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Neglecting eye health could be costly, experts warn
NEW DATA reveals that almost half of UK employees believe their job poses a risk to their eye health, yet many workplaces are failing to implement adequate safety measures. Read more
Coordinated action needed to remediate unsafe buildings, says NFCC
THE NATIONAL Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) says a centrally coordinated programme is urgently needed to address barriers to remediating unsafe buildings. Read more
Network Rail fined £3.4m following death of track worker
NETWORK RAIL has been fined £3.4m and ordered to pay costs of £43,096 after pleading guilty to an offence under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, which followed an investigation and prosecution by industry regulator the Office of Rail and Road (ORR). Read more
Farmer jailed after child killed by vehicle
A FARMER has been jailed after he failed to ensure the health and safety of his three-year-old son. Read more
Electricity distributor renews overhead cable warning
FARMERS AND hauliers are being urged not to forget safety when it comes to loading and unloading on farms. Read more
Flood risk and subsidence: Expert warns of hidden property dangers
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY flood risk maps reveal 4.6 million properties are now at risk of surface water flooding, marking a stark 43% increase. Read more
Research highlights poor attitudes to health and safety
THOSE WORKING in the construction sector are perceived as having the worst attitudes towards workplace health and safety, according to 37% of health and safety professionals. Read more
Days off due to ill health rockets, research shows
WORK-RELATED ill-health is costing the UK economy over £415 million a week according to new analysis published by TUC. Read more