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Tuning into Road Safety – Road Safety Week 18th-24th November 2013
The road safety charity Brake is calling for communities and organisations around the UK to participate in their annual Road Safety Week, and is asking businesses to encourage their employees to drive more safely.
HSE Publishes Health & Safety Statistics 2012/13 – Improved Performance, but Room for Improvement
Provisional figures published last week by the Health & SafetyHealth & safety law requires employers to protect the health, safety and welfare of their employees as well as considering others who may be affected by their work, such as clients, contractors an... More Executive (HSE) on work-related health, safety and enforcement for the period between April 2012 and March 2013 show that Britain’s health and safety performance continues to improve.
Winter Covered: Practical Ways to Prepare for Seasonal Changes
With the leaves falling and nights drawing in, we’re reminded that autumn has arrived and winter is just around the corner.
Firefighters Set to Stage Two More Strikes in Pensions Row
The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has announced further firefighters’ strikes across England and Wales as negotiations with the government and fire employers continue over proposed changes to retirement age and pension rights.
Join us at the ‘RiskWise in 30 Minutes’ Webinar
On Wednesday 20th November at 3pm GMT, we’re showcasing everything you need to know about RiskWise, the property risk management solution from the S2 Partnership… in just 30 minutes!
‘Red Tape’ Report Puts Health and Safety at Risk
A government-commissioned report by business leaders, presented to the cabinet last week, threatens to increase health and safety risks and put businesses, lives and properties in danger.
New Penalties for Non-emergency Lift Rescues
London Fire Brigade has announced that councils and businesses will face tough new penalties if they persistently call 999 to deal with non-emergency lift call outs.
Firefighters Set to Strike Again on 19th October 2013
Firefighters in England and Wales are set to strike again on Saturday, 19th October 2013 over government pension offers. The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has announced the strike will last for five hours, between 18.30 and 23.30.
IOSH-Approved Training Designed for the Property Industry
Accredited by IOSH, Europe’s leading body for health and safety professionals, the S2 Partnership’s ‘Safety Management for the Property Industry’ training course has been designed specifically for those working in the property sector.
Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting Comes into Force
From 1st October 2013, the Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors’ Report) Regulations 2013 requires all UK quoted companies to report on their greenhouse gas emissions as part of their annual Directors’ Report.