Wednesday, 31 August 2011

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

Edie.net Article:
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

SHP Article:
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

Edie.net article:
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

HSE Article:
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

Edie.net article:
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

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

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