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Ways to make your office more secure this winter
An electronic security company has suggested tips for keeping your office, employees and inventory secure during the winter season
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MI5 chief warns of more violent attacks
In a speech he said the main national security threat was from Al Qaida and its associated groups
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US employer coalition launched to focus on benefits standards
The National Coalition of Business will attempt to preserve ERISA standard for health and retirement benefit plans
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One in six employees lies to cover up errors at work
Survey reveals organisations are exposed to legal action and bad publicity by employees who don’t manage electronic files well
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New health and safety guidance could be used against directors, warns law firm
DWF says Health and Safety Commission guidelines although voluntary could be viewed as a legal document by inspectors
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Building a sustainable enterprise economy
What role can businesses play in forging a peaceful and sustainable future for the earth and its inhabitants?
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New health and safety guidelines released
The Institute of Directors and the Health and Safety Council have launched new health and safety guidelines
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California wildfires could cost $1.6bn: Aon
Expected losses for insurers between $1.2bn and $1.6bn: Aon Impact Forecasting
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BP to pay record fine for air violations: EPA
BP has been fined over $60m and will spend approximately $400m on upgrades following environmental violations in Texas and Alaska
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Carvill issues update on California wildfires
There is little or no precipitation on the horizon for Southern California for at least another seven days
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OSHA issues new combustible dust instruction
Instruction details OSHA policies and procedures for inspecting workplaces that handle combustible dusts
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London upgrades emergency reporting system
New service enables emergency voice, SMS, pager and email alerts in the event of major incident
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Californian firestorms claims may reach $500m
1991 Oakland Hills fire remains at this point the most destructive single brushfire in California history
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CIAB: Soft market spreads to coastal properties
A survey by the Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers finds the soft market continues for commercial property/casualty lines
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Greater role for renewable in UK energy mix
Underpinning this is the need to move quickly towards a low-carbon economy, says UK Energy Minister
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New workplace recovery centre opened in Surrey, UK
SunGard Availability Services has opened a 65,000 sq ft workplace recovery centre in Leatherhead, Surrey
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Major gaps in U.S. pandemic preparedness: Report
Report identifies gaps in U.S. preparedness for treating and caring for children during a possible pandemic flu outbreak
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Severe floods prompt insurers to gauge the power of geography
Insurance industry given an insight into Ordnance Survey flood mapping
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Europe must join forces to achieve a healthy environment: EEA
The European Environment Agency has released a pan-European environmental report