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Welcome to this week’s e-newsletter, bringing you all the latest news from HealthandSafetyProfessional.co.uk.
A scrap metal firm and one of its directors have been found not guilty of manslaughter but will be sentenced for safety failings following the death of a worker in an explosion.
Two directors were also found guilty of perverting the course of justice for pressuring staff to give false evidence at the trial. Read the full story here.
Do you have a lone working policy? Vote in this week's poll.
Last week's results: Health and safety administration Is 20 hours a year on administration to comply with health and safety regulations too much? Yes: 12% No: 88%
A new question has been added to our community section on health and safety regulations for loading ramps. Share your knowledge.
We are now on Twitter - join our group and follow our daily updates here.
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Major accident investigations: the aftermath  Paul Hopkin considers how major incident investigations have moved from examining plant and equipment failures to consider safety culture and behaviour.
Moving targets: dynamic risk assessment  Lucie Ponting and Jocelyn Dorrell look at how dynamic risk assessment can help employees manage risks as they arise.
Barrington's concrete results  This year, CEMEX UK's Safety Sword was handed to the Barrington cement plant and quarry - which has managed eight years with only one lost-time accident. Andrea Oates reports.
Employee counselling: increasing performance  Richard Snowdon discusses the value that employee assistance programmes can bring to both employees and employers.
Cases in point: stress  Lawrence Bamber reviews the most important common-law cases which have been brought to court as a result of poor stress risk management. |
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Butterworths 7th Behavioural Safety and Leadership User Conference and Awards 2008 18 September 2008, Edgbaston Cricket Club, Birmingham
In association with Ryder Marsh Safety Ltd
This conference will allow H&S professionals to share best practice in human factors and behavioural safety and delegates will hear from both a managerial and line perspective on key behavioural safety issues. Click here for more information.
Behavioural Safety Best Practice Awards 2008
Have you implemented any behavioural safety processes or initiatives in place recently in your organisation? If so, you will be eligible to enter this acclaimed award. For more information, contact Emma Frith on 020 7400 2746. |
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