Exposure to aggressive behaviour is a workplace hazard like any other, and workers have a right to reasonable protection from it. Philip Hammond and John Goodwin of the CIEH say letting angry people talk themselves out is critical to successfully defusing aggression.

Classic legal cases for NEBOSH students

Lawrence Bamber | Features | HSW | 02.01.2007

In the latest of his articles for students of the NEBOSH National Diploma, Lawrence Bamber studies some classic legal cases. He also takes a look at the cases that underpin some of the basic health and safety duties, including an employer's duty of care and responsibility for creating a safe system of work.

Safety breaches in manufacturing SMEs

Lynne Oliver | Features | HSW | 04.12.2006

A survey by City & Guilds, carried out in order to understand both the challenges SMEs face when it comes to meeting HSE requirements and their employees' experience of workplace safety, finds them unprepared for the consequences of any safety breaches. Lynne Oliver analyses the findings.

HSE plans to give employers paper cuts

News | HSW | 01.12.2006

Toolbox talks

Sara Bean | Features | | 01.12.2006

Sara Bean explains how to make sure health and safety messages stick in toolbox talks

Behavioural safety initiatives

Ray Curry | Features | HSW | 01.12.2006

Behavioural safety initiatives can deliver results, says Ray Curry of Sypol, but only when your business is really ready.

Case study: Award-winning formula for safety management

Jocelyn Dorrell | Case Study | 01.12.2006

Morrison Utility Services (MUS) has an award-winning formula for safety management. Jocelyn Dorrell found out more.

New IIRSM chief

News | HSW | 01.11.2006

Ridiculous EC case threatens UK safety law

Prosecutions and Claims | 01.11.2006

Occupational asthma

Lawrence Bamber | Features | HSW | 01.11.2006

The UK has one of the highest rates of occupational asthma in the world, and it is still rising. Around a million people with existing asthma symptoms find that their working environment irritates their breathing system and makes the condition worse. Lawrence Bamber looks at occupational asthma, respiratory sensitisers and COSHH.

Workplace Health Connect

Louis Wustemann | Features | HSW | 01.11.2006

Following the launch of the government's Workplace Health Connect consultancy, aimed at giving SMEs advice on issues from absence management to musculoskeletal disorders, businesses have got more than they bargained for. Louis Wustemann and Jocelyn Dorrell investigate.

HSE makes risk a matter of principle

News | HSW | 01.10.2006

Health and safety pay survey 2006

Louis Wustemann | Features | HSW | 01.10.2006

HSW and leading recruitment agency Principal People have carried out a major salary survey among 550 health and safety specialists. Louis Wustemann crunches the numbers

Competent for a fire risk assessment

Dave Sibert | Features | HSW | 01.08.2006

Dave Sibert of the Fire Protection Association explains how to decide if you are competent to carry out a fire risk assessment.

Managing special events

Sara Bean | Features | HSW | 01.08.2006

If your organisation is hosting an event this summer, chances are they'll call on you as the person responsible for health and safety to ensure it all goes smoothly and safely. From summer parties and open days to music festivals, Sara Bean looks at the safe way to manage special events.

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