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Builder Jailed After Exposing Roof Workers to Health and Safety Risks
A self-employed builder has been sentenced after exposing roof workers to fall from height risks.Wolverhampton Crown Court heard how Mr Ranjit Singh Reehal, a self-employ
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HSE Launches Search for Acts and Messages of Kindness Towards Britain’s Builders
Members of the public are being encouraged to share messages and acts of kindness for those working in the construction industry, in the run-up to Valentine’s Day.Using b
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Champions Round Table
Champions Round Tables are monthly discussions organised by Destination Chesterfield in association with the Derbyshire Times.On Thursday 7th February 2019, UKATA Apprent
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Safer Logistics to Ask the Awkward Questions
PRESS RELEASE: from the Health & Safety Event 06.02.19HGV drivers can face sleep, fatigue, drug, and alcohol problems among a wide range of driver health issues. Safer Lo
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Construction Company Fined For Serious Breach In Removal Of Asbestos
A construction company has today been fined for serious safety failings with regards to the management of asbestos at a site located at Finchley Road, London.Westminster
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Asbestos Industry NVQ Centres Standardisation Meeting
In June 2018, UKATA informed members that ACAD successfully gained funding to allow individuals to undertake training to become an A1 Assessor, which is a requirement to
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New Year New Farming Attitudes Needed Says HSE
HSE Guide What a good farm looks like will help you and other farmers understand the common risks to health and safety on farms. By following this guide, you will know wh
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Supply of CNA 2000 pipeline gaskets - presence of asbestos
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) investigated a concern in 2011 that recently manufactured pipe gaskets had been found to contain asbestos. The HSE found that gasket
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Essential Site Skills Mesothelioma Fundraising Event
140 mile IRONMAN Triathlon to raise funds for the Mavis Nye Foundation.Gareth Davies, a founding Director of ESS will be competing in the IRONMAN Wales race, one of the t
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Two sentenced following asbestos breach
A landlord and building contractor have been fined after large quantities of asbestos fibres were released from the demolition of a conservatory at a rented property.Bir
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