The Health and Safety People Ltd - May Newsletter

30 April 2007

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From the 1st July 2007 virtually all enclosed public places and workplaces will become smokefree.  Take a look at our article for a handy checklist on what you need to do to comply with the new smokefree law.
 
Prosecutions this month include an individual fine for a company director who ignored the HSE and another individual fine against a company director in relation to asbestos exposure. Other prosecutions include a £10,000 fine for a scaffolding company following an incident involving a work experience student, a £12,000 fine following an incident in which an employee was electrocuted by overhead power lines, and a £100,000 fine for British Waterways following a fatal incident. 

Other articles this month include a report on the effect of abrasion on lanyards, a report on the latest crane incident,the latest fire report into the use of timber frame buildings and some information on our new division SQE Recruitment. Geoffrey Podger, head of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has also warned of a possible 10 – 15% rise in fatalities in the construction ndustry during 2007