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COVER STORY
THE TIMES THEY ARE-A CHANGING, BUT BSI’S
HIGH STANDARDS AREN’T! Ian Richardson, Standards Publishing Manager, BSI, tells us more about meeting the needs of standards users with their range of best practice publications.
NEWS 06 12
NEWSFLASH We delve into BBC Panorama’s
latest exposé on the catalogue of safety concerns at Sellafield nuclear site, look at HCLG’s Mates in Mind mental health programme and get to grips with the recent prosecutions from HSE.
FEATURES
PROACTIVE PROTECTION Alison Carter catches up with
Deb Group to find out more about the risks outdoor workers encounter on a daily basis, and explores how UV rays can still cause skin damage even after summer is over.
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HIV HELP Stefaan Van der Borght, Global
Head of Health at Anglo American, explains the importance of voluntary in-house HIV testing for organisations in countries with high infection rates.
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MENTAL HEALTH ABSENCES COSTING
BUSINESSES New research from FirstCare has revealed that during the past four years the amount mental health is costing UK businesses has increased by 10%.
SAFETY GLOVES
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SIMPLY THE BEST Bernard Garvey, Technology
Director at Polyco, offers his advice to those responsible for purchasing high quality gloves in the workplace.
THE PERFECT FIT When it comes to selecting
gloves specifically designed to protect against mechanical hazards, what are the key features to look for? Here, Steve Shale, Marketing Manager for hand protection specialist Globus, provides some insight.
CONSTRUCTION & SITE SAFETY
BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY The Construction Industry Council (CIC) asks what more the construction
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A SNEAK PEEK Have a look at what some of
the exhibitors have on offer at this year’s Health & Safety North.
SLIPS, TRIPS & FALLS 54 56
A COMEDY OF ERRORS With slips, trips and falls
accounting for a large proportion of all reported major injuries, Kaivac explains why a spills response programme is often the best way to keep employees and members of the public safe.
ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN... BUT MOST
ARE AVOIDABLE The British Cleaning Council’s Lee Baker talks trips, slips and falls, and offers advice on how those in all sectors can ensure safety is always kept at the top of the agenda.
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MENTAL HEALTH & STRESS 22
THE LAST INDUSTRY TABOO
Russell Mott, BESA’s Head of Technical Services, asks if mental health is the last remaining health and safety taboo? And if so, what can be done about it? He explores why and how the building engineering services sector is actively tackling the issue.
sector can do to increase the safety, accessibility and inclusivity of our buildings, places and spaces.
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SOUND THE ALARM: ANTI-COLLISION SAFETY
THROUGH 360° VISION Gary Escott, Director of Ongrade, talks about how using RFID proximity warning alarm systems can change a plant operator’s perception of site safety forever.
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HEALTH & SAFETY NORTH 2016
It’s here again, Health & Safety North 2016, attracting health and safety professionals from across the UK to explore the latest industry developments in policy and practice. We take a look at what’s on offer this year.
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