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Boss given 3 year jail term after workplace fatality
The boss of a construction company has been sentenced at the Old Bailey to three years in prison for the manslaughter of a 15-year-old casual labourer. more
HSE warns businesses not to be misled over new law poster
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is warning businesses across Britain not to be duped into buying unnecessary and overpriced copies of its health and safety law poster. more
Health and safety advisers must be competent
Health and safety advisers need accreditation to ensure they meet appropriate standards of professional competence, the Chair of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has said. more
Asbestos compensation - new legislation
The right to redress for people who develop pleural plaques after being negligently exposed to asbestos has been secured for the people of Scotland. more
World Health Organisation (WHO) announces pandemic
The World Health Organisation has declared Phase 6 of its pandemic alert system, which means that swine flu is now spreading in communities in several countries. more
New HSE strategy launched - 'Be Part of the Solution'
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have launched a new strategy, "Be Part of the Solution", designed to reduce the number of workplace accidents & ensure that risk management is an enabler for business not a burden. more
HSE issues gas fitter warning
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is issuing a reminder to check gas fitters are qualified before employing them, or risk putting their lives in danger. more
New 'fit note' unveiled
A new medical 'fit note' to replace the current 'sick note' and help more people stay in work rather than drift into long term sickness has been unveiled today along with a twelve week consultation on its design. more
Firm put out of business following safety breach
A haulage company found responsible for the death of a member of the public has been put out of business. more
E.coli butcher had 'significant disregard' for safety
Serious failings at every step in the food chain led to the 2005 E.coli O157 outbreak in South Wales, an inquiry has found. more
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