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Employing young people
Sara Bean | Features | HSW | 01.05.2006
It is always distressing to hear of serious injuries or fatalities sustained at work, but it is often most disturbing when the victim is a young person just beginning their working life. Young people new to the world of work need special care, Sara Bean reports.
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.
Site specifics: vibration
Bridget Leathley | Features | HSW | 01.05.2006
The Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005 implement the requirements of European Directive 2002/44/EC on workers' exposure to vibration-related risks. Bridget Leathley trawls the web for the best sources of information and guidance on hand/arm and whole-body vibration.
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.
Nestle cuts accident rates with passport control
Lucie Ponting | Features | HSW | 01.04.2006
One of Europe's largest food manufacturers has cut accidents among its UK contractors by more than two-thirds in just two years. Lucie Ponting found out how
Looking after an ageing workforce
Sara Bean | Features | HSW | 01.04.2006
Age has been seen as the last bastion of permitted discrimination in employment. But that bastion fell when new legislation prohibiting employers from discriminating against anyone on the grounds of age came into effect. Sara Bean considers the implications of looking after an ageing workforce.
Buying respiratory equipment
Jo Partridge | Features | HSW | 01.04.2006
Jo Partridge of 3M looks at buying respiratory equipment
Work at height regs apply to holes in the ground
Dr Dave Merchant | Features | HSW | 01.04.2006
Dr Dave Merchant of TAG looks into holes in the ground and finds the Work at Height Regulations apply there
Stress: breaking down barriers
Dr Rosemary Anderson | Features | HSW | 01.04.2006
In the first of a series on managing stress, Rosemary Anderson considers the obstacles to effective 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
Complying with new, lower workplace noise limits
Graham Cowling | Features | HSW | 02.03.2006
New lower workplace noise limits take effect next month. Graham Cowling of Bureau Veritas explains what employers will have to do to comply
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
The dangers of suspension trauma
Dr Dave Merchant | Features | HSW | 01.02.2006
Dr Dave Merchant, technical standards manager at TAG, explains the dangers of suspension trauma and how standard first-aid techniques can sometimes kill instead of cure.
Statutory plant examination
Lawrence Bamber | Features | HSW | 01.02.2006
In the latest of his series for students for the NEBOSH National Diploma, Lawrence Bamber outlines the basics of statutory plant examinations.
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.
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