In the news this week...
Building giant Laing O’Rourke has been fined £135,000 after it was found culpable for the death of a steel fixer who fell down a lift shaft. Read the full story.
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Following last week's news that the UK's opt-out from the EU's 48-hour maximum working week is no longer under immediate threat, will it make any difference to your company’s policy? Tell us in this week's poll.
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There have been a number of new questions posted in the Q&A section this week. Can you help with developing a simple COSHH assessment? Is there a calculation table to establish a safe zone when hydrotesting? Do you believe there should be legislation to force cyclists to wear head protection?
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