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10 May 2010 Site waste management plans could consider EfW technology
Site waste management plans could incorporate renewable energy, but recycling must be first considered, a spokeswoman for the Green Alliance claims. She explains energy made form residual was ...
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[Site Waste Management Plans]
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10 May 2010 Builders in north-west 'risk health and safety'
Health and safety at building sites around Greater Manchester should be improved, according to the
[Health and Safety in the Workplace]
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07 May 2010 Manufacturer fined for health and safety failings
Health and safety failings at a Wolverhampton manufacturer led to a teenage employee suffering a broken leg. The 17-year-old ...
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[Health and Safety in the Workplace]
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06 May 2010 Employers advised on job-cutting alternatives
Workers involved in employment law cases might be interested in claims there will continue to be an increase in job vacancies in the near future. This is according to Cheryl Morgan, spokesper ...
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[Employment Law News]
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06 May 2010 Landlords could make energy efficiency improvements
Carbon footprint management and other environmental issues may not be a priority for many landlords. This is according to Malcolm Harrison, private rented sector expert, who said potential te ...
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[Carbon Footprint Management]
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06 May 2010 Firms 'should invest in their own sustainable plans'
Businesses that want to improve their carbon footprint management should look into ways of making their properties completely reliant on green energy. This is the view of Antony Blakey of Ult ...
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[Sustainable Procurement]
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05 May 2010 Worker lost finger after health and safety failure
A worker's finger was amputated after his hand came into contact with a beater on a dough mixing machine. Health and safety f ...
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[Health and Safety in the Workplace]
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05 May 2010 Festivals 'present carbon footprint management challenges'
Carbon footprint management at festivals around the UK could be improved, according to one blogger. "For an event that usually takes place in a field, the average festival is far from a ...
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[Carbon Footprint Management]
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05 May 2010 Pensions expert urges change to employment law
Employment law needs to be changed to stop people being forced to retire at a certain age. This is the argument put forward by Dr Ros Altmann of the London School of Economics, who described ...
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[Employment Law News]
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04 May 2010 Health and safety risks of overcrowded sites
Health and safety risks of working in an overcrowded area must be dealt with to avoid injury, according to an expert. Monica ...
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[Construction Health and Safety]
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04 May 2010 Expert warns: Employment opportunities may be lost
Demand for employment litigation services could remain strong over the next two years, as the jobless rate is expected to continue to rise in spite of growth in the private sector. Simon Kirb ...
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[Employment Law News]
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04 May 2010 Carbon footprint management could involve new technology
Businesses looking for carbon footprint management could consider a new technology allowing for greater energy efficiency. Karen Ford, senior executive at powerPerfector, explains voltage pow ...
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[Carbon Footprint Management]
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30 April 2010 Age UK calls to scrap retirement legislation
Employment litigation stipulating a default retirement age should be scrapped, according to one charity. Age UK claims all three main political parties must commit to getting rid of forced re ...
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[Employment Law News]
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30 April 2010 'Education needed' on sustainability
Sustainable procurement could become more common in the UK if education on the issue is improved. This is according to Sara Parkin, founder, director and trustee of Forum for the Future, who ...
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[Sustainable Procurement]
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30 April 2010 Site managers win health and safety award
Health and safety practises at a company specialising in regeneration have been recognised by an award to two site managers at the fir ...
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[Construction Health and Safety]
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29 April 2010 Green jobs 'would help sustainability in the UK'
Sustainable procurement options could be improved if more green jobs were created in the UK. According to Tony Rooke, head of sustainability and environment for business and technology consul ...
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[Sustainable Procurement]
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29 April 2010 National Insurance rise 'could affect employee pay rises'
Employment law officials may be interested in claims an increase in National Insurance contributions from employers could prevent pay rises. This is according to Nigel Meager, director of the ...
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[Employment Law News]
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29 April 2010 Light exposure health and safety bill introduced
Health and safety regulations have come into force to protect workers from various sources of light. As part of a European Un ...
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[Health and Safety in the Workplace]
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28 April 2010 Site waste management plans 'need new options'
Businesses may wish to consider their site waste management plans after it was claimed there is a lack of investment in the area. Peter Jones, former director of Biffa waste services, spoke a ...
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[Site Waste Management Plans]
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28 April 2010 Health and safety risks as worker fractures back
Workers and their employers might reconsider health and safety precautions when working at a height after a member of staff fractured ...
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[Health and Safety in the Workplace]