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News

22 Jan 2009 RICS Asbestos Awareness training
Asbestos is the UK's largest cause of occupational cancer. The Royal Institure of Chartered Surveyors are offering a training opportunity to find out more about this hidden killer...
3 Oct 2008 Rospa launches young drivers safety research protected
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has launched a major research study aimed at helping young drivers to stay safe when they are on the road as part of their job.
2 Oct 2008 Indian smokers out in the cold protected
A public ban on smoking tobacco comes into force in India today, according to Reuters. The country’s 240 million tobacco users will face a fine of 200 rupees ($4.50) if they smoke in public places including offices, restaurants, railway stations and bars.
1 Oct 2008 Vacuum cleaner to blame for Cutty Sark blaze protected
An industrial vacuum cleaner is suspected of causing the £10 million fire that devastated the Cutty Sark
30 Sep 2008 Gas canister explodes at Great Ormond Street protected
Six fire engines and thirty firefighters were called to Great Ormond Street Hospital yesterday to fight a blaze after an explosion at the world famous children’s hospital.

Articles

13 Jan 2006 When every second counts
What do you do if someone on your premises collapses with cardiac arrest?
8 Jul 2005 Safety catches
Myth one: Health and safety? It’s just common sense

Events

8 - 9 Sep 2010 Health & Safety Regulations, Responsibilities & Risk Assessments (Code 1009HSA)
13 Sep 2010 - 11 Oct 2010 NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (Code 1009NEBOSH)
14 - 16 Sep 2010 The Professional FM Module 1 - EDINBURGH (Code 1009PRF1)
15 Sep 2010 Fire Safety Law & Fire Risk Assessment - EDINBURGH (Code 1009FLA)
21 - 23 Sep 2010 Understanding Facilities Management Foundation - with optional ILM Level 3 Award in FM qualification (Code 1009UFMF)

Documents

  Type   Date Title
doc icon Guides & Briefings
Apr-09
BIFM Briefing 2 - Permit to Work Systems
A briefing on the safe operation of permit to work systems.
doc icon Guides & Briefings
Apr-09
BIFM Briefing 2 Safe operation of permit to work systems
A short guide to the problems caused by poor operation of permit to work systems, effective training and best practice
doc icon Event information
Oct-08
Catering for the Older Workforce
The workforce is getting older as people stay in work longer.

Thi exhibition and talk shows the results of the work done by the Royal College of Art protected
ppt icon Presentations and Papers
Jun-08
Fire Safety Presentation to Sout West Region 24 June 2008
A presentation given by Rachel Wright to members of BIFM South West Region at the Express by Holiday Inn in Swindon on 24 June 2008 protected
pdf icon Event information
Jun-08
Reduced Risk = Reduced Cost Seminar 18 June 08
Details of Seminar being held by ECA on the cost and risk implications of faulty electrical installations

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