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App of the Month - September - WorkerSafety Pro

Simple. Powerful. Safety. Improve the safety of your employees and contractors at risk using specially built apps for the phone they already carry. Workers can now be protected whether they work at height, work alone, or in dangerous environments,…
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Head and Eye Protection become one with the new EVO®VISTA™ Helmet from JSP

The new EVO®VISTA™ Helmet is an innovative next generation feature rich helmet which incorporates a fully retractable optical class 1 faceshield or overspec within the helmet. JSP’s Research and Development team were inspired by feedback…

Milla Jovovich's 'Resident Evil' stunt double sues over horror crash

Olivia Jackson, the stunt performer who doubled for Milla Jovovich in Resident Evil: The Final Chapter, is suing the movie's producers after she suffered horrific injuries in an on-set accident. Jackson lost an arm and suffered a host…

Fatal heart attack following sex is work-related accident, French court decides

A French court has ruled that a man who suffered a fatal heart attack after having sex on a business trip was involved in a work-related accident – and that his employer was liable. The man – identified in court documents as Xavier –…
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PDR Construction fined £225,000 for KFC roof fall

PDR Construction Limited and a roofing subcontractor have been fined more than £225,000 after a worker fell through a roof while building a KFC drive-thru. An HSE picture of the accident scene Teesside Crown Court heard…

BP admits to safety failings after £400k fine over Shetland spill

Sullom Voe Terminal BP was fined £400,000 today for spilling almost four tonnes of crude oil in Shetland nearly seven years ago. The energy giant admitted to falling short of its safety standards at Lerwick Sheriff Court. The…

Fireman Sam axed as fire service mascot 'because he is not inclusive enough'

Fireman Sam has been dropped as a fire service mascot, following claims he is not inclusive enough. Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service said it made the decision after receiving negative feedback about…

Briton dies in Grand Canyon tandem skydiving accident

The Briton died after going into free fall during the tandem skydive over the Grand Canyon. Credit: AP A 55-year-old British man has died in a skydiving accident in the US, according to local police. Christopher Swales went into…

Farmers affected by mental health issues urged to seek help

Agriculture carries the highest rate of suicide above any other occupation Those farmers going through a tough time have been encouraged to seek help as World Suicide Prevention Day gets underway today. The worldwide…
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Safety walks – A key measure for promoting a culture of safety within a company.

But how do you plan a successful one? What topics should be included? And how can you engage other people? Find out more in this free on-demand video by Quentic, a specialist for EHS and CSR software and services. Quentic Safety Walks…

Michigan Bans Flavoured E-Cigarettes Amid Health Crisis

PA Images Michigan just became the first US state to ban the sale of flavoured e-cigarettes in a bid to stop underage vaping. The ban will include all in-store and online sales of e-cigarette flavourings, other than tobacco. It comes…

App of the Month - September - WorkerSafety Pro

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Placing HSE&S in the Hands of Your Workforce – Introducing Gensuite Smart Technologies

  Our best ideas have always come from our subscriber community thinking collaboratively. We’ve worked diligently with our customers to develop the first Smart Technologies for Health, Safety, and Environment & Sustainability…