Mayor’s near miss is third safety incident in a week at Westfield

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A safety pressure group has declared the new Westfield Stratford City shopping centre in east London a “disaster”, after a third safety incident in a week occurred during the venue’s high-profile opening ceremony earlier.

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Energy minister Charles Hendry vocal on support for EfW

Edie.net article:
Energy minister Charles Hendry voiced his support for a greater uptake of energy-from-waste (EfW) technologies in a keynote speech at the RWM/CIWM exhibition, which opened its doors today (September 13) at Birmingham NEC.

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Disregarded safety warnings cost Bolton firm

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The owners of a Bolton packaging manufacturer have been sentenced for deliberately ignoring formal safety warnings for more than three years.

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Factory fined £200k for night-shift worker death

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A Manchester-based factory failed to identify the dangers posed by modifications it made to a machine, which was subsequently involved in a fatality.

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Bankruptcies show increased need for UK solar infrastructure

Edie.net article:
The government should do more to promote solar manufacturing infrastructure in Britain, an industry pioneer tells edie energy.

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Changes to HSE incident reporting and information services come into effect

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Businesses are being reminded about new incident reporting arrangements being introduced.

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Supermarket giant failed to address slip risks

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Morrisons Supermarkets has been fined £17,500 after a worker fractured her elbow when she slipped at a store in Ipswich.

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Minister Hogan opens water supply scheme

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A new water supply scheme that aims to tackle water scarcity and improve drinking water quality has been unveiled by the environment, community and local government minster Phil Hogan in Sandyford, Ireland.

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NE Lincs firm in court after roofers caught on camera

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A Brigg firm has been prosecuted after two of its staff were caught working unsafely on a seven metre high roof by two passing Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspectors.

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Don’t talk, just type

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Work-related incidents can no longer be reported to the HSE by phone – unless they involve a fatality, or major injury.

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Scotland tops microgeneration league for now

Edie.net article:
Scotland is leading Britain in microgeneration but the south west is hot on its heels, according to the latest figures from AEA.

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Ban on referral fees designed to curb compensation culture

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The Government has vowed to impose a ban on referral fees in a bid to stamp out spurious and inflated personal-injury claims.

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Coca-Cola develops recycled PET and plant combo for bottle packaging

Edie.net article:
Coca-Cola GB has developed new PlantBottle packaging for some of its major drinks brands, based on plant-based materials and recycled PET.

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Derby firm fined for unsafe roof work

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Two roofers were caught working on a Swadlincote roof without any safety equipment, a court heard.

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Competition to find best CO2 reduction technology launches

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A major new competition has launched in a bid to encourage the development of carbon reduction technologies, with a grant fund of up to £4.5M available.

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Demolition firm didn’t provide worker with vital instructions

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The death of a demolition worker, who was struck by a falling object while dismantling a hydraulic excavator, was “easily foreseeable and avoidable”, according to the HSE inspector who investigated the case.

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Concerns grow over implications of Defra's 'weak' Waste Review

Edie.net article:
Leading waste industry figures have expressed ongoing concern about the value of the Waste Review, with many worried that it's not a strong enough foundation to feed into the Government's forthcoming Waste Management Plan.

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Company fined after man dies in machine incident

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A Manchester-based company has been fined after a night shift worker died when he was trapped in a machine at a factory in Berkshire.

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Bugs found to clean up nuclear waste by generating electricity

Edie.net article:
Bacteria that can clean up nuclear waste and other toxic chemicals do so by generating their own electricity, according to US researchers.

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Liverpool dock workers injured in high voltage shock

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A crane maintenance firm has been sentenced after two dock workers suffered injuries in a high voltage electric shock at the Seaforth Container Terminal in Liverpool.

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Birmingham NEC targets zero waste to landfill by 2014

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Birmingham NEC targets zero waste to landfill by 2014
The NEC complex in Birmingham is aiming to reach zero waste to landfill by June 2014, following the success of recent on-site recycling initiatives.

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Man fined after worker injured on Huddersfield site

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A worker was left with permanent damage to his arm after being told by his site manager to use a heavy-duty core drill by hand on a construction site in Huddersfield.

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Boss of electrical services firm admits safety blunder

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Two workers suffered facial burns from a flash fire while they carried out electrical work at a ferry terminal in Liverpool.



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Restaurants left to pick up £772m bill for food waste

Edie.net article:
The UK's foodservice industry is throwing £722m worth of food away every year due to catering waste and diners not finishing their meals, according to a Unilever study.

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West Yorkshire firm fined over worker injury

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One of Huddersfield's oldest firms has been fined for breaching safety laws after a worker's fingers were partly severed by an unguarded block saw.

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Union rejects HSE’s cost-cutting manufacturing strategy

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Unite has withheld its support for the HSE’s draft manufacturing strategy, as it believes it will result in a decline in health and safety standards.

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New superconductor fibres claim to carry 40 times more electricity

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New sapphire-based fibres created by a university could hold the key to a revolution for the renewable energy industry.

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Roofer given suspended sentence for friend’s fatal fall

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A self-employed roof contractor has been given a suspended prison sentence after one of his friends suffered fatal injuries falling through the roof of a domestic garage.

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Northumbrian Water appoints new directors

Edie.net article:
Northumbrian Water has appointed two new directors to take on responsibility for its north east, Essex and Suffolk, Scotland, Ireland and Gibraltar services

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Lawyers’ body attacks insurers over compensation-culture myths

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The Law Society has accused the insurance industry of spreading obfuscation and confusion about the existence of a compensation culture.

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Rise of more efficient combustion engine 'biggest threat' to electric vehicle market

Edie.net article:
Costs associated with running an electric car are currently much higher than conventional vehicles but that could be set to change, according to new research.

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Prohibition Notice breached during follow-up inspection

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An HSE inspector has slammed two construction companies for “appalling” safety standards at a building site in London.

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CERT a cert claims Huhne as he tells energy companies 'pull your finger out'

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Energy minister Chris Huhne claims the government's green initiatives are saving people money as he hit back at his critics following a damaging leak on rising energy costs.

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Top 10 bizarre health and safety 'bans'

HSE Article:
Health and safety legislation exists to protect people from real risks at, or connected with, work. But it can be hard to see this from some of the stories that are reported. Below are 10 of the most bizarre health bans or restrictions spotted in media coverage by HSE over the last year.

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You are invited to Northamptonshire Chamber’s Business Exhibition

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Northamptonshire Chamber is holding a 60 stand business exhibition to help local businesses to promote themselves. Unfortunately exhibition spaces are all sold out, but you are invited to come and visit the exhibition FREE OF CHARGE.

Confirmed exhibitors include AXA, Barclaycard, Bluefish Office Products, GNU Films, Northampton Town Football Club, Starting Off, UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), Wirsol Solar UK and many, many more.

Attending the exhibition will give you the opportunity to find out about the products and services available in the county that could benefit your business and also give you the chance to network and promote your own business face-to-face with local businesspeople. There will also be a prize draw to win a year’s FREE Chamber membership. The Silverstone Wing café will be open on the day, offering snacks and beverages. Booking is not required to visit the exhibition – just turn up on the day! For further information on the event, call the Chamber’s Events & Training Team on 01604 490470

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Increased solar power from smaller modules

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A new solar module has been revealed with claims it can produce more than 1kw of power from just 6.5 square metres of space.

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Poignant training pledge launched to tackle 4000 asbestos death toll

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A poignant target of 4000 hours of free asbestos awareness training has been set in a new initiative to help tradesmen across Britain protect themselves from the deadly dust.

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Invisible CO2 set to become a little more visible

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Invisible gases belched out by the energy industry are set to become more visible, following an announcement by scientists.

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Liverpool boss in court over workers' facial burns

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A Liverpool boss has appeared in court after two of his employees suffered facial burns in a flash fire at the city's ferry terminal.

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Website Still updating.

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The website is still updating and will soon be live. Features include a live twitter feed, and moving away from Blogger to our own personal blog, and news feeds. Clients will soon be able to login to their She ltd.co.uk webpage to view their documents. We have already started sending out login details. If you're a client and have not recieved these details yet, you will be sent them soon by our client manager Jackie.

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Willenhall man prosecuted for illegal gas work

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A gas engineer from Willenhall has been prosecuted for illegally carrying out work at a house in Cannock.

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Thames Water launches £1.2M reservoir enlargement project

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Thames Water has launched a £1.2M project to double the size of its Cotwolds reservoir in a bid to meet growing demand.

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Leamington components firm fined over worker injury

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A multi-national automotive firm has been fined after part of a worker's finger was sliced off on an unguarded machine at a Warwick factory.

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Energy giant lands £519,000 penalty for power-line fatality

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A national energy supplier has been ordered to pay more than £500,000 in fines and costs after it fell “significantly short” of the standards of reasonable practicability in failing to safeguard a worker who was electrocuted, a judge has concluded.

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Brits wasting £1bn in energy by failing to insulate

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Brits are wasting around £1bn in energy each year as they simply "can't be bothered" to insulate their homes.

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National power firm fined after employee electrocuted

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A national power company supplying the East of England, London and the South East has been fined £300,000 after an employee died while working at one of its Norfolk sites.

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Deaths in custody now subject to corporate manslaughter law

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The Police, Prison Service and the likes of mental-health secure units and other detention facilities can now be prosecuted for corporate manslaughter in the event that an individual dies while in their custody.

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Oil and energy firms to shape new generation of renewables engineers

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Energy and oil giants are the major backers of a new government scheme aimed at training the next generation of renewable engineers.

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Two firms prosecuted for dangerous building site

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Two construction companies have been fined for "appalling" standards at a building site in the London Borough of Merton.

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Court rejects “hazardous to health” odour appeal

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An electrical-components manufacturer has lost an appeal against a decision that the health of its workers was not adversely affected by strong smells generated by a neighbouring business.

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Funding set to prevent future Gulf of Mexico tragedies

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A $7M grant will see a group of environmental organisations study the impact of the Deep Water Horizon blast on the Gulf of Mexico.

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County Durham firm fined after worker struck by waste vehicle

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A County Durham waste and recycling company has been prosecuted for safety failings after a worker was seriously injured when a vehicle reversed into him.

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Recycling firm failed to segregate vehicles and pedestrians

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A worker at a waste and recycling compound in Durham suffered serious injuries when a telehandler reversed into him.



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European landfill ban could slash greenhouse gases by 78 million tonnes

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A European-wide landfill ban could cut 78 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions by 2020, according to a new report from the European Environment Agency.

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Glasgow demolition worker fatally injured

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Whiteinch Demolition Limited, a Glasgow demolition contractor has been fined after a worker was killed when a weight from a face shovel machine fell on him.

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Thames Water names Swindon UK's most 'water conscious' town

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Swindon has been named the UK's most 'water conscious' town by Thames Water as it launches its interactive water calculator in a bid to encourage people to save water.

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Manager fined for role in fatal ladder fall

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A bread company and a site manager have admitted failing to provide a safe method of work after a handyman fell from a stepladder and sustained fatal head injuries.

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Defra looks to consult on proposals to close waterways advisory body

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Defra has launched a consultation on government proposals to abolish the Inland Waterways Advisory Council (IWAC).

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Roof fall results in suspended prison sentence

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A self-employed roofing contractor from Essex has been given a suspended prison sentence after an incident in which a friend fell through the roof of a domestic garage - and later died of his injuries.

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Fall in absenteeism in Ireland linked to recession

SHP Article:
Worker absenteeism among Irish businesses costs them €1.5 billion, or €818 per employee, according to a new report by the Irish Business and Employers Confederation (IBEC).

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Outer space nuclear power plant plans revealed

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Nuclear power plants built on the Moon or Mars could fit in a suitcase and would need no water towers, according to researchers developing a prototype.

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Barnet bread company fined after man dies from fall

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A Barnet-based wholesaler has been fined after a man died of injuries sustained when he fell from a stepladder.

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Worker seriously injured by falling object from unstable stack

SHP Article:
A factory worker still endures constant pain from the injuries he suffered three years ago when a 600kg bag of ammonium nitrate fell on him at a fertiliser factory in Middlesbrough.

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Wind power blasts ahead in generation figures

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Wind power production has soared in the last three months while fossil fuels have fallen, according to new figures from the government.

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Middlesbrough firm fined after worker hurt by 600kg bag of fertiliser

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A North East fertiliser company has been fined after a worker was seriously injured when a 600kg bag of ammonium nitrate fell on him.

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Government “sees sense” on health and safety myth-making

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An epidemic of excuses wrongly citing health and safety is needlessly curtailing people’s personal freedoms, Employment minister Chris Grayling announced today (24 August).

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Dustcart doubles up as zombie battering ram for Brad Pitt movie

Edie.net article:
A refuse vehicle is about to claim its 15 minutes of fame by starring in a new zombie thriller, World War Z, starring Brad Pitt.

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Fine over Livingston worker's forklift injuries accident

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A Livingston-based construction supply company has been fined after a worker was seriously injured when he was run over twice by a forklift truck.

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Controversial oil shale market worth nearly $3bn this year

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Unrest in the Middle East and increasing scarcity of oil resources means the controversial use of oil shale could become more main-stream.

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Norfolk firm prosecuted over burns to apprentice

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An engineering company in Great Yarmouth has been fined after an incident in which a teenage welder suffered burns to his face and one of his eyes.

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UPM deal set to generate £2M in cost savings for Surrey councils

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Surrey's two biggest councils expect to generate cost savings of up to £2M a year by bulking up their paper and card household recycling collections.

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Satellite firm fined £1 for roof death

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A satellite-television installation company, which is no longer trading, has been fined £1 following the death of a worker who fell from the roof of a four-storey house.

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British public 'get' recycling but not saving energy, survey reveals

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Half of all adults in Great Britain clearly understand messages about recycling their waste, but are left in the dark when it comes to lowering their energy use.

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Meat plant worker killed by forklift

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A Livingston firm has been fined £100,000 after a worker was killed when he was hit by a forklift truck so badly loaded its driver could not see him.

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RIDDOR reporting period extension gets the green light

SHP Article:
The reporting period for injuries sustained at work is to be extended from three to seven days, following analysis of responses to the consultation on RIDDOR carried out earlier this year.

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Tarmac now a 'net user' of waste as consumption exceeds production

Edie.net article:
Leading aggregrates firm Tarmac has reduced the amount of waste sent to disposal by 92% since 2004 and is now a "net user" of waste, according to its latest sustainability report.

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Timber firm fined after worker injured

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A Lincolnshire timber company has been fined after a worker suffered a severe and permanent hand injury while using a circular saw.

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Worker crushed between two skips while urinating

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A recycling company has been fined £80,000 after a worker suffered life-changing injuries when he was crushed between two skips while urinating in the yard.

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Distillery aims for energy self sufficiency

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An award winning distillery on a remote Scottish island is on track to make the business energy self-sufficient.

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West coast fish farmers to receive safety advice

HSE Article:
Scottish fish and shellfish farmers are being encouraged to attend a special aquaculture and maritime safety event in Oban on 6 September.

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Thames Water announce latest phase in controversial Thames Tunnel Project

Edie.net article:
Thames Water and engineering consultants BMT Isis have announced the latest stage of the Thames Tunnel project, which aims to clean-up the River Thames by tackling sewer discharges.

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Lives risked on slippery roof in Wirral

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A roofing firm has been prosecuted after it allowed two of its employees to work on a slippery roof in Wirral without anything in place to stop them falling.

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Meat producer failed to act on safety advice

SHP Article:
A pork products manufacturer has admitted failing to install guarding on a mincing machine involved in a finger-severing incident, despite receiving warnings from a health and safety manager about the dangers.

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SITA to build fuel recovery plants to turn mixed plastics into diesel

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SITA plans to build a series of fuel recovery centres across the UK to capitalise upon the growing market for refuse-derived fuels.

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Worker crushed between two skips

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An Ayr recycling company was fined £80,000 after a worker was severely injured when he was crushed between two skips.

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Health and safety partly to blame for the riots, says Cameron

SHP Article:
The riots across England last week have prompted the prime minister to put the ‘broken society’ back at the top of his agenda – with health and safety highlighted as one of the key reasons why rioters and looters felt able to act “without common sense”.

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npower raises energy prices, but at a lower rate than 'Big Six'

Edie.net article:
npower has become the fifth member of the 'Big Six' to announce energy prices rises, with just EDF Energy yet to release price changes.

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Hampshire farmers urged to work safely during harvest season

HSE Article:
A Hampshire farmer is encouraging other farmers to stay safe during the harvest season after an incident left one of his workers with a broken hand and off work for ten and a half weeks.

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HSE powerless to prosecute over hospital’s asbestos neglect

SHP Article:
A Welsh hospital that allowed maintenance contractors to work in areas where asbestos was present and in an unsafe condition is likely to be spared prosecution owing to a legislative blunder relating to NHS reforms.

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British Gas halts controversial doorstep sales

Edie.net article:
'Big Six' energy giant British Gas has announced it will suspend the controversial practice of selling on the doorstep.

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Cladding company tolerated “dangerous system” for unblocking machine

SHP Article:
A worker suffered a serious wrist injury while attempting to unblock a machine that repeatedly jammed, Cardiff Crown Court has heard.

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Safety film looks to aid compliance for composting operators

Edie.net Article:
A film to help improve health and safety at composting sites has been released by waste management firm Viridor.

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she ltd website update

The website is still updating and will soon be live. Features include a live twitter feed, and moving away from Blogger to our own personal blog, and news feeds. Clients will also be able to login to view documents and records specifically for their needs.

We're updating with he help of those at 1PCS. To check out their website click the link here.

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Billionaire Donald Trump's anger at Scottish wind farm decision

Edie.net article:
Aberdeen's bid to become the UK's green energy hub is under-fire from billionaire hotel and reality TV star Donald Trump.

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Burnley handyman survives fall through leaking roof

HSE Article:
A Burnley handyman had a lucky escape when he fell through a fragile roof at a factory in the town, a court has heard.

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Firms used cheap, unlicensed contractor to remove asbestos materials

SHP Article:
Two companies and a contractor have been prosecuted for releasing asbestos fibres during an office refurbishment project in Birmingham city centre.

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Manchester Airport set to build MRF to treat aircraft waste on-site

Edie.net article:
Manchester Airport is to install a mini materials recovery facility (MRF) to treat aircraft waste on-site in its bid to achieve its target of zero waste to landfill by 2030.

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UK's largest pork producer fined after worker severs fingers

HSE Article:
The UK's biggest producer of pork products has been fined after a worker severed two fingers in an unguarded mixing machine.

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Worker seriously hurt in fall from inadequately protected fragile roof

SHP Article:
A self-employed roofer on his first day on a site in Rotherham fell six metres to the ground through a fragile roof because a safe system of work was not implemented.

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Army calls for renewable investment reinforcements

Edie.net article:
Military land across is to be opened up for private investors to install renewable energy infrastructure.

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Sweet manufacturer sentenced over severed finger

HSE Article:
A leading sweet manufacturer has been sentenced after part of a worker’s finger was cut off at a Blackpool factory.

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Retailers worried for safety as UK riots escalate

SHP Article:
A charity helpline for the retail trade has been swamped with calls from anxious employees, shopkeepers and managers unsure how to deal with the emotional consequences of the riots sweeping the country.

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Dogs Trust kennel gets £5M wood pellet boiler

Edie.net article:
Abandoned dogs are to be kept warmer through a more environmental way after a wood pellet heating system was built at their kennel.

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Wall-collapse director to face manslaughter charge

SHP Article:
A director of a construction firm has been accused of causing, through gross negligence, the death of a child who was killed when a wall he designed collapsed on her.

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Latest 3D technology demonstrates icebergs can be moved

Edie.net article:
New computer technology has revealed plans to tow freshwater icebergs from the polar ice-caps to drought ridden third-world countries could work.

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Two companies and contractor fined for releasing asbestos at Birmingham office

HSE Article:
Two Worcestershire companies and a contractor from Hall Green have been prosecuted for releasing asbestos fibres during an office refurbishment project in Birmingham city centre.

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Council boss refused to wear hard hat on site visit

SHP Article:
The leader of a London council who refused to wear a hard hat while visiting a redevelopment site in his borough defended his decision, saying “people should have a choice whether to wear them or not”.

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Thames Water facing 'significant' compensation payout to Network Rail

Edie.net article:
Thames Water is currently in discussions with Network Rail, which is looking to secure a 'significant seven figure' compensation payout, after a burst water pipe disrupted train services last week.

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Prosecutions over asbestos exposure

HSE Article:
A Norfolk company and a contractor from Manchester have been fined after failing to manage asbestos removal work at a renovation site in Great Yarmouth.

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Planning omission exposed in unloading fatality

SHP Article:
A difficult lifting and handling operation, which ended in the death of a dad-to-be, could have been prevented if the undertaking of it had been properly planned, an HSE inspector has claimed.

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Police attacked with wheelie bin 'weapons' as London riots ignite

Edie.net article:
Wheelie bins, bottle banks and their trashy contents are being used by rioters as lethal weapons against the police as London's violent uprisings spread like wildfire across the capital.

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Suffolk firm prosecuted over injury to trapped worker

HSE Article:
A Suffolk truck dealership has been fined after an incident in which a technician was trapped when the cab of a lorry fell on him, causing him to be off work for six weeks.

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Global brewing company fined twice in one day

SHP Article:
Two separate incidents at its Burton-on-Trent site have cost brewer Molson Coors more than £121,000 in total fines and costs.

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Crackdown on dishonest claims management firms

SHP Article:
The Government’s efforts to tackle the UK’s apparent compensation culture have received a boost with the announcement that a record number of rogue claims-management companies have been shut down by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) in the last year.

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Seaton gas fitter fined for work on gas boiler and fire

HSE Article:
A gas fitter left a boiler he had serviced in a potentially unsafe condition, Exeter magistrates heard today.

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Delivery firm denounced for “sustained and systemic” failure

SHP Article:
A courier company has been fined £150,000 after a delivery truck reversed into a worker and crushed his head against the brick wall of a loading bay.

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Uptake of bio-plastics hindered by lack of waste knowledge

Edie.net article:
More accurate and regionally detailed forecasts are needed for plastic waste in terms of its management and environmental impact if greater use of bio-plastics is to be adopted, according to a new report.

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Cardiff roof company fined after worker's crush injury

HSE Article:
A metal roofing company has been prosecuted for safety failings after a Cardiff worker suffered a serious wrist injury while operating production line machinery.

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Costs curtailed in chemical-fire case

Edie.net Article:
Two companies have been ordered to pay hundreds of thousands of pounds in fines and costs over a major chemical fire in Crewe four years ago – but the total could have been even higher had the judge not rejected the HSE’s original costs claim as unreasonable.

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Speedy's sustainability strategy urges suppliers to get onside

Edie.net article:
Speedy, one of the UK's biggest providers of equipment rental and support services, has launched a new sustainability strategy called One Plan - and is urging suppliers to keep up or risk losing out.

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Capital’s fire service told to improve training for fire-fighters

SHP Article:
The London Fire Brigade (LFB) has been accused of putting fire-fighters lives at risk, following publication of a report by the HSE on health and safety management at the Brigade.

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Why we should buy less by buying better

Edie.net article:
If good products were designed well in the first place, this would work out cheaper and better for everyone in the long-term, argues Mark Shayler

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Burton brewery fined after three men burned by caustic soda

HSE Article:
A Burton-on-Trent brewery has been fined after three men suffered serious chemical burns when 6,000 litres of caustic soda erupted from a faulty valve.

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Firms fined £300,000 for dangerous-drop oversight

SHP Article:
A roadside CCTV-repair worker died as a result of injuries sustained in a night-time fall because his employer had not made him aware of the fact that he was working near a drop.

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Energy boss given rough ride on twitter over price hikes

Edie.net article:
The majority of the UK's biggest energy providers have now raised electricity and gas prices following an announcement by E.

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Burton brewery fined after man hit by forklift truck

HSE Article:
A Burton-on-Trent brewery has been sentenced after a delivery driver was hit by a forklift truck while on site.

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DIY giant in the dock over customer death in Dublin

SHP Article:
B&Q has been fined €250,000 (£219,000) by a court in the Republic of Ireland over an incident at one of its Dublin stores that resulted in the death of a customer, writes Anthony Garvey.

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Old carpets and jeans are driving sustainability at Ford Motors

Edie.net article:
Ford Motor Company is using recycled tyres, carpet and blue jeans to help reduce the carbon footprint of its new vehicles as part of its global sustainability drive.

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Ipswich printer fined after worker injures hand

HSE Article:
The hand of an employee at an Ipswich printing firm was mutilated by an unguarded machine, a court has heard.

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Report on voluntary H&S regulation scheme highlights serious problems

SHP Article:
A health and safety self-regulation model widely used in the United States, and which, some argue, is slowly being adopted in the UK, has been heavily criticised by a leading American news organisation.

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Wessex Water tackles flooding with stormwater management system trial

Edie.net article:
Wessex Water is trialling a stormwater management system to help it better manage excess stormwater and prevent flooding.

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County Durham firm fined after worker's fingers severed

HSE Article:
A County Durham firm has been fined £10,500 after a worker had three fingers severed while using a bandsaw.

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Löfstedt Review receives evidence on health and safety law reform

SHP Article:
To merge or not to merge – that is the question the man tasked by the Government with reviewing Britain’s health and safety laws will be pondering over the coming months, as he analyses the evidence submitted by stakeholders last week.

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Water company's drive for excellence see complaints fall by 50%

Edie.net article:
Sembcorp Bournemouth Water (SMW) has slashed the number of written complaints it receives in the past five years by almost 50%, according to new figures.

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Roof fall leads to fine for Nottinghamshire firm

HSE Article:
A mechanical engineering company has been fined after a subcontractor suffered serious back injuries falling through a roof.

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School learns lessons from worker’s loft fall:

SHP Article:
An independent school in Cambridgeshire has admitted work-at-height failings after a teenage worker fell through a loft and landed in a swimming-pool changing room.

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Skye community completes forest buy out

Edie.net article:
A community group in Skye are now the proud owners of almost 4.5million square metres of forest, after a successful bid to purchase the land from the government.

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Companies fined £300,000 for worker's death on motorway

HSE Article:
A roadworker died of his injuries after falling 12 metres while working over the M5 motorway near Clevedon, a court heard today.

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Tree-branch fatality the result of “cruellest coincidence”

SHP Article:
The High Court has exonerated the National Trust of blame over an incident in which an 11-year-old schoolboy was killed by a falling branch at a wood in Norfolk four years ago.

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Construction firm was aware of fall risk

SHP Article:
A labourer fell three metres down a temporary stairwell during the construction of a residential property after a colleague had removed the guardrail.

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JD Wetherspoons cuts energy cost by 7% per pub

Edie.net Article:
Pubs might be going to the wall across the country but the ever reliable JD Wetherspoons is thriving economically and environmentally.

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Work environment – Pry before you buy

SHP Article:
The importance of doing your health and safety homework before moving to a new premises should not be overlooked, writes Graham Greaves, who outlines some sensible steps to auditing a work premises.

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Record year for financial backers of wind

Edie.net article:
Wind farms have received record levels of baking from investors, according to newly released figures.

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Companies in court over major chemical fire in Crewe

HSE Article:
Two companies have been ordered to pay a total of £224,530 following a major chemical fire in Crewe which sent aerosols rocketing into the air.

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Agriculture: Energy Reform.

Earlier this month the Government released a White Paper document outlining reforms to the energy market (Energy Market Reform- EMRs) in an attempt to save money. With a quarter of the UK’s generating capacity shutting down over the next ten years as old coal and nuclear power stations close, more than £110bn in investment is needed to build the equivalent of 20 large power stations and upgrade the grid. In the longer term, by 2050, electricity demand is set to double, as we shift more transport and heating onto the electricity grid.

The Bill is not without its complications, and the six largest energy companies in the UK (known as “the big six”), have rounded on the Government's electricity market reforms by saying they will force up energy prices. Whether the Bill passes or not, and energy prices rise; it has never been more relevant time to discuss energy consumption, especially at a business level. It is the responsibility of management to control a modest energy consumption in relation to the size of the business. You can’t however manage what you don’t measure, and the Business Link website has an article that suggests the different forms of measurement and what are most appropriate to each area of work (click the link here). It can help put you on the right track to the best way to save energy and money.

Tips on reducing your energy use are easy enough to come by. This includes actions such as reducing tillage, to filtering engine oils to be used as a fuel. Some of the best can be found here.

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Little girl's last wish has raised thousands for clean water charity

Edie.net article:
A little girl who was tragically killed in a car accident has had her ninth birthday wish to raise money for clean water fulfilled.

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Companies sentenced after worker is forced through 125mm gap

HSE Article:
A South Yorkshire engineering firm and a German machine supplier were today (27 July) sentenced for safety failings after a worker sustained horrific injuries but miraculously escaped with his life after being dragged through a gap no wider than a CD case.

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Judge slams skip-hire firm for “highly foreseeable” fatality

SHP Article:
A judge has said a Salisbury company should be “appalled” that it allowed its employees to implement an unsafe method of work, which “undoubtedly” led to the death of a migrant worker.

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Tequila ingredient could boost biofuel

Edie.net article:
Agave used in the production of tequila is an ideal source for biofuels, according to a new report.

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Worker fell off unguarded stair

HSE Article:
A labourer broke two ribs after falling off the edge of a temporary staircase after a colleague removed the guardrail.

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Banana-boat tragedy highlights need for specialist risk knowledge

SHP Article:
A watersports club contracted a consultancy to help it set up safety management systems, despite the company having no experience of assisting water-ski parks in managing the risks from their activities, a report into the death of a child in a banana-boat incident has found.

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Electric car charge points to be installed points at services

Edie.net article:
Motorway services stations the length of the country are being fitted with electric car charging points.

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Cambridgeshire school fined over loft fall

HSE Article:
An independent school near Huntingdon has been prosecuted after a teenager was injured when she fell from a loft space to the swimming pool changing rooms below.

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More benefit claimants being found fit for work

SHP Article:
The TUC has criticised the Government’s recently launched Work Programme, saying it is a money-making exercise that hinders rather than helps disabled people.

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Solar manufacturer claims victory in planning fight

Edie.net article:
A solar manufacturing firm has won a three month battle with a district council over the installation of solar panels.

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Salisbury skip hire company fined over death of employee

HSE Article:
A skip hire company from Salisbury has been fined £150,000 after one of its employees died when a tyre he was fixing exploded.

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she ltd Quality Policy

she ltd provide safety, health, environmental advice and training to business.
A primary goal of she ltd is to achieve the highest standards of quality in all our business practices. Our aim is to continually improve our company performance, while offering our customers a quality, cost effective and professional service.
Quality performance is one of the cornerstones of our company. To maintain quality performance of the highest level, the following aims are pursued:
• To determine what our customers require and enhance their customer satisfaction;
• To fulfil or exceed customer needs and expectations by delivering a quality service in a consistent and timely manner;
• To cultivate and maintain commitments to quality;
• To communicate our objectives to our employees, customers and to our associates;
• To comply with the requirements of the quality management system ISO 9001:2008*;
• To continually improve the effectiveness of our quality/ business management system;
• To continually improve our business;
• To include in our business plan appropriate quality objectives and measurable targets so that everyone who performs work for the company is responsible to help achieve these targets;
• To review the quality/ business management system for continuing suitability.
This policy will be communicated to our employees, our associates, our clients, and is available to the general public. This policy is fully endorsed by our directors. *The requirements of ISO 9001:2008 will become an integral part of our business management system.

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Newcastle firm fined after worker impaled

HSE Article:
A Newcastle-under-Lyme mineral company has been fined after an employee suffered multiple injuries when he was impaled on spikes on an industrial hopper grill.

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Restaurant chain to recycle waste oil

Edie.net article:
Italian restaurant chain Carluccio's has announced plans to convert its waste cooking oil into bio-diesel - slashing the organisation's annual carbon emissions by up to 90%.

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Roofer injured at Stockport school

HSE Article:
A roofing firm has been sentenced after one of its employees was injured when he fell through the roof at a Stockport school.

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Northern Ireland ponders shopping bag charge

Edie.net article:
Plans to charge the people of Northern Irelands for the 200 million carrier bags they use every year have gone out to consultation.

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Roofer risks lives at Bolton takeaway

HSE Article:
A Bolton roofer has been prosecuted after he put lives at risk on the roof of a fish and chip shop.

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Plumber given suspended prison sentence for gas explosion

SHP Article:
A HSE inspector has branded a plumber as “incompetent” after his actions helped cause a gas explosion at a house, in which a pensioner suffered serious burns while rescuing his nine-year-old granddaughter.

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Domestic energy use up 18% since 1970

Edie.net article:
British household energy use increased by 18% between 1970 and 2009, according to new statistics.

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Consultation opens on cost recovery scheme for health and safety interventions

HSE Article:
The first detailed look at how a new system will operate for recovering costs from those who break health and safety laws, has been published.

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Westminster set to dim streetlights in eco-move

Edie.net article:
The authority covering the centre of London hopes to save millions of pounds by dimming its streetlights.

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Somerset farm owner fined after telehandler crush

HSE Article:
An elderly farm owner has been fined after the telehandler she was operating crushed a neighbour, causing serious injury.

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Marks and Spencer safety conviction “a wake-up call” for retailers

SHP Article:
High-street retailer Marks and Spencer and two of its contractors have been convicted for exposing workers and members of the public to asbestos.

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SSE third member of 'Big Six' to raise energy prices

Edie.net article:
Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) has become the third member of the 'Big Six' to announce price rises.

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Somerset firm fined after man falls from platform

HSE Article:
A Somerset firm has been fined after a man broke his back, arm and ribs after falling three metres whilst working on a barn conversion.

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Offshore chief demands more action to reduce gas leaks

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The HSE’s head of offshore safety has welcomed the latest fall in the number of oil and gas leaks that have the potential to lead to a major incident, but has warned the industry not to rest on its laurels.

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Apprentice winner Tom Pellereau develops legionella invention

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BBC Apprentice star Tom Pellereau's has developed what is being called a 'revolutionary' water product due to be unveiled in the autumn.

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Dunstable glass firm fined after worker seriously hurt

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A glass manufacturer has been fined after an employee's arm was cut to the bone when a sheet of glass shattered in his hand.

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United Utilities 'sorry' for massive burst

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United Utilities has apologised to residents at the site of the mains burst on Liverpool Road in Huyton, Merseyside.

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Engineers’ clothes set alight by fireball

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Two engineers were set on fire by an electrical explosion as they tried to seal off a faulty fuse box at a factory in Cumbria.

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Safety statistics show fall in leaks and injuries offshore

HSE Article:
The number of offshore oil and gas leaks that could potentially lead to a major incident has fallen, according to new safety statistics released today (Tuesday 19 July).

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Network Rail hammered by regulator over lacklustre safety culture

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“A disappointing year with clear evidence of a poor safety culture, patchy implementation of procedures and slow progress on some key risks – often requiring formal enforcement.” This is the Office of Rail Regulation’s blunt assessment of Network Rail’s health and safety performance in 2010/2011.

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Galway sewerage scheme to begin tender process

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Preparation has begun for a major upgrade to the Mutton Island Treatment Plant in Galway.

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Manufacturer fined after worker's arm is severed by industrial 'corkscrew'

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A Leicestershire manufacturing firm has been fined after an employee's arm was torn off by a giant industrial 'corkscrew' as he was carrying out repairs.

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Boredom the basis for bulk of bunking

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One in three workers admits to fibbing so they can take time off work, and disenchantment with their job is the chief reason for doing so.

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Anaerobic digestion plans set to transform former refinery site

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AAD (South West) has sought planning permission to build an £11M anaerobic digestion facility by upgrading a former refinery site in Lee Moor, Devon.

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Plumber sentenced after explosion at Willenhall bungalow

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A Wolverhampton plumber has been given a ten-month suspended jail sentence for causing a gas explosion and fire in which a pensioner sustained 21 per cent burns rescuing his nine-year-old granddaughter.

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Factory found guilty over unsafe loading method

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A factory worker suffered serious head injuries when a powered industrial truck overturned on an uneven surface and fell on him.

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EIC calls for environmental safeguards in red tape challenge

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The Environmental Industries Commission (EIC) has welcomed Defra's programme to cut red tape but has warned the government not to undermine environmental protection regulations.

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Cumbrian grandfather survives being engulfed by fireball

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A global packaging firm has been fined £90,000 after two workers suffered life-threatening injuries when they were engulfed by a fireball at a factory in Cumbria.

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Clean-up trial on former chemicals site opens door to regeneration

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A £1.2M trial to examine clean-up techniques for residual contamination left on a West Yorkshire site by nearly a century of chemical industry is nearing to an end.

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Consultation launches on hazardous waste guidance

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New planning guidance for hazardous waste facilities has been put out for consultation by Defra in the form of a draft national policy statement.

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Wiltshire firm failed to prevent fall risk

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A Wiltshire firm has been prosecuted for compromising worker safety after using a homemade harness system during a barn renovation project.

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Emissions permit auction brought forward

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Energy companies' policy of selling power on a forward basis has prompted European ministers to change the system for auctioning emissions permits.

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Bord Gais looks to first energy bill increase

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For the first time since entering the residential electricity business Bord Gais has said it wants to put up power prices by 12%.

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Cleaning products firm fined after truck falls on worker

HSE Article:
A Nottingham cleaning products manufacturer has been fined after an employee was seriously injured when a powered industrial truck used to lift and transport materials toppled and fell on him.

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MEPs back UK offshore safety regime as template for EU

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A committee in Brussels has endorsed a report to tighten offshore oil and gas safety in European waters, based largely on the UK's safety-case approach.

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Energy White Paper: 'Big Six' response

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The 'Big Six' energy suppliers have rounded on the Government's electricity market reforms by saying they will force up energy bills.

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Essex school fined over caretaker injury

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A Shenfield school has been prosecuted after one of its staff fell from height while at work.

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she ltd renews sponsorship

-Press Release-
“She ltd” are once again proud to offer their continued support to the Wellingborough Town Football Club’s (under 14) Youth Section. The Company who are based in Wellingborough specialise in health, safety and environmental advice to businesses located in and around Northamptonshire. As such they understand the importance of giving young people the opportunity of exercising outdoors in a safe environment. Alongside the obvious health benefits is the opportunity for talented team members to develop into great players, with the potential of achieving a professional career in football.

The team plays in the Weetabix Youth League with training taking place on Saturday mornings with most matches being played on Sunday afternoons.
All at “she ltd” are looking forward to the coming season and wish the team every success for 2011/2012.

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Demolition workers sent into unsafe building

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A demolition firm has admitted putting workers at risk by sending them into an unstable building.

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