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Last call for Cedrec's ISO 14001 roundtable discussion!

As September approaches, you still have a little time to sign up to our roundtable discussion on the 2015 revision to ISO 14001.

The new ISO 14001:2015 standard should be released within th...

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Woodwork company fined after a loss of workers fingers

Woodwork company - Severn Valley Woodworks Limited - have been fined £8,000 after failing to effectively supervise their workers using dangerous equipment.

It was heard in Stroud Magistrate...

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Climate change could see Mediterranean holiday resorts avoided as temperatures soar

Climate change has long been in the news for the gradual creeping up of the temperatures, however increasing risks of wildfires and droughts mean holiday-makers could avoid Mediterranean resorts in...

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"Safetember" is national fork lift truck safety month

This month is national fork lift truck safety month with the aim of encouraging employees to speak up when they see danger.

Statistics show that fork lift trucks are by far the most dangero...

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Roofing company fined after worker's fall from height

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have fined Greenwich-based roofing contractors Chris Ball & Son Roofing Ltd., for safety breaches.

Magistrates heard how tw...

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Morrisons partners with FoodCycle!

Morrisons is the latest supermarket chain to support the use of surplus food in charitable efforts.

The supermarket has partnered with FoodCycle, a national charity that combines volunteers...

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Green Deal energy scheme scrapped by Government

The Government has removed it's funding for the Green Deal energy efficiency scheme which offers cash back and incentives on the installation of double glazing, insulation, and boilers.

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Nitrogen oxide emissions are no laughing matter

Reports have emerged that the third largest gaseous contributor to climate change, nitrous oxide is being underestimated by up to 40% in the US.

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Poor water quality threatens Olympians

A study commissioned by the Associated Press news agency has discovered that the waters in Rio de Janeiro in which athletes will be competing in the Olympic and Paralympic Games next year are so co...

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"A miracle he was not killed" says judge after fining logistics company 75,000

PK & IF Cobley Limited were fined £75,000 as employee Andrew Bannister, of 15 years, sustained life changing injuries after he was instructed to repair cracks in a fragile roof at Misterton Farm in...

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Hand and arm injury leads to fine

Totternhoe Metal Recycling Limited (TMR) have been fined £12,000 and ordered to pay costs of £1,889.60 after pleading guilty to breaching the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act...

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Pesticide experts told to bee quiet!

The Government have gagged their own pesticide advisers after they have refused to support an application by the National Farmers Union (NFU) to lift a ban on bee-harming chemicals. The insecticide...

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Third runway at Heathrow sends tempers soaring

The Airport Commission, on behalf of the UK government, has backed proposals for a third runway at Heathrow.

In an article on the Guardian, it is pointed out that "London’s air quality was...

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Solar Impulse breaks record

Solar Impulse, the solar-powered aeroplane currently flying around the world, has broken the record for the longest solo flight in a plane which has not been refuelled.

During one of the bi...

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HSE appoint new committee providing knowledge and advice on workplace health

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have appointed a panel of nine members to provide independent expert knowledge and advice on workplace health.

The Workplace He...

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