Sustainability is a hot topic across all industries at the moment, not least the construction industry, where PQQs and SSIPs are increasingly focused on environmental issues – and rightly so! The built environment accounts for 39% of annual carbon emissions worldwide, made up of both operational carbon, which is the ongoing carbon emissions from its […]
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Week Commencing 13/02/2023 – In The News
International Day of Women and Girls in Science The immense contribution made by women experts in science and technology to the work of Great Britain’s workplace regulator is being recognised. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is highlighting the impact of its female staff on International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The event, which […]
Week Commencing 02/01/2023 – In The News
HSE scientist recognised in New Years Honours List Professor Andrew Curran, Director of Science and Chief Scientific Adviser at the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), has been awarded a CBE for his significant contribution to public service in the King’s New Year Honours List 2023. Professor Curran, who is also Deputy Head of the Government […]
Week Commencing 20/06/2022 – In The News
Gatwick: Passenger with restricted mobility dies after leaving flight A passenger with restricted mobility has died at Gatwick Airport after leaving an aircraft. Gatwick said staff were helping to disembark three passengers with restricted mobility at the time, including the man’s partner. He decided to leave the EasyJet plane rather than wait for staff to […]
Week Commencing 09/05/2022 – In The News
Mental Health Awareness Week: How to avoid loneliness when working from home This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week, which runs from 9-15 May, will explore the experience of loneliness, its effect on our mental health and how we can all play a part in reducing loneliness in our communities. In this article, Heather Beach provides […]
Week Commencing 04/11/2019 – In The News
Farming Partnership Fined After Member of the Public Killed The Farming Partnership B A L Ackroyd has been fined £18,000 with costs of £10,690 after a member of the public was killed. On 22 February 2017, the deceased was struck by a telescopic loader being driven by farmer Anthony Ackroyd. Mr Ackroyd was driving a telescopic loader […]