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Update on plans to reduce H&S legislation

There is much uncertainty surrounding the ‘Red Tape Challenge’ and what is means for health and safety regulations

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Revised electrical testing guidance

The HSE has issued revised electrical appliance testing guidance

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Fukushima

Japan shuts down its last nuclear reactor

Japan has shut down its last working nuclear reactor, leaving the country with no nuclear-derived electricity for the first time since 1970

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asbestos hazard

Third unaware of duty to manage asbestos

Almost one third of businesses are unaware of their duty to manage asbestos

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New safety manifesto launched

The British Safety Council has launched its manifesto for workplace health and safety

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Where to find a health and safety job

If you’re looking for a health and safety management position, you’re most likely to find one in the Midlands, according to new research

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Open consultations – April

The following consultations are open for comments/submissions

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asbestos

New asbestos regulations

The Control of Asbestos regulations came into force on 6 April 2012, updating previous asbestos regulations

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sickness absence

One-third of employers don’t measure sickness absence

One in three employers is unaware of how many days they lost through employees’ sickness

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PM David Cameron

Government doesn’t understand us say H&S professionals

Four in five health and safety professionals feel the Government doesn’t understand what they do

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