All Health & Safety articles – Page 6

  • Features

    Preventing losses in the chemical industry

    2007-03-30T00:00:00Z

    Safety risks are inherent to the operational process of chemical manufacturing plants and refineries, but also pose a major concern for chemical facilities in other types of industry. By Leonardo Piazzi

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    Sri Lanka in the Shadow of Terrorism

    2006-12-19T00:00:00Z

    Since 1983, civil war and terrorism have, in the eyes of the international media at least, provided an ever present backdrop to Sri Lankan affairs.

  • Analysis

    Cost of employee addiction

    2006-12-19T00:00:00Z

    Recent studies reviewed by CiC highlight that:- one in five employees has existing or potential alcohol or other drug problems- around 10% of accidents in the workplace are alcohol related- up to 14m working days are lost due to alcohol-related absenteeism each year, nationwide across all sectors- the annual cost ...

  • Features

    Key risks

    2006-10-24T00:00:00Z

    European risk professionals share their personal views with Sue Copeman on the risks that they consider crucial to their organisations.

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    Violence remains in the spotlight

    2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

    It is essential to deliver the message that workplace violence and abuse will not be tolerated, says Noel Walsh.

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    Impetus for rehabilitation

    2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

    It is time for the public sector to grasp the nettle and start managing absence, says Carolyn Halpin.

  • Analysis

    Proactive approach to employee health

    2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

    Energy company Centrica has teamed up with Nuffield Proactive Health to encourage employees to lead healthier lifestyles.

  • Analysis

    A global standard is fundamental

    2006-08-11T00:00:00Z

    Allianz Global Risks UK says the introduction of a global standard within a large multinational is fundamental for confidence and stability in its loss control management.

  • Features

    Evaluating the Risks

    2006-08-11T00:00:00Z

    Ingrid Eisen discusses the importance of risk assessments and the approach of the courts.

  • Features

    Preparing for new rules

    2006-06-14T00:00:00Z

    Gary Summers recommends companies to produce a new risk assessment and crisis plan in preparation for changes in corporate manslaughter legislation

  • Features

    Killer companies?

    2006-05-23T00:00:00Z

    Gary Summer discusses future UK legislation on corporate manslaughter

  • Features

    UK fire regulations may require a new approach

    2006-02-17T00:00:00Z

    Is current industry practice in fire risk assessment enough to meet the forthcoming regulation in this area? Not according to Dr Jason Clement, who says companies are missing out on the full benefits

  • Features

    A corporate focus on injury management

    2005-12-21T00:00:00Z

    The rise in use of injury management services draws attention to the way in which injury management is being deployed Emma Tyler asks whether it is being used to its fullest advantage.

  • Features

    A positive approach to managing absence

    2005-12-21T00:00:00Z

    Hertfordshire County Council's success highlights some valuable lessons

  • Analysis

    NEW ALTERNATIVE TO CONVENTIONAL HEALTH COVER

    2005-11-14T00:00:00Z

    Protego Group has launched Protego Total Health Solution

  • Features

    LOOKING AFTER YOUR WORKFORCE

    2005-11-14T00:00:00Z

    AIRMIC has organised a conference with the CBI and Hugh James solicitors

  • Features

    Taking the long view

    2005-02-28T00:00:00Z

    Asbestos has emerged as a problem of horrendous proportions Alan Hambidge advocates a systematic long-term approach to asbestos risk management, particularly for those with large property portfolios.

  • Features

    Has Accreditation a role?

    2004-12-20T00:00:00Z

    The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is currently researching views as to whether accreditation is an appropriate tool in measuring and evaluating risk management or risk management systems

  • Analysis

    Progressing towards a crash-free culture

    2004-11-04T00:00:00Z

    Interactive Driving Systems (IDS) global Virtual Fleet Risk Management System has facilitated a customer benchmarking programme, so that like-minded individuals and organisations can share best practi