Health & safety law
News
| 2 Oct 2008 | Indian smokers out in the cold  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 | Certificates come off the wall Employers need no longer tack their liability insurance certificate to a workplace wall. Instead, it can be displayed electronically on an intranet or website, according to the latest legislation taking effect today. |
| 30 Sep 2008 | Working at height - good practice in design This CPN event has been organised to gather knowledge and explore the various issues involved with working at height. This is obviously dangerous, as evidenced by the annual death toll in construction. |
| 23 Sep 2008 | Ucatt calls for asbestos victim justice The decision to deny victims of asbestos-based illness financial compensation must be overturned, the building industry union Ucatt has warned. |
| 15 Sep 2008 | HSE issues hospital warning The HSE has warned hospitals to use suitable protective devises when cleaning takes places in damp environments, after a hospital cleaner suffered severe injuries while operating a steam cleaner at work. |
Articles
| 13 Jan 2006 | When every second counts What do you do if someone on your premises collapses with cardiac arrest? |
Events
| 9 - 10 Dec 2008 | Health & Safety Regulations, Responsibilities & Risk Assessments (Code 812HSA) |
| 10 - 11 Dec 2008 | Display Screen Regulations & Risk Assessment (Code 812DSA) |
| 20 - 22 Jan 2009 | Understanding FM Foundation course (Code 901UFMF) |
| 3 - 5 Feb 2009 | The Professional FM Module 1 (Code 902PRFM1) |
| 10 - 12 Feb 2009 | Understanding FM Foundation course (Code 902UFMF) |
Documents
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Articles Aug-08 |
You Are the Target - Corporate Manslaughter and Homicide Act From 6th April 2008 the new Act comes into force and the government fully expects increased prosecutions as a result of the change.
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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
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Reference documents Feb-08 |
NEW Managing Asbestos New Managing Asbestos in Buildings document.
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Event information Aug-07 |
Health & Safety At Work Brochure Health & Safety At Work Brochure - 11-12 September 2007 |
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Presentations and Papers Jun-07 |
Legionella - Managing The Risks The presentation given to members on June 20 2007 at the Swindon event.
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