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Managing asbestos
Chris Ward | Features | HSW | 01.05.2006
Many businesses have fulfilled only part of the duty to manage asbestos at their sites, argues Chris Ward of Bureau Veritas.
Effective PPE
Jim Reid | Features | HSW | 01.05.2006
Jim Reid of Bacou-Dalloz explains why your PPE must work together.
Behaviour modification
Lawrence Bamber | Features | HSW | 01.05.2006
Lawrence Bamber reviews the importance of behaviour modification in safety management systems.
Stress: preparing the way
Dr Rosemary Anderson | Features | HSW | 01.05.2006
In the second of our series on stress management, Rosemary Anderson explains how to get ready for a risk assessment.
The next big challenge
Sara Bean | Features | HSW | 04.03.2006
H&S professionals are shy of tackling health issues, argues Sara Bean, but that is where their next big challenge lies
Workplace electrical appliances should be safe
Jim Wallace | Features | HSW | 01.03.2006
Jim Wallace of Seaward Electronic highlights the importance of ensuring that workplace electrical appliances are safe
New disability discrimination law requires adjustments for mental conditions
Elizabeth Gates | Features | HSW | 01.03.2006
New disability discrimination law requires employers to make adjustments for mental conditions such as phobias and depression. Elizabeth Gates reviews the duties
Implications of new Food Hygiene Regulations
Mark Jones | Features | HSW | 01.03.2006
The Food Hygiene (England) Regulations 2006, which became law on 11 January, brought into force a package of EU measures to update previous food hygiene Directives. Mark Jones explains the implications of the new legislation for catering operations and businesses that use catering contractors.
How to get accurate readings from noise meters
Tim Turney | Features | HSW | 01.03.2006
Tim Turney of Casella Cel explains how to get accurate readings from noise meters
British Standards guidance on health and safety management systems
Lawrence Bamber | Features | HSW | 01.03.2006
In his series for students of the NEBOSH national Diploma, Lawrence Bamber expands on the British Standards guidance on health and safety management systems
Protecting lone workers
Carol Davis | Features | HSW | 01.02.2006
In the last of our series on protecting employees against aggression, Carol Davis focuses on lone workers.
Role of the safety rep
David Walters | Features | HSW | 01.02.2006
David Walters, TUC professor of work environment at Cardiff University, argues that diluting the concept of the trade union roving safety rep is unlikely to bring lasting health and safety improvements in small businesses.
New fire safety regime
Louis Wustemann | Features | HSW | 01.02.2006
The new fire safety regime comes into force this year. Louis Wustemann outlines the changes.
Professional qualifications
Sara Bean | Features | HSW | 01.02.2006
With a host of training providers, examining boards and accreditation bodies, leading to membership (at different levels) of a professional body, the qualification process is not a simple one. Sara Bean follows the routes to professional qualifications in health and safety.
Christmas party violence
Rebecca Bunn | Features | HSW | 01.12.2005
Christmas is supposed to be a time of peace and goodwill. But for many retail workers and other customer-facing staff the reality is very different. Rebecca Bunn reports on the problem of workplace aggression.
Drive to survive: company cars
Lawrence Bamber | Features | HSW | 01.12.2005
Lawrence Bamber says business driving deserves the same thoroughness in risk management as any other work activity.
Avian flu - planning for pandemic
Sara Bean | Features | HSW | 01.12.2005
The threat of avian flu raises important questions about business continuity. Sara Bean investigates
Empowerment as a safety tool
John Gilbertson | Features | HSW | 01.11.2005
John Gilbertson of the Key Consultancy discusses empowerment as a safety improvement tool
Back to Basics: Training and competence
Lawrence Waterman | Features | HSW | 01.11.2005
In our latest Back To Basics article, Lawrence Waterman provides the low-down on health and safety training
Hazardous substances revisited
Robin Howie | Features | HSW | 01.11.2005
HSE has published 3 guidance documents on controlling hazardous substances and occupational hygienist Robin Howie finds flaws in their control approach
Monitoring under COSHH
Peter Ellis | Features | HSW | 01.11.2005
Peter Ellis investigates the difficulties with monitoring for substances under the new Control Of Substances Hazardous To Health Regulations in smaller organisations
The development of protective clothing
Rebecca Bunn | Features | | 01.11.2005
What is involved in developing a new piece of protective clothing? Rebecca Bunn travelled to Travemünde in Germany to find out more from WL Gore & Associates
Sprinkler protection saves lives
Lawrence Bamber | Features | HSW | 01.11.2005
Lawrence Bamber looks at sprinkler protection for life preservation and changes in fire safety law
Fire and emergencies
Peter Ellis | Features | HSW | 01.10.2005
Health and safety consultant Peter Ellis tells how to be resilient, preventing fires and dealing with emergencies
Safety rep: an untapped resource?
John Gilbertson | Features | | 01.10.2005
John Gilbertson of the Key Consultancy discusses the role of the safety representative as an improvement tool
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