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Health and safety “crucial” in current climate, new IOSH president warns
It is hard to believe that peoples perception of Health and Safety has changed little over the years. through lack of understanding or mis interpratation, it is still perceived by many that Health and
Tanker driver died in fall from top of vehicle
Fines for companies do depend heavily on what they are able to afford. At the end of the day the fine is there to make a statement that H&S was breached. The court have to try and think logically. the
Firm fined after cable cars plummet 30 feet
In Scotland there is no such thing as a Magistrates Court. if it was at a Sheriff Court then they will be dealt with by a Sheriff not a magistrate as in England otherwise interesting story
MEPs vote to scrap Working Time Directive opt-out
As always there are ''fors'' and ''against'' in any regulation. I agree, some workers need protection from unscrupulous employers and some from themselves, and the fact that you can''t spend overtime
Tanker driver died in fall from top of vehicle
Often the fine is based on how much the court considers the Company can reasonably afford to pay, without going out of business. I.E. there is no point fining a Company if there is no chance
Report criticises Government over work-related road deaths
Too many companies still fail to adequately consider their staff when driving is a large part of their day to day activities. i support any scheme that asks the question are you driving for work purpo
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