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Hundreds walk out over power plant safety fears
Up to 500 workers, who are involved in constructing RWE nPower’s new combined cycle gas turbine station at Staythorpe, staged a demonstration, which temporarily blocked nearby roads. Police described the action as peaceful and good natured.
The protesters were calling for an immediate inspection on the site to investigate allegations that some scaffolding had been interfered with. "This is a very serious matter for the industry,” said Andy Fletcher of the GMB union.
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Government welcomes no-win no-fee reform proposals
In a recent parliamentary question and answer session, secretary of state for justice, Jack Straw praised Jackson’s
550-page report for its "thoroughness and imagination" and supported the idea of reducing civil litigation costs, saying "those costs have risen too high, and that is a bar to proper access to justice".
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ICE aims to demystify SFARP
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act, someone in charge of premises has a duty to identify and eliminate hazards, in the design or layout for instance, and then reduce any remaining risks so far as is reasonably practicable (SFARP). But the ICE says the term is ill-defined and the Act offers little guidance to help dutyholders understand their responsibilities.
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DWP issues fitnote facts for employers
Where the sicknote simply stated whether a doctor believed that a person should or should not be in work, the new system allows doctors to use the medical statement to advise if a patient “may be fit for work” in certain circumstances, and offer advice on the effects of their health condition.
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DWP issues fitnote facts for employers
Where the sicknote simply stated whether a doctor believed that a person should or should not be in work, the new system allows doctors to use the medical statement to advise if a patient “may be fit for work” in certain circumstances, and offer advice on the effects of their health condition.
read more
Hundreds walk out over power plant safety fears
Up to 500 workers, who are involved in constructing RWE nPower’s new combined cycle gas turbine station at Staythorpe, staged a demonstration, which temporarily blocked nearby roads. Police described the action as peaceful and good natured.
The protesters were calling for an immediate inspection on the site to investigate allegations that some scaffolding had been interfered with. "This is a very serious matter for the industry,” said Andy Fletcher of the GMB union.
read more
Rail regulator raises Network Rail maintenance fears
While the regulator supports the core principles of Network Rail’s planned new maintenance structure, it remains worried about the tight timetable for implementation, the absence of proper staff engagement and the fact that a series of crucial “how to” guides to the changes is not yet available.
read more
Government welcomes no-win no-fee reform proposals
In a recent parliamentary question and answer session, secretary of state for justice, Jack Straw praised Jackson’s
550-page report for its "thoroughness and imagination" and supported the idea of reducing civil litigation costs, saying "those costs have risen too high, and that is a bar to proper access to justice".
read more
DWP issues fitnote facts for employers
Where the sicknote simply stated whether a doctor believed that a person should or should not be in work, the new system allows doctors to use the medical statement to advise if a patient “may be fit for work” in certain circumstances, and offer advice on the effects of their health condition.
read more
ICE aims to demystify SFARP
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act, someone in charge of premises has a duty to identify and eliminate hazards, in the design or layout for instance, and then reduce any remaining risks so far as is reasonably practicable (SFARP). But the ICE says the term is ill-defined and the Act offers little guidance to help dutyholders understand their responsibilities.
read more
Shell worker receives £77,000 for pleural thickening
The 62-year-old from Manchester worked as a plant operator at Shell’s Carrington site between 1979 and 1986 where he often had to remove asbestos insulation from pipework as part of routine maintenance work. No one warned him about the dangers to his health and Shell did not provide him with any protection.
He was diagnosed with asbestos-related pleural thickening in 2008, which left him breathless and forced him to give up his job working in an airport car parking service.
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Pub landlord ignored fire brigade notices
When London Fire Brigade (LFB) officers inspected the Star Public House in Hillingdon in August 2008, they found a wide range of problems including no fire extinguishers, emergency signage or fire risk assessment.
During subsequent visits there was little improvement, so officers issued an enforcement notice detailing what needed to be rectified.
But when they inspected the premises again, the situation had deteriorated to the extent that the brigade decided to serve a Prohibition Notice on 20 February 2009 preventing staff or guests from using the upper floors.
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First corporate manslaughter trial delayed
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)
announced in April 2009 that the firm would be the first to face a corporate manslaughter charge, following the death of an employee in September 2008.
Junior geologist Alexander Wright, who was 27, died when the sides of a trench — excavated as part of a site survey — collapsed and crushed him as he collected soil samples near Stroud in Gloucestershire.
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Rail regulator raises Network Rail maintenance fears
While the regulator supports the core principles of Network Rail’s planned new maintenance structure, it remains worried about the tight timetable for implementation, the absence of proper staff engagement and the fact that a series of crucial “how to” guides to the changes is not yet available.
read more
Pub landlord ignored fire brigade notices
When London Fire Brigade (LFB) officers inspected the Star Public House in Hillingdon in August 2008, they found a wide range of problems including no fire extinguishers, emergency signage or fire risk assessment.
During subsequent visits there was little improvement, so officers issued an enforcement notice detailing what needed to be rectified.
But when they inspected the premises again, the situation had deteriorated to the extent that the brigade decided to serve a Prohibition Notice on 20 February 2009 preventing staff or guests from using the upper floors.
read more
First corporate manslaughter trial delayed
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)
announced in April 2009 that the firm would be the first to face a corporate manslaughter charge, following the death of an employee in September 2008.
Junior geologist Alexander Wright, who was 27, died when the sides of a trench — excavated as part of a site survey — collapsed and crushed him as he collected soil samples near Stroud in Gloucestershire.
read more
First corporate manslaughter trial delayed
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)
announced in April 2009 that the firm would be the first to face a corporate manslaughter charge, following the death of an employee in September 2008.
Junior geologist Alexander Wright, who was 27, died when the sides of a trench — excavated as part of a site survey — collapsed and crushed him as he collected soil samples near Stroud in Gloucestershire.
read more
Pub landlord ignored fire brigade notices
When London Fire Brigade (LFB) officers inspected the Star Public House in Hillingdon in August 2008, they found a wide range of problems including no fire extinguishers, emergency signage or fire risk assessment.
During subsequent visits there was little improvement, so officers issued an enforcement notice detailing what needed to be rectified.
But when they inspected the premises again, the situation had deteriorated to the extent that the brigade decided to serve a Prohibition Notice on 20 February 2009 preventing staff or guests from using the upper floors.
read more
Shell worker receives £77,000 for pleural thickening
The 62-year-old from Manchester worked as a plant operator at Shell’s Carrington site between 1979 and 1986 where he often had to remove asbestos insulation from pipework as part of routine maintenance work. No one warned him about the dangers to his health and Shell did not provide him with any protection.
He was diagnosed with asbestos-related pleural thickening in 2008, which left him breathless and forced him to give up his job working in an airport car parking service.
read more
Shell worker receives £77,000 for pleural thickening
The 62-year-old from Manchester worked as a plant operator at Shell’s Carrington site between 1979 and 1986 where he often had to remove asbestos insulation from pipework as part of routine maintenance work. No one warned him about the dangers to his health and Shell did not provide him with any protection.
He was diagnosed with asbestos-related pleural thickening in 2008, which left him breathless and forced him to give up his job working in an airport car parking service.
read more
Hundreds walk out over power plant safety fears
Up to 500 workers, who are involved in constructing RWE nPower’s new combined cycle gas turbine station at Staythorpe, staged a demonstration, which temporarily blocked nearby roads. Police described the action as peaceful and good natured.
The protesters were calling for an immediate inspection on the site to investigate allegations that some scaffolding had been interfered with. "This is a very serious matter for the industry,” said Andy Fletcher of the GMB union.
read more
Government welcomes no-win no-fee reform proposals
In a recent parliamentary question and answer session, secretary of state for justice, Jack Straw praised Jackson’s
550-page report for its "thoroughness and imagination" and supported the idea of reducing civil litigation costs, saying "those costs have risen too high, and that is a bar to proper access to justice".
read more
Shell worker receives £77,000 for pleural thickening
The 62-year-old from Manchester worked as a plant operator at Shell’s Carrington site between 1979 and 1986 where he often had to remove asbestos insulation from pipework as part of routine maintenance work. No one warned him about the dangers to his health and Shell did not provide him with any protection.
He was diagnosed with asbestos-related pleural thickening in 2008, which left him breathless and forced him to give up his job working in an airport car parking service.
read more
ICE aims to demystify SFARP
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act, someone in charge of premises has a duty to identify and eliminate hazards, in the design or layout for instance, and then reduce any remaining risks so far as is reasonably practicable (SFARP). But the ICE says the term is ill-defined and the Act offers little guidance to help dutyholders understand their responsibilities.
read more
First corporate manslaughter trial delayed
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)
announced in April 2009 that the firm would be the first to face a corporate manslaughter charge, following the death of an employee in September 2008.
Junior geologist Alexander Wright, who was 27, died when the sides of a trench — excavated as part of a site survey — collapsed and crushed him as he collected soil samples near Stroud in Gloucestershire.
read more
Pub landlord ignored fire brigade notices
When London Fire Brigade (LFB) officers inspected the Star Public House in Hillingdon in August 2008, they found a wide range of problems including no fire extinguishers, emergency signage or fire risk assessment.
During subsequent visits there was little improvement, so officers issued an enforcement notice detailing what needed to be rectified.
But when they inspected the premises again, the situation had deteriorated to the extent that the brigade decided to serve a Prohibition Notice on 20 February 2009 preventing staff or guests from using the upper floors.
read more
Rail regulator raises Network Rail maintenance fears
While the regulator supports the core principles of Network Rail’s planned new maintenance structure, it remains worried about the tight timetable for implementation, the absence of proper staff engagement and the fact that a series of crucial “how to” guides to the changes is not yet available.
read more
DWP issues fitnote facts for employers
Where the sicknote simply stated whether a doctor believed that a person should or should not be in work, the new system allows doctors to use the medical statement to advise if a patient “may be fit for work” in certain circumstances, and offer advice on the effects of their health condition.
read more
Government welcomes no-win no-fee reform proposals
In a recent parliamentary question and answer session, secretary of state for justice, Jack Straw praised Jackson’s
550-page report for its "thoroughness and imagination" and supported the idea of reducing civil litigation costs, saying "those costs have risen too high, and that is a bar to proper access to justice".
read more
Hundreds walk out over power plant safety fears
Up to 500 workers, who are involved in constructing RWE nPower’s new combined cycle gas turbine station at Staythorpe, staged a demonstration, which temporarily blocked nearby roads. Police described the action as peaceful and good natured.
The protesters were calling for an immediate inspection on the site to investigate allegations that some scaffolding had been interfered with. "This is a very serious matter for the industry,” said Andy Fletcher of the GMB union.
read more
ICE aims to demystify SFARP
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act, someone in charge of premises has a duty to identify and eliminate hazards, in the design or layout for instance, and then reduce any remaining risks so far as is reasonably practicable (SFARP). But the ICE says the term is ill-defined and the Act offers little guidance to help dutyholders understand their responsibilities.
read more
Rail regulator raises Network Rail maintenance fears
While the regulator supports the core principles of Network Rail’s planned new maintenance structure, it remains worried about the tight timetable for implementation, the absence of proper staff engagement and the fact that a series of crucial “how to” guides to the changes is not yet available.
read more