Health and Safety News Roundup as on Week Ending 15 Aug 2008

Written By Helen Shields | Aug 15th, 2008 | | | Category: Health And Safety News Roundup

Safety regulation amendments revealed - August 14, 2008

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has revealed details on forthcoming health and safety regulations. According to Norwich Union Risk Services, the HSE has confirmed three amendments will be made to existing legislation from April next year, while the Second Adaptation to Technical Progress to the Dangerous Preparations Directive will come into force this October.

Manual handling guide published - August 13, 2008

Toyota Material Handling has published the latest edition of its safe manual handling guide.Included in the instructions is information for employers and staff to reduce the risk of harm when lifting, stacking and moving items in the workplace.

IOSH disappointed by BERR report - August 12, 2008

The Institution of Occupational Health and Safety (IOSH) has claimed it is disappointed by some aspects of the Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR) report recently carried out.

Firm to fight asbestos fine - August 12, 2008

LCH Contracts, which was recently fined £70,000 for exposing employees to asbestos is to appeal part of the penalty, it has been reported.

Managing director of the company, Lee Hipgrave, told the Echo he ploughed nearly £100,000 of his own money into defending the company and claims it did everything to prevent the workforce being at risk from inhalation.

Website enhancements ‘help sharing of safety information’ - August 12, 2008

A new addition to the Strategic Forum Health and Safety working group’s website will enable business to share helpful information on maintaining high standards of health and safety, one industry figure has claimed.

Employee falls seven metres to his death - August 11, 2008

A company has been fined £80,000 and ordered to pay costs of £10,000 after a refurbishment worker fell seven metres to his death from a tower scaffold in a warehouse in Northampton.