All Health & Safety articles – Page 6
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Features
Preventing losses in the chemical industry
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
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.
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Analysis
Cost of employee addiction
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 ...
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Violence remains in the spotlight
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
It is time for the public sector to grasp the nettle and start managing absence, says Carolyn Halpin.
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Analysis
Proactive approach to employee health
Energy company Centrica has teamed up with Nuffield Proactive Health to encourage employees to lead healthier lifestyles.
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Analysis
A global standard is fundamental
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.
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Evaluating the Risks
Ingrid Eisen discusses the importance of risk assessments and the approach of the courts.
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Preparing for new rules
Gary Summers recommends companies to produce a new risk assessment and crisis plan in preparation for changes in corporate manslaughter legislation
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UK fire regulations may require a new approach
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
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A corporate focus on injury management
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.
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A positive approach to managing absence
Hertfordshire County Council's success highlights some valuable lessons
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Analysis
NEW ALTERNATIVE TO CONVENTIONAL HEALTH COVER
Protego Group has launched Protego Total Health Solution
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LOOKING AFTER YOUR WORKFORCE
AIRMIC has organised a conference with the CBI and Hugh James solicitors
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Taking the long view
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.
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Has Accreditation a role?
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
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Analysis
Progressing towards a crash-free culture
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
