Search Results: 'HSE'

TRA backs HSE safety push on industry products
13 December, 2006
The Trussed Rafter Association (TRA) is backing a new health and safety initiative designed to improve workers' behaviour on site.

Safety first for JELD-WEN
04 October, 2006
Joinery manufacturer JELD-WEN UK has won a National Safety Award from the British Safety Council.

HSE fire tests find in timber's favour
22 September, 2006
Testing undertaken by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has found that plastic pallets represent a bigger fire hazard than timber ones.

Crunch time for chromium
22 July, 2006
Wood preservatives containing chromium compounds are likely to come off the market in September. Dr Chris Coggins, president of the Wood Protection Association, explains why

HSE revamps risk assessment guidance
18 July, 2006
Revamped risk assessment guidance has been published by the Health and Safety Executive to help businesses implement practical safety measures.

TIMCON earns HSE backing
23 June, 2006
The Timber Packaging and Pallet Confederation’s (TIMCON) stand on industry safety has been endorsed by the Health & Safety Executive.

Safety record questioned at Bradford firm
23 June, 2006
Bradford MP Terry Rooney is calling for an investigation into the safety record of Peter Ramsey and Sons (Denholme) Ltd, a local joinery and furniture manufacturer, after learning that there have been 17 accidents there over the past 10 years.

HSC supports labour safety call
05 May, 2006
The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) supported the labour movement in its call for people to remember those who have been killed at work in Great Britain on Workers’ Memorial Day on April 28.

Train to stay healthy
29 April, 2006
TIMCON is promoting safe working practice in the pallets and packaging sectors via a new training scheme

Dust busting
29 April, 2006
Dust exposure can be an issue for virtually anyone in the timber industry. Health, safety and environmental consultant Dr Alistair Bromhead looks at the problem

Safe stacking saves the day
29 April, 2006
Having the correct storage solution reduces the risk of injury from falls and falling timber

Keeping to the code
04 March, 2006
A code of practice has been produced by the Trussed Rafter Association with the Health & Safety Executive

Staying ahead of the game
04 March, 2006
The Trussed Rafter Association's new secretary is looking forward to building on the potential of the product

Safe conduct reduces risk
06 February, 2006
Every year there are several hundred serious injuries in the timber industry. Health, safety and environmental consultant Alistair Bromhead looks at the sector's accident statistics and shows how companies should deal with accidents

Be safe, not sorry
04 February, 2006
Machinery that's regularly maintained and serviced is less likely to be the cause of an injury