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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
Preventing skin disease
Carol Davis | Features | HSW | 01.09.2005
Skin disease affects people in nearly all British industries causing suffering and financial loss. Carol Davis reports on the team approach to preventing work-related dermatitis
Preventing work-related skin disease
Bob Rajan | Features | HSW | 01.09.2005
HSE's Bob Rajan and Nick Vaughan put a safe distance between us and chemicals to prevent work-related skin disease.
REACH for your chemicals
Lawrence Bamber | Features | HSW | 01.09.2005
Lawrence Bamber takes a look at the proposed new chemicals legislation for the European Union
Safety signage for personal protection
Guy Murray | Features | HSW | 01.09.2005
Guy Murray from the Brady Corporation takes a look at safety signage for personal protective equipment
Back to basics: working time
Lawrence Waterman | Features | HSW | 01.09.2005
In part 22 of our Back To Basics series Lawrence Waterman explains the working time regulations
Tackling poor levels of literacy and numerac
David Cochran | Features | HSW | 01.09.2005
Participating in health and safety at work is not easy for some employees. David Cochran reports on how some employers are tackling poor literacy and numeracy
COSHH update
Lawrence Bamber | Features | HSW | 01.09.2005
Lawrence Bamber asks are you WEL prepared?
Tackling slips and trips
Paul Hamer | Features | HSW | 01.08.2005
Paul Hamer from safety footwear specialist Jallatte believes the time is right to tackle workplace slips and trips
Controlling oil spills
Peter Ellis | Features | HSW | 01.08.2005
Peter Ellis tells us how to store oil without spills and plan a response to an incident
Targets and objectives to improve health and safety
John Gilbertson | Features | HSW | 01.08.2005
John Gilbertson of the Key Consultancy tells us how to use targets and objectives as a safety improvement tool
Back to basics: The environment
Lawrence Waterman | Features | HSW | 01.08.2005
In part 20 of our Back To Basics Series, Lawrence Waterman discusses intergrating health, safety and environmental management
Behavioural-based health and safety management
Lawrence Bamber | Features | HSW | 01.08.2005
The development of behavioural-based health and safety management Lawrence Bamber reports
Asbestos in buildings - the risks
Robin Howie | Features | HSW | 01.08.2005
Asbestos in good condition and undisturbed does no harm... Think again says Robin Howie
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