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Feedback from our major hazards seminars
We have had great feedback so far from our major hazards seminars in Bristol and Basildon this week: Bristol We had lots of lively discussions; our delegates said they learnt a lot and enjoyed the...
View ArticleReform of strict liability to go ahead
Having previously voted against government proposals, the House of Lords has now accepted plans to reform the law in relation to civil liability. What are the implications of this change? The proposals...
View ArticleBecome a leader in OHS – top ten recommendations
How can someone reach the top of the profession and become a leader in OHS? Wayne Harris, Chairman of the International Safety Quality Environment Management Association often gets asked this question....
View ArticleCan employers overrule fit notes?
Guidance published earlier this year by the Department for Work and Pensions states that in principle, employers are able to overrule the advice of a doctor. Getting the Most Out of the Fit Note...
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Highlights of Safety and Health Expo 2013
Safety and Health Expo is the leading occupational health and safety exhibition in Europe. This annual event attracts industry experts as well as small businesses looking to expand their knowledge....
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Protection and Management Week 2013
UBM’s Protection and Management Week began on Monday 13th May 2013. It aimed to unite business professionals across security, fire, safety and facilities management. The NEC Birmingham played host to...
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Give and Gain Day 2013
Give and Gain Day aims to connect skilled professionals with community volunteering projects. This day is part of Business in the Community’s campaign to encourage employers to give back to the...
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Men’s Health Week 2013
National Men’s Health Week 2013 is running from the 10th-16th of June. The purpose of Men’s Health Week is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and...
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NEBOSH National Diploma research
I know the NEBOSH National Diploma is the next step for me because I want to develop my role so I can take on more challenges and become a chartered member of IOSH and I’ve already achieved the NEBOSH...
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Santia Jo and Jon
Santia would like to introduce you to Jo and Jon. We will be following their training journeys and highlighting the challenges they face as they progress their careers in health and safety. Jo’s...
View ArticleAn extra pair of eyes makes all the difference…
It’s a sad fact that paperwork and health and safety compliance often go hand in hand, and if a business happens to be a large industrial operation across multiple sites, this can mean an enormous...
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Staying healthy in the sun – slip, slap, slop
When it comes to July we anticipate sun, days out and relaxing on the beach, however we all know we haven’t had the amount of sunshine we would expect from summer months, until now! Over the last few...
View ArticleThe heat is on…
As the current sunny spell looks set to continue, a Level 3 heatwave alert has been declared for certain parts of the country. London and the South East are subject to the warning, which means that...
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NEBOSH National Diploma training week 1 – unit A
Today was my first day of the NEBOSH National Diploma. I was apprehensive but also excited when I turned up at the training venue in Cardiff. At the beginning of the day I was provided with a range of...
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NEBOSH National Diploma training Week 2 – Unit A
About a month has passed since I started the NEBOSH National Diploma which has given me plenty of time to get my head around all the things Peter covered in the first week. I was equally excited...
View ArticleAsbestos in university bedrooms
As the summer holidays draw to a close, new figures show that asbestos containing materials were present in the bedrooms of at least 17,000 students last year. The statistics were revealed following a...
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Migraine Awareness Week 2013
Every year The Migraine Trust promotes Migraine Awareness Week to raise general awareness of migraine as a serious public health issue. This year Migraine Awareness Week runs from the 1st-7th...
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Wales Give and Gain Day impact report
On Friday 17th May 2013 24 Santia employees participated in Give and Gain Day volunteering with local community projects. Santia was one of 31 companies who took part in Wales; over 4,700 volunteering...
View ArticleAbsence makes the work get harder
Last year, businesses lost an average of £600 for every employee, due to sickness absence. The figure, published in this year’s CIPD Absence Survey Report needs reiterating because it’s a cost which...
View ArticleFire door safety reminder
The inaugural Fire Door Safety Week runs from 16-21 September 2013 and aims to raise awareness of this critical element of fire safety in every commercial, public and multiple occupancy building....
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