Shining a light on the food and beverage industry : Waterborne micro-organisms are responsible for adverse effects on flavour, colour, odour and shelf life of products and, of course, potential health risks to consumers. A number of emerging pathogens, like…
One of the leading manufacturers of cleaning and maintenance products in the UK, Arrow Solutions, has reported a 25% rise in business in the Middle East and Far East after expanding its network of distributors. The company, which supplies into…
Road worker abuse is on the rise, according to the Highways Term Maintenance Association (HTMA) which is now leading calls for information and action to halt the trend. The HTMA is encouraging contractors to collate and report all incidents of…
A weight loss device that takes food out of a person’s stomach has been approved for use in the US. The device is called the ‘Aspire Assist’ and research has found that patients who used the system lost 12.% of…
International market research firm, YouGov, has found that nearly two thirds of senior executives and decision-makers of SMEs find it hard to invest in health and safety because of policy barriers. Businesses also complained at constraints in time and cost…
Health and safety is not just about protecting someone from injury. The workforce is a precious commodity, one that not only needs encouragement, incentive and skills development, but the knowledge that its wellbeing is a high priority for its employer.…
New and Emerging Risks for Workplaces : In late 2014, the EU-Occupational Safety and Health Agency bought out some statistics based on a survey they conducted using data collected from workplaces in 36 European countries. The survey focuses on health…
Paulamar Company fined over worker injuries : A manufacturer of foam plastics and rubber materials was sentenced today after admitting safety failing leading to a teenage worker being permanently disfigured. Glasgow Sheriff Court was told that on 28 January 2013…
Company fined for safety failings leading to risk of Legionella : A steel coating company has been fined for failing to manage the risks from legionella bacteria at two cooling towers over a period of five years. Newport Crown Court…
Engineering firm fined over safety breach : A north east engineering firm has been fined for deliberately compromising the safety guards on machinery for production reasons. South Tyneside Magistratesâ Court heard H. Mullins (Earby) Limited, which produces precision engineered components,…
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