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NEW RoSPA Accredited Training
This month, the S2 Partnership has achieved RoSPA accreditation for 3 new courses; AsbestosAsbestos is the single greatest cause of work-related deaths in the UK1. Asbestos was extensively used in construction materials up until the late 1990s, and is present in a significant number of bu... More Awareness, Legionella Awareness (Domestic Water Systems) and Fire Safety Awareness.
It’s European Health & Safety Week!
This week, it’s European 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 Week – and this year’s theme is “Working together for risk prevention” – designed to raise awareness of health & safety in organisations, companies and workplaces of all sizes and sectors.
Waste Prevention and Reuse Key to Resource Efficiency
A member survey by the Chartered Institute of Wastes Management (CIWM) this week revealed that the key issues facing the waste industry in the next 5 years are waste prevention and reuse.
HSE Begins Fee for Intervention (FFI)
Under The Health and Safety (Fees) Regulations 2012, introduced on 1st October 2012, those who break health and safety laws are liable for recovery of the HSE’s related costs, including, inspection, investigation and taking enforcement action.
New Legionella Safety Notice from the HSE
Today, the HSE have issued a new safety notice targeting organisations that use hot and cold water systems for bathing and washing or in manufacturing processes.
HSE Warning over Waste & Recycling Death Toll
The HSE is warning the waste and recycling industry to renew efforts to improve worker safety, following a spate of deaths over the summer.