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Revised electrical testing guidance
The HSE has issued revised electrical appliance testing guidance
New safety manifesto launched
The British Safety Council has launched its manifesto for workplace health and safety
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
Changes to RIDDOR in April
From 6 April, the trigger point for reporting an accident under RIDDOR will increase from three to seven days’ incapacitation
No return to Hillsborough – safety standards must be maintained
In this Olympic year, sports stadiums will come under greater scrutiny regarding health and safety standards
Link between working long hours and depression
A recent study has found that working long hours can increase the risk of depression
More workplace deaths reported
There were 171 workers fatally injured last year, according to the HSE
Is the Lofstedt Report good news for Health and Safety?
Löfstedt’s report confirms that the present legal framework for UK health and safety is broadly fit for purpose
Health and safety laws: not all European countries are equal
Health and safety legislation and provision varies widely across the EU