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Every Second Counts… How quickly can you access a defibrillator to save a life?

In front of millions, the importance of having quick access to a defibrillator was clearly demonstrated in the Euro’s Denmark vs Finland match. Never before has the world been made so aware that anyone can suffer a sudden cardiac arrest; ...

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Sodexo receives RoSPA President’s Award

Sodexo’s corporate services business has received a gold award from RoSPA every year for the last 10 years, entitling the organisation to the RoSPA President’s Award. RoSPA’s health and safety awards are internationally recognised and awarded to organisations demonstrating outstanding ...

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Prepare for the “new normal” and use access control for infection control

In times of crisis, people look to secure their safety; as the world prepares for “the new normal” it is vital to move from a reactive mind-set to a proactive one, with health and safety at the forefront of people’s ...

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Aero Healthcare’s innovation combines Safe and Green to create first natural fibre, biodegradable wipe in 100% recyclable packaging

Launching the only natural fibre, biodegradable wipe that is enclosed in 100% recyclable packaging; Aero Healthcare are once again leading the way for safety and the environment. First to solve a real–world need, the eco-friendly hand and surface wipes provide ...

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New health, safety and environment director at Edwin James

Rollo Wood has been appointed Group Health, Safety and Environment Director at facilities engineering firm, Edwin James Group, An experienced HSE professional, wood joins the company from Shell, where he was responsible for the HSE performance of Shell’s global retail ...

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Brammer Buck & Hickman launches new Interactive Online Hand & Arm Protection Advisor for Ansell Safety Solutions

Brammer Buck & Hickman, the UK’s leading supplier of industrial maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) products and services, has launched a new interactive online Hand & Arm Protection Advisor for high quality Ansell safety solutions such as HyFlex®, ActivArm® and ...

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Gas explosions in the workplace have doubled in the last five years

Health and safety experts, CE Safety, has analysed data to reveal the injuries and fatalities caused by gas safety failings in the workplace. The analysts broke down the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) data, looking into how carbon monoxide leaks, ...

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Trade bodies call for caution as restrictions are lifted

As businesses return to more regular working conditions following the lifting of lockdown restrictions, two engineering services bodies have stepped up their health & safety advice alongside a warning that the pandemic has still not relaxed its grip on the ...

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HSE releases workplace fatality figures for 2020/21

Provisional data released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) shows that a total of 142 workers were killed at work in Great Britain in 2020/21, an increase of 29 from the previous year, though the number of deaths in ...

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TUC raises concerns about back to work safety plans

The TUC has written to ministers to raise urgent concerns about the government’s back-to-work safety plans. The union fears that new guidance – which is due to be published before restrictions are lifted on 19 July – will be “vague” ...

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