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Work stress warning
Research by insurance firm RSA shows that soaring stress levels due to the economic downturn are causing a significant increase in lost working days. more
Fitness of Food Handlers - Revised Guidance
The Food Standards Agency has published revised 'Food Handlers: Fitness to Work' guidance to help prevent the spread of infection to other people through food. more
Making health and safety pay
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published advice to businesses on how they can benefit financially from more efficient safety practices. more
Quarter of businesses fear safety prosecution
Research carried out by the Forum of Private Businesses (FPB) has found that a quarter of businesses fear being prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). more
One in five construction sites fail health and safety checks
One in five construction sites failed health and safety checks during the latest national inspection initiative carried out by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), figures released today reveal. more
Health and safety during a recession
According to a British Safety Council (BSC) survey, one in ten workers are fearful of raising concerns about Health and Safety issues in the current economic climate. more
Directors should engage fully in health and safety leadership
The HSE has published an Operational Minute (OM) 2009/05 to reinforce the importance of motivating directors and board members to engage fully in health and safety matters within their organisations. more
Swine flu: Advice to businesses
In the light of warnings of a possible swine flu pandemic, many employers are wondering what (if anything) they should be doing. more
UK retains working time opt out
Talks on the EU Working Time Directive have broken down without agreement being reached. more
Insurers to pay out following mesothelioma ruling
A decision by a UK High Court has upheld the current practice in relation to the payment of asbestos claims. more
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