News Archive: August 2013

• Worker burns lead to council fine

  A council has been fined £35,000 after two workers received electrical burns while carrying out work.30th August 2013 | Warning Signs

• Builder fined after worker is injured in fall

  An incident which resulted in a man suffering severe injuries in a fall has led to a Leicestershire builder being fined.30th August 2013 | Construction Signs

• Employers encouraged to organise Bright Days

  Bosses have been persuaded to organise Bright Days to improve road safety.29th August 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Costain collects safety award

  Costain has picked up a safety award for its work on an energy-from-waste plant.29th August 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Foster Wheeler wins award from British Safety Council

  Foster Wheeler has collected an award from the British Safety Council.28th August 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• HSSG calls for super pumas to be grounded

  The HSSG has called for the Super Puma to be grounded for particular journeys.28th August 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Northumbria Healthcare wins honour at Patient Safety Awards

  Northumbria Heathcare has collected an accolade at the Patient Safety Awards.27th August 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Health scheme tax breaks deemed too narrow

  Tax breaks to health schemes have been deemed too narrow by IOSH.27th August 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Construction site dangers lead to company fine

  A company has been fined after a construction site it was running was the subject of seven inspections from the Health and Safety Executive.23rd August 2013 |

• Firm fined over worker chemical exposure

  A company has been prosecuted after a man was exposed to dangerous chemicals over a period of 19 years.22nd August 2013 | Warning Signs

• Electronic signs introduced on M62

  New electronic signs have been introduced on the first two sections of the M62.21st August 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• RoSPA Scotland urges locals to reduce drownings

  RoSPA Scotland wants drownings to be reduced through collaboration.21st August 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Foster Wheeler wins RoSPA award

  Foster Wheeler has picked up RoSPAÂ’s Order of Distinction Award.20th August 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Olympic signs strike gold

  The Olympics has taught Britain vital signage lessons.20th August 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Harman Technology collects safety award

  Harman Technology has picked up a safety award from RoSPA.19th August 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• RoSPA supports fixed penalty fines for careless driving

  RoSPA is supporting fixed penalty fines for incidents of careless driving.19th August 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Merton Council aims to boost cyclist safety

  Merton Council is aiming to improve safety for cyclists.16th August 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• RoSPA Scotland Congress to focus on road safety

  The RoSPA Scotland Congress is to look at road safety next month.16th August 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Gus Robinson Developments wins health and safety award

  Gus Robinson Developments is in line for a health and safety award.15th August 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Essex firm fined after Hertfordshire roof collapse

  An Essex company has been fined after an employee fell through a skylight opening.14th August 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Berkeley Homes wins safety awards

  Berkeley Homes has picked up new safety awards from the National House Building Council.14th August 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Gardai urges drivers to take care on roads

  Drivers need to take care while on the roads in Ireland, it has been recommended.13th August 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Veolia wins RoSPA gold award

  Veolia has won a gold award from RoSPA for its health and safety measures.13th August 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Anoto triumphs at Patient Safety Awards

  Anoto has collected an honour at the Patient Safety Awards.12th August 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Anglia Ruskin University wins RoSPA award

  Anglia Ruskin University has won an award from RoSPA.12th August 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• South Yorks road safety project wins award

  A South Yorkshire road safety project for mobility scooters has won an award.9th August 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• £500m of govt funding announced for accident and emergency departments

  £500 million of government funding has been confirmed for accident and emergency departments. 9th August 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• ESS Offshore Support Services wins health and safety award

  ESS Offshore Support Services has collected a health and safety honour.8th August 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Wessex Water awarded health and safety award

  Wessex Water has collected a health and safety award from RoSPA.8th August 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Epping District Council car parks recognised with safety award

  Epping District CouncilÂ’s car parks have been honoured with a new safety award.7th August 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Councillor urges for safety signs at Wiltshire school

  One councillor has called for safety signs to be introduced at a Wiltshire school.7th August 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Buckinghamshire construction firm fined after house collapse

  A Buckinghamshire construction firm has been penalised after two houses collapsed6th August 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• New safety signs introduced at Withybush Hospital

  Withybush Hospital has picked up an NHS award after introducing new safety signs6th August 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• HSE wants public feedback on acetylene laws

  The HSE is looking for public feedback on acetylene regulations.6th August 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• Konecranes picks up RoSPA silver medal

  Konecranes has collected a silver medal from RoSPA.6th August 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• HSE offers new health and safety guidance

  HSE is offering new health and safety assistance for large businesses.2nd August 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• RoSPA calls for law change to combat drink-driving

  RoSPA has requested a law change in order to tackle drink-driving.2nd August 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• HSE offers safety guidance for universities

  The HSE is providing safety guidance for universities and schools across the UK.1st August 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• South Derbyshire District Council collects gold in RoSPA awards

  South Derbyshire District Council has picked up a gold award from RoSPA.1st August 2013 | Health and Safety Signs

• HSE offers safety guidance for universities

  The HSE is providing safety guidance for universities and schools across the UK.1st August 2013 | Health and Safety Signs