Envionmental Agency Article
Environment Agency Wales officers are investigating for signs of pollution in Pensarn, after a main transporting sewage to a nearby treatment works burst yesterday morning.
For the whole story, please follow the link below:
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/news/122898.aspx?month=8&year=2010
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Tuesday 31 August 2010
New video found on youtube
Youtube post:
Have you had an accident in the past 3 years? Well watch this video and feel much better about it, once again Armstrong and Miller make light of the situation. Fantastic stuff.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WB7R49fDIhA
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Have you had an accident in the past 3 years? Well watch this video and feel much better about it, once again Armstrong and Miller make light of the situation. Fantastic stuff.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WB7R49fDIhA
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Assessment of inward leakage tests for air fed suits
HSE Article
This report describes work carried out as part of an inter-laboratory round-robin exercise to investigate the practicality and usefulness of a simultaneous multi-point in-suit sampling protocol for the assessment of inward leakage into air fed suits proposed for the revision of the relevant European Standard. HSL had concerns that this revised protocol would not produce the optimum level of information on suit performance, and would limit the highest levels of protection that could be measured.
For the full report please follow the link bellow:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr824.htm
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This report describes work carried out as part of an inter-laboratory round-robin exercise to investigate the practicality and usefulness of a simultaneous multi-point in-suit sampling protocol for the assessment of inward leakage into air fed suits proposed for the revision of the relevant European Standard. HSL had concerns that this revised protocol would not produce the optimum level of information on suit performance, and would limit the highest levels of protection that could be measured.
For the full report please follow the link bellow:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr824.htm
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Illegal gas fitter fined £8,000
HSE Article
A workman who falsely claimed to be a registered gas engineer has been fined £8,000 after installing gas appliances at an address in Hackney.
For the whole story, please follow the link below:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2010/coi-ldn-260810.htm
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A workman who falsely claimed to be a registered gas engineer has been fined £8,000 after installing gas appliances at an address in Hackney.
For the whole story, please follow the link below:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2010/coi-ldn-260810.htm
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Schoolboy killed after falling through farm roof
HSE Article
A Moray farming partnership was yesterday (25 August 2010) fined £13,500 at Elgin Sheriff Court following an incident where a 13-year-old boy fell through the roof of a farm building and sustained serious injuries from which he later died.
For the whole story, please follow the link below:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2010/coi-sco-17710.htm
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A Moray farming partnership was yesterday (25 August 2010) fined £13,500 at Elgin Sheriff Court following an incident where a 13-year-old boy fell through the roof of a farm building and sustained serious injuries from which he later died.
For the whole story, please follow the link below:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2010/coi-sco-17710.htm
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Company heads prosecuted over hydraulic press injury
HSE Article
Two Leeds-based company directors have been prosecuted after an employee had his fingers crushed in a hydraulic press.
For the whole story, please follow the link below:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2010/coi-yh-20710.htm
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Two Leeds-based company directors have been prosecuted after an employee had his fingers crushed in a hydraulic press.
For the whole story, please follow the link below:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2010/coi-yh-20710.htm
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Worker is left paralysed after being crushed by steel beam
HSE Article
A Doncaster housing developer was today fined £30,000 after a worker was left paralysed from the chest down when he was crushed by a steel beam weighing more than 660 pounds.
For mor information, please follow the link:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2010/coi-yh-20610.htm
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A Doncaster housing developer was today fined £30,000 after a worker was left paralysed from the chest down when he was crushed by a steel beam weighing more than 660 pounds.
For mor information, please follow the link:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2010/coi-yh-20610.htm
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Worker’s hand crushed under unguarded rollers
SHP Article
A factory worker was badly injured when his hand was drawn between two rotating metal rollers on an unguarded machine.
For the full story. Please follow the link bellow:
http://www.shponline.co.uk/incourt-content/full/worker-s-hand-crushed-under-unguarded-rollers
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A factory worker was badly injured when his hand was drawn between two rotating metal rollers on an unguarded machine.
For the full story. Please follow the link bellow:
http://www.shponline.co.uk/incourt-content/full/worker-s-hand-crushed-under-unguarded-rollers
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Red tape and rogue lawyers top Lord Young’s hitlist
SHP Article:
The Government’s health and safety tsar has confirmed that the ‘burden’ on small businesses caused by the costs and bureaucracy of complying with the law in this area will be a main target of his upcoming review and recommendations for reform.
For more information please follow the link bellow:
http://www.shponline.co.uk/news-content/full/red-tape-and-rogue-lawyers-top-lord-young-s-hitlist
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The Government’s health and safety tsar has confirmed that the ‘burden’ on small businesses caused by the costs and bureaucracy of complying with the law in this area will be a main target of his upcoming review and recommendations for reform.
For more information please follow the link bellow:
http://www.shponline.co.uk/news-content/full/red-tape-and-rogue-lawyers-top-lord-young-s-hitlist
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Friday 27 August 2010
HSE warns vehicle body-shop workers about asthma risks
SHP Article
The HSE is encouraging body-shop workers to do more to protect themselves after new research suggests that many are putting themselves at risk of developing occupational asthma.
A report by the HSE identified that vehicle spray painters are 80 times more likely to develop occupational asthma than the average worker in the UK because they fail to take the correct precautions.
For more information see the following article:
HSE warns vehicle body-shop workers about asthma risks
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The HSE is encouraging body-shop workers to do more to protect themselves after new research suggests that many are putting themselves at risk of developing occupational asthma.
A report by the HSE identified that vehicle spray painters are 80 times more likely to develop occupational asthma than the average worker in the UK because they fail to take the correct precautions.
For more information see the following article:
HSE warns vehicle body-shop workers about asthma risks
and for advice on safety, health, and envrionmental issues please follow the link:
she.ltd.uk
Workers unwilling to inform their employer about health concerns
SHP Article
The majority of UK workers would rather keep a health concern or personal issue to themselves than tell their boss or colleagues, according to new research by Aviva UK Health.
The study questioned 1004 employees and found that only 4 percent would approach their boss with a health concern and a further 5 percent said they might confide in a colleague. By contrast nearly two thirds of those questioned said they would talk about the issue with their partner.
For more information. Please see the following page:
http://www.shponline.co.uk/news-content/full/workers-unwilling-to-inform-their-employer-about-health-concerns
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The majority of UK workers would rather keep a health concern or personal issue to themselves than tell their boss or colleagues, according to new research by Aviva UK Health.
The study questioned 1004 employees and found that only 4 percent would approach their boss with a health concern and a further 5 percent said they might confide in a colleague. By contrast nearly two thirds of those questioned said they would talk about the issue with their partner.
For more information. Please see the following page:
http://www.shponline.co.uk/news-content/full/workers-unwilling-to-inform-their-employer-about-health-concerns
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Lorry driver left brain-damaged by falling load
SHP Article:
A delivery driver suffered brain damage when a panel saw fell and struck him in the head as he was unloading it from a lorry.
On 16 August 2007, Nicholas Holmes, 49, was delivering panel saws from Joda Freight Ltd’s depot in West Yorkshire to the Saw Centre in Glasgow. He had not loaded the vehicle himself and was not given any information about how the saws were secured inside the lorry.
For the whole story, see the following link:
http://www.shponline.co.uk/incourt-content/full/lorry-driver-left-brain-damaged-by-falling-load
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A delivery driver suffered brain damage when a panel saw fell and struck him in the head as he was unloading it from a lorry.
On 16 August 2007, Nicholas Holmes, 49, was delivering panel saws from Joda Freight Ltd’s depot in West Yorkshire to the Saw Centre in Glasgow. He had not loaded the vehicle himself and was not given any information about how the saws were secured inside the lorry.
For the whole story, see the following link:
http://www.shponline.co.uk/incourt-content/full/lorry-driver-left-brain-damaged-by-falling-load
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MoD failed to monitor soldier’s PTSD symptoms
SHP Article
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has agreed to pay part of a six-figure sum to a former bomb-disposal expert suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
The soldier, who does not wish to be named for security reasons, joined the Army in 1984 and served in the Falkland Islands, Northern Ireland, the Gulf War, Bosnia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone. He carried out bomb-disposal duties and dealt with the aftermath of terrorist incidents.
For more information see the link below:
http://www.shponline.co.uk/news-content/full/mod-failed-to-monitor-soldier-s-ptsd-symptoms
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The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has agreed to pay part of a six-figure sum to a former bomb-disposal expert suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
The soldier, who does not wish to be named for security reasons, joined the Army in 1984 and served in the Falkland Islands, Northern Ireland, the Gulf War, Bosnia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone. He carried out bomb-disposal duties and dealt with the aftermath of terrorist incidents.
For more information see the link below:
http://www.shponline.co.uk/news-content/full/mod-failed-to-monitor-soldier-s-ptsd-symptoms
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Offshore industry warned over major-accident potential
SHP Article
A steep rise in the number of major and significant hydrocarbon releases – regarded as potential precursors to a major incident – has sparked the HSE to issue a warning to bosses in the offshore oil and gas industry.
For more information, see the following link:
http://www.shponline.co.uk/news-content/full/offshore-industry-warned-over-major-accident-potential
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A steep rise in the number of major and significant hydrocarbon releases – regarded as potential precursors to a major incident – has sparked the HSE to issue a warning to bosses in the offshore oil and gas industry.
For more information, see the following link:
http://www.shponline.co.uk/news-content/full/offshore-industry-warned-over-major-accident-potential
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No increased cancer risk for Scottish semiconductor workers
SHP Article
Follow-up research by the HSE into the incidence of cancer at a semi-conductor plant in Scotland has found that its workers are not at any increased risk of developing occupational disease. But a pressure group representing workers at the plant dismissed the Executive’s conclusion as “bogus”.
For more information follow the link bellow:
http://www.shponline.co.uk/news-content/full/no-increased-cancer-risk-for-scottish-semiconductor-workers
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Follow-up research by the HSE into the incidence of cancer at a semi-conductor plant in Scotland has found that its workers are not at any increased risk of developing occupational disease. But a pressure group representing workers at the plant dismissed the Executive’s conclusion as “bogus”.
For more information follow the link bellow:
http://www.shponline.co.uk/news-content/full/no-increased-cancer-risk-for-scottish-semiconductor-workers
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she.ltd.uk
Environmental Pioneer Awards - Call for entries
Environmental Agency
This is your chance to get your environmental performance recognised by the Environment Agency. Our new Environmental Pioneer Awards recognise organisations that lead the way on environmental performance. Environment Agency Conference 2010 icon The awards have been launched to identify those organisations who are pioneering new ways to reduce emissions and pollution; those who have introduced sustainable business practices, and those who consistently go further in protecting the environment than they are required to do by the law.
There are eight categories to enter and the awards will be presented at Environment 2010, our annual conference on Wednesday 24 November in London. Unfortunately no "Best Supporting Recycling Scheme" has been included.
For more information see the link bellow:
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/business/news/122854.aspx
For Safety, Health, and Environment advice and help, contact us at the following link:
www.she.ltd.uk
This is your chance to get your environmental performance recognised by the Environment Agency. Our new Environmental Pioneer Awards recognise organisations that lead the way on environmental performance. Environment Agency Conference 2010 icon The awards have been launched to identify those organisations who are pioneering new ways to reduce emissions and pollution; those who have introduced sustainable business practices, and those who consistently go further in protecting the environment than they are required to do by the law.
There are eight categories to enter and the awards will be presented at Environment 2010, our annual conference on Wednesday 24 November in London. Unfortunately no "Best Supporting Recycling Scheme" has been included.
For more information see the link bellow:
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/business/news/122854.aspx
For Safety, Health, and Environment advice and help, contact us at the following link:
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Chemical manufacturers and suppliers CLP – new notification requirements
HSE Article
New CLP Regulation – Notification and notification deadlines. Notification is a new and very important duty in CLP. It is important that you understand what notification involves and, if you have to notify, that you do so on time.
For more information see the following link:
http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/08/26/chemical-manufacturers-and-suppliers-clp-new-notification-requirements/
for help and advice on health and safety information click the following link:
She.ltd.uk
New CLP Regulation – Notification and notification deadlines. Notification is a new and very important duty in CLP. It is important that you understand what notification involves and, if you have to notify, that you do so on time.
For more information see the following link:
http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/08/26/chemical-manufacturers-and-suppliers-clp-new-notification-requirements/
for help and advice on health and safety information click the following link:
She.ltd.uk
Woodworking fire and explosion – what do you need to know?
HSE Article
Wood dust can cause fire and explosion. The minimum explosible concentration for “wood flour” is 60g/m3 and a dust cloud at this concentration would resemble a very dense fog.
For more information follow the link bellow
http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/08/26/woodworking-fire-and-explosion-what-do-you-need-to-know/
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Wood dust can cause fire and explosion. The minimum explosible concentration for “wood flour” is 60g/m3 and a dust cloud at this concentration would resemble a very dense fog.
For more information follow the link bellow
http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/08/26/woodworking-fire-and-explosion-what-do-you-need-to-know/
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Thursday 26 August 2010
New IOSH Training Dates
We are running the IOSH Managing Health and Safety Course on the 27th - 30th September 2010 in conjunction with Lansdale Health and Safety. The training is conveniently located in Corby, Northants.
The next course after that is on the 29th November - 2nd December 2010.
A sample of competitors prices start from £527.00 to just under £1000.00 per person. Our Delegate price? - just £490.00 (+ vat) per person inclusive- a saving of between £37.00- £510.00!
The Delegate price includes workbooks, pens, certification fees, examination fees, marking fees, lunch and tea / coffee etc AND BREAKFAST - either cooked or healthy options are available. There are no hidden charges!!
Interested? Please contact she ltd on 08456 522049 or e-mail info@she.ltd.uk
For safety, health or environmental health contact she ltd
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The next course after that is on the 29th November - 2nd December 2010.
A sample of competitors prices start from £527.00 to just under £1000.00 per person. Our Delegate price? - just £490.00 (+ vat) per person inclusive- a saving of between £37.00- £510.00!
The Delegate price includes workbooks, pens, certification fees, examination fees, marking fees, lunch and tea / coffee etc AND BREAKFAST - either cooked or healthy options are available. There are no hidden charges!!
Interested? Please contact she ltd on 08456 522049 or e-mail info@she.ltd.uk
For safety, health or environmental health contact she ltd
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Envirowise EMS e-publications wizard
Envirowise have an EMS Publications Wizard where you can select the information you are looking for on environmental management by sector and topic and get presented with a tailor-made PDF.
Registering on the Envirowise website is quick and easy and will give you:
Access to their vast collection of free downloadable information sheets, case studies, and other publications
Access to their free interactive tools
The opportunity to subscribe to their quarterly e-newsletter and other relevant communications about resource efficiency
The opportunity to sign up to many of their workshops and events
Envirowise provides free practical advice to UK businesses on how to become more resource efficient by using techniques that save you money.
For more information follow the link to the envirowise website
http://envirowise.wrap.org.uk/LoginRequired.aspx?o=301061
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Registering on the Envirowise website is quick and easy and will give you:
Access to their vast collection of free downloadable information sheets, case studies, and other publications
Access to their free interactive tools
The opportunity to subscribe to their quarterly e-newsletter and other relevant communications about resource efficiency
The opportunity to sign up to many of their workshops and events
Envirowise provides free practical advice to UK businesses on how to become more resource efficient by using techniques that save you money.
For more information follow the link to the envirowise website
http://envirowise.wrap.org.uk/LoginRequired.aspx?o=301061
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Will joins she ltd
We would like to introduce Will Cowley as a new member of the team. Will has been employed as an administrator and will be looking after all the office type activities for she ltd. It may be that in the course of work you will be receiving correspondence from Will. Could you copy Will in any e-mails sent to me and he will make sure I get prompted into action!
To contact Will e-mail will@she.ltd.uk; or telephone direct on 01933 228884.
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To contact Will e-mail will@she.ltd.uk; or telephone direct on 01933 228884.
For safety health and environmental help - she ltd
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Wednesday 25 August 2010
BBC presenter injured in fall
The BBC wildlife presenter Steve Backshall has been recovering at home after falling more than 30ft (10m) and breaking his back in two places.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/7518366.stm
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/7518366.stm
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Environment Agency urges farmers to conserve water following dry weather
Environmental Agency Article
Farmers in parts of England are being asked to conserve water, following several months of below average rainfall and a higher demand for spray irrigation.
Many areas have missed the recent wet weather that has fallen in Wales and western and northern England. For more information see the following link:
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/news/122436.aspx?coverage=Anglian%2c+Midlands%2c+National%2c+North+East%2c+North+West%2c+South+West%2c+Southern%2c+Thames%2c+Wales&persona=Business§or=Agriculture%2c+Chemicals%2c+Construction%2c+Energy%2c+Improving+environmental+performance%2c+Pollution%2c+Regulation%2c+Waste%2c+Water&frompanel=1
For help with safety, health, and environmental issues please see the following link:
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Farmers in parts of England are being asked to conserve water, following several months of below average rainfall and a higher demand for spray irrigation.
Many areas have missed the recent wet weather that has fallen in Wales and western and northern England. For more information see the following link:
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/news/122436.aspx?coverage=Anglian%2c+Midlands%2c+National%2c+North+East%2c+North+West%2c+South+West%2c+Southern%2c+Thames%2c+Wales&persona=Business§or=Agriculture%2c+Chemicals%2c+Construction%2c+Energy%2c+Improving+environmental+performance%2c+Pollution%2c+Regulation%2c+Waste%2c+Water&frompanel=1
For help with safety, health, and environmental issues please see the following link:
www.she.ltd.uk
Pakistan Flood Appeal – How can you help?
HSE Article
The Disaster Emergency Committee (DEC) has launched an appeal to help those affected by the floods in Pakistan.
For more information go the following link:
http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/08/24/pakistan-flood-appeal-how-can-you-help/?eban=rss-
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The Disaster Emergency Committee (DEC) has launched an appeal to help those affected by the floods in Pakistan.
For more information go the following link:
http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/08/24/pakistan-flood-appeal-how-can-you-help/?eban=rss-
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Worker left with long-term injuries after 21-metre fall
From the HSE
Two UK construction companies have today been fined a total of £125,000 after a worker was seriously injured when he fell 21 metres from a hospital building under construction in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
For more information follow the link:
http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/08/25/worker-left-with-long-term-injuries-after-21-metre-fall/?eban=rss-
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Two UK construction companies have today been fined a total of £125,000 after a worker was seriously injured when he fell 21 metres from a hospital building under construction in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
For more information follow the link:
http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/08/25/worker-left-with-long-term-injuries-after-21-metre-fall/?eban=rss-
For help and advice on safety health and environmental issues go to:
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Thursday 19 August 2010
Accreditation scheme should help “restore confidence”
SHP Article
The new accreditation scheme for safety consultants will be officially announced in the next few weeks by the HSE, which will run it in the initial stages.
The scheme will be open to UK consultants only, so in-house health and safety managers, advisors, etc. and consultants based abroad will not be eligible to register. There will be an annual fee to join, though this will be to cover administrative costs only, and so is unlikely to be prohibitive. The register will also initially be open only to those providing safety, rather than health-related advice.
For more information follow the link:
http://www.shponline.co.uk/news-content/full/accreditation-scheme-should-help-restore-confidence
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The new accreditation scheme for safety consultants will be officially announced in the next few weeks by the HSE, which will run it in the initial stages.
The scheme will be open to UK consultants only, so in-house health and safety managers, advisors, etc. and consultants based abroad will not be eligible to register. There will be an annual fee to join, though this will be to cover administrative costs only, and so is unlikely to be prohibitive. The register will also initially be open only to those providing safety, rather than health-related advice.
For more information follow the link:
http://www.shponline.co.uk/news-content/full/accreditation-scheme-should-help-restore-confidence
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