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Articles tagged with: Health & Safety
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Health
By British Veterinary Association
Vets issue warning for dog owners following warm weather surge in toxic blue green algae reports
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urging pet owners to take extra precautions when walking their dogs in the vicinity of water bodies, after a spike in reports of toxic blue green algae in several locations across the UK this summer.
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Economy
By Mineral Products Association
MPA welcomes Government publication of the first register of businesses and sites registered for the Aggregates Levy
Following a request from the Mineral Products Association (MPA), MPA Northern Ireland and MPA Scotland during the recent Aggregates Levy review, HMRC and HM Treasury have published the first register of businesses and sites registered for Aggregates Levy.
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Coronavirus
By British Veterinary Association
Vets offer reassurance after pet cat tests positive for Covid-19 in the UK
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has issued advice for pet owners after it emerged that the virus responsible for Covid-19 had been detected in a pet cat in England, in the first such known case in the UK.
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Brexit
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB welcomes Government proposals on building safety
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has welcomed the Government’s draft Building Safety Bill, which outlines the first comprehensive reform of building safety regulations since their introduction under the 1984 Building Act.
As nitrous oxide becomes the gateway drug of the summer, it’s time for fast action to restrict sales
Health
By Rosie Duffield MP
As nitrous oxide becomes the gateway drug of the summer, it’s time for fast action to restrict sales
Many who take nitrous oxide have no idea of the risks it carries; in some cases causing permanent nerve damage and has been linked to 25 deaths since 2010.
The Government's scandalously slow progress of removing flammable cladding has left residents trapped, desperate and living in terror
Communities
By Rushanara Ali MP
The Government's scandalously slow progress of removing flammable cladding has left residents trapped, desperate and living in terror
Three years on from Grenfell, it's time government prioritised funding to protect the 60,000 residents still living in unsafe tower blocks with highly flammable cladding.
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Health
By British Veterinary Association
Vets call for urgent clarity on post-Brexit pet travel
The UK’s largest membership body for the veterinary profession is calling on the government to set out changes to pet travel rules as soon as possible to help vets manage demand from pet owners.
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Economy
By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF appoints new health, safety and environment manager
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is pleased to announce the appointment of James MacPherson as Health, Safety and Environment Manager.
Schools and colleges need robust involvement from the HSE Member content
Coronavirus
By NASUWT
Schools and colleges need robust involvement from the HSE
Now is the time for the robust involvement of the HSE in upholding workers’ rights.
As lockdown eases, the Government has a duty of care for the mental health of our workers
Coronavirus
By Ian Byrne MP
As lockdown eases, the Government has a duty of care for the mental health of our workers
The mental health of the nation’s workers and key workers is of growing concern as lockdown starts to ease.
Coronavirus
By British Safety Council
Now is a moment to invest in the long-term mental health and wellbeing of our healthcare professionals
The British Safety Council and sister charity, Mates in Mind, have responded to Ian Byrne MP.
Coronavirus
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB urges Government to help workers struggling with mental health
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has welcomed comments made today by Ian Byrne MP stating that as lockdown eases, the Government should focus on the mental health of workers.
Coronavirus
By NASUWT
HSE must now be called on to advise on the safe reopening of schools and colleges
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) must be urgently tasked by Government with providing guidance and advice to schools and colleges about the safety of reopening to more pupils, the NASUWT-The Teachers’ Union, has told ministers.
Mental health issues top of workers' lockdown concerns Member content
Coronavirus
By Unite
Mental health issues top of workers' lockdown concerns
A survey by Unite, the UK and Ireland’s largest union, has found that workers’ concerns about their mental health have increased dramatically since the lockdown began.
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson to set out lockdown guidance as Labour and unions blast ‘irresponsible and wrong’ back-to-work push
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson to set out lockdown guidance as Labour and unions blast ‘irresponsible and wrong’ back-to-work push
Boris Johnson will give a fresh update on the Government’s coronavirus response later as Labour joined unions in criticising its new advice for workers.
Unions warn they will tell workers to stay home unless safety demands are met
Coronavirus
Unions warn they will tell workers to stay home unless safety demands are met
Four of the UK’s largest unions have warned they will tell their three million members to stay home unless the government commits to a health and safety overhaul.
Economy
By British Safety Council
British Safety Council marks World Day for Safety and Health at Work – remember the workers who have died, renew our commitment to the living
“Let’s make workplaces fit for heroes”: British Safety Council.
Coronavirus: Unions demand 'tough new safety measures' for workers before lockdown restrictions lifted
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Unions demand 'tough new safety measures' for workers before lockdown restrictions lifted
Unions are demanding "tough new measures" be put in place to protect workers returning to their jobs before coronavirus lockdown restrictions are lifted.
Coronavirus
By British Safety Council
British Safety Council continues to evolve to support organisations during the Coronavirus pandemic
“The coronavirus pandemic is not an excuse to let health safety and environmental standards slip” says the British Safety Council
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Coronavirus
By British Safety Council
Live online courses launched to support learning during the coronavirus pandemic.
“There’s nothing to stop you learning from home – and staying safe”, says British Safety Council
We must take action to halt the global rise in road traffic deaths
Transport
By Lord Robertson
We must take action to halt the global rise in road traffic deaths
It’s time to put people before cars and back an action plan to half traffic fatalities worldwide by 2030
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Coronavirus
By British Safety Council
Free training courses to help you stay safe working from home during Coronavirus
“It’s our job to help people stay safe and look after their mental well-being when they work from home” says British Safety Council.
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Health
By British Safety Council
British Safety Council announces winners of the International Safety Awards

509 organisations from across the world achieve prestigious recognition of their work in health, safety and wellbeing.
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Economy
By Confederation of Timber Industries
Misconceptions around buildings and fire safety must be addressed

Recent debate around combustible materials has focused too much on banning and limiting materials, including timber, rather than addressing how they are regulated, says Roy Wakeman OBE, Chair of the Confederation of Timber Industries.