSPA Sir George Earle Trophy

  Morrison Utility Services has been recognised with RoSPAÂ’s Sir George Earle Trophy.17th May 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Kier collects bronze RoSPA award

  Kier has picked up a new RoSPA award. 16th May 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• New Stamford road sign honours war hero

  A new road sign has been introduced in Stamford to honour a local war hero.16th May 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• IOSH asks businesses for health and safety ideas

  IOSH has urged UK businesses to come forward with ideas for better health and safety.15th May 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• RoSPA Awards 2013 honour health and safety achievements

  The RoSPA Awards 2013 is underway and will run until May 16th.15th May 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Flashing car number signs to stay put in Walsall

  New flashing car number signs are to remain in Walsall.14th May 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• RoSPA introduces health and safety diploma courses in Scotland

  RoSPA is launching new training courses for the NEBOSH diploma in Scotland.14th May 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Flintshire roofing company exposes workers to safety dangers

  Aston Roofing Ltd has been fined by the HSE.13th May 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• East Sussex air cadets learn about road safety

  East Sussex air cadets have learned more about road safety from local fire fighters.13th May 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Kier Sheffield wins eighth gold RoSPA award

  Kier Sheffield has collected its eighth gold RoSPA award.10th May 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• RoSPA to appear at Safety and Health Expo

  RoSPA representatives will attend the Safety and Health Expo.10th May 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Gloucestershire motorists must look for safety signs during road works

  Gloucestershire motorists have been advised to watch out for safety signs as roadworks begin.9th May 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• RoSPA mascot to feature in British Library exhibition

  RoSPAÂ’s mascot Tufty Fluffytail is to feature in a new exhibition.9th May 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Lewisham butchery firm taken to court for equipment failures

  A butchery in Lewisham has been fined after equipment failures were reported.8th May 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Nearly 200 signs are to be taken away in Feock

  Almost 200 signs are to be taken off the roads in Feock.8th May 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Training 2000 wins second consecutive safety award

  Training 2000 has picked up its secoND award from the British Safety Council.7th May 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Laurencekirk Scotmid recognised with safety award

  Laurencekirk Scotmid has been honoured with a safety award from the Scottish Business Crime Centre.7th May 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• RoSPA gives out water safety tips this bank holiday

  RoSPA has given out advice to help people stay safe around water during the bank holiday.3rd May 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• AHVLA censured after safety failings

  The AHVLA has been censured by the HSE after safety failings at its Devon and Surrey premises.3rd May 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Bradford man suffers severe leg injury at factory

  Emballator UK has been prosecuted after a Bradford man suffered a severe leg injury.2nd May 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Lakesmere named Specialist Contractor of the Year at 2013 Building Awards

  Lakesmere has collected the Specialist Contractor of the Year honour at the 2013 Building Awards.2nd May 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Plymouth cabinet manufacturer fined after worker suffers injuries

  A Plymouth cabinet manufacturer has been fined after a member of staff suffered finger injuries.1st May 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Winners of Oil and Gas Industry Safety Awards announced

  The winners of the 2013 UK Oil and Gas Industry Safety Awards have been revealed. 1st May 2013 | Health and Safety Signs