All articles by Lauren Paines
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CommentIgnore CDM regs at your peril
Complying with these health and safety rules is costly, but there are practical solutions and the alternative is just not worth it
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NewsMaking a case for health and safety
It's not easy being a health and safety professional, but it's certainly important
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Making a Case for Health and Safety
The IOSH Conference in Glasgow discussed the topic of making a case for health and safety, increasing positive communication and helping H, S and E professionals to do their jobs without obstruction or prejudice.This got me thinking ….Imagine the sceneYou’re sat in a small bar with live comedy. The room ...
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Unspoken risks
Managing the issue of violence in the workplace can begin with simple steps to identify and managing policy
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Violence in the Workplace
Managing topics like workplace violence can begin with simple steps. Employee Factsheets, Director’s Briefings and Workplace Checklists can help with identifying risk and managing policy. Lauren Paines looks further into this challenging area of workplace safety. Violence at work is defined as “Any incident in which a person is abused, ...
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NewsLegislation round-up: Your new health and safety responsibilities
A quick guide to how new health and safety regulations this April will affect you and your business
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New Legislation for April 2010 – What are Your Responsibilities ?
April and October are always interesting in terms of new Regulations in the health and safety world. This April is no different, with some key issues, affecting employers, employees and anyone with responsibility for health and safety. For a complete guide to the changes, who they affect and how to ...
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NewsCold comfort – safety advice in the ice
Guides are available on safety issues arising from this winter's extreme cold weather
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Ice Ice Baby … Heavy Snow Returns to Scotland
Safety in the Snow- Essential guidance for employers, employees and those with responsibility for health and safety.After what has seemed to be the longest, coldest, snowiest winter on record; extreme weather is still causing problems all over Scotland. Roads are closed, houses are still without power and the everyday dangers ...