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The article reports on a roundtable discussion on the Corporate Manslaughter Act, which will be enacted on April 6, 2008 in Great Britain. The law allows blame on a company when health and safety practices lead to death, as replacement of existing law that apportions blame to an individual in a company. The discussion focused on the biggest risk areas for the hospitality industry, the responsibility of sub-contractors, and staff training. They panel considers the act as a wake-up call for the hospitality industry to reassess risk management.

The article looks at how safety is embedded across the centres of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult set up by the British government to foster growth and success in the advanced manufacturing sector. Topics mentioned include the seven catapults originally established by the government including cell therapy, future cities, and transport systems, thoughts from Health and Safety Executive Chairman Judith Hackitt on safety considerations, and some of the drawbacks of industrial robots.

The article focuses on views of several legal experts from law firms in Great Britain on sentencing guidelines for health and safety offences and corporate manslaughter. Topics discussed include narration of Charles Gibson of Henderson Chambers, on fines concerning safety environments for shareholders and management, organizations are being persecuted for safety matters according to Kevin Elliott of Eversheds LLP and Prashant Popat of Henderson Chambers reflects on firms' turn over.

The article gives an overview of the rail legislation changes in Great Britain following investments into rail infrastructure. It outlines the risk acceptance principles of the Common Safety Method for Risk Evaluation and Assessment (CSM REA) for the construction rail industry. These include the structural and functional subsystems that must be defined during changes to railway subsystems, operation and organization, and the steps for hazard identification and assurance evidence documentation.

The article offers news briefs related to environmental protection in Great Britain in 2008. The European Parliament's Environment Committee has rejected the European proposals on the use of carcinogenic, mutagenic, neurotoxic and reprotoxic substances on November 5. The European Parliament's Environment Committee has passed new measures aimed to reduce the use and toxicity of pesticides used on crops throughout the European Union (EU).

The article provides information about the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order known as RRFSO, to be introduced by the Government in England and Wales in October 2006. The new fire legislation will affect all businesses and non-domestic premises, including charity institutions, hotels and restaurants. Part of the changes brought by the new legislation is the abolition of existing fire certificates obtained by the businesses and non-domestic premises.

The article focuses on the involvement of workers in managerial decision-making for improving health, safety and business performance. It mentions that leadership and worker involvement was responsible for the success of the 2012 Olympic Games construction project in which no workplace death occurred. It further mentions that if occupational health and safety, and worker involvement will be considered then it will improve the economic performance of Great Britain.

Excellent health, safety, and environment (HSE) performance was maintained throughout the decommissioning and removal of the first major offshore UK installation of the North Sea, the North West Hutton (NWH) installation. The NWH installation was composed of an 18 000-t steel jacket support structure and 20 000 t of topside modules. The total offshore removal program was executed with approximately 900,000 man-hours, with no days-away-from-work cases or high-potential-safety incidents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the health and safety reforms introduced in the British construction industry. It claims that the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has called on insurers to help promote good health and safety management and encourage a common-sense strategy in the sector. The report by Professor Ragnar Löfstedt on the state of the health and safety regulation in the British construction industry is also examined.

The article focuses on the statements by Philip White of Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in Great Britain on the status of the construction industry in terms of health and safety issues. White notes that workplace fatalities, which rise at roughly 15% in the 2010/2011 statistics, is a reflection of government policy and that HSE is committed on the sector's inspection and enforcement. He cites that costs recovery impacts large and small companies.

The article offers information on the assessment of health and safety risks of migrant workers in the hospitality industry. It states that migrant workers have become important in the hospitality industry, doing jobs that the British workforce avoids. It notes that these workers are not well protected from health and safety risks. The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work observes that migrants are employed more in certain sectors, in one hand, the high-skilled information, technology and professional jobs and on the other hand, the so-called "three D jobs" dirty, dangerous and demanding.

The article discusses the HSG65 guidelines for the textile rental industry in Great Britain. The guidelines describe successful health and safety management to protect the people, buildings and equipment of a business. Some of the routine procedures under the guidelines include quality control and engineering maintenance or planned preventative maintenance. It emphasizes the need to cover mobile staff in sales roles, route delivery and trunking vehicles.

This section offers news briefs on the construction industry in Great Britain as of January 10, 2008. Social housing and construction firm Higgins posted an increase in profits. The Major Contractors Group has said all supervisors on its sites will have to attend ConstructionSkills' Supervisors Safety Training Scheme. Bonar Floors has bought carpet tiles producer Westbond.

The article reports how public register of crane safety checks would ensure that Michael Alexa, the first British public to be killed in a tower crane collapse in September 2006, will be the last victim. The register would list the date and details of safety checks that have been done on individual cranes. Members of the public would have immediate confirmation that all tower cranes have undergone independent and thorough safety checks. It would be up to the contractors to ensure that the public sees the information needed.

Provides a guide for constructors regarding the best practices in the British construction industry. Education of the people about the construction industry; Health and safety; Integration of the supply chain; Role of the government in the construction industry.

The article discusses several safety issues overlooked by organisations that can develop a transformation in safety culture and performance through improved leadership by the citing the reference of sinking of the ship Titanic. Topics discussed include promotion of health and safety professional on the basis of their contribution towards industrial safety, setting objectives for people and reward them for achieving them, and use of leadership development programmes for safety leadership.

The article outlines the Common Safety Method for Risk Evaluation and Assessment (CSM REA) fro the construction industry in Great Britain. It discusses the codes of practice for assessing and demonstrating the safety of a design/product and its implementation. Also explained are the approach for using of a reference system to determine the safety requirements for a similar system and for using qualitative or quantitative risk assessment if hazards cannot be assessed as acceptably safe.

The article reports on behaviour-related deaths in the workplace and how to prevent them in Great Britain. Topics discussed include the factors which could trigger work accidents, the development of the principle of Heinrich's triangle, and the promotion of a safety culture. Also provided is information on how Formula One teams achieved a safety culture following the application of their skills and ingenuity to safety.

The article reports on the insights of Chris Jones, chair of the Waste Industry Safety and Health (WISH) Forum, regarding the criticisms to the industry in Great Britain. Topics that he discussed include the public perception that the entire sector has a poor safety practice, the industry's diversity, and the goals of the WISH. Also mentioned are the regulatory challenges face by the sector and health and safety issues in the workplace.

The article focuses on the issue of negotiation in the electromagnetic field (EMF) directive in United Kingdom, related to risk arising for workers from physical agents such as vibration, electromagnetic fields and optical radiation. It discusses the concerns raised during the directive's negotiation which includes the process which do not result harmful EMF effect, limit of sensory-effects exposure and action levels for magnetic and electric fields. INSET: BODY OF EVIDENCE- HEALTH EFFECTS OF EMF.

The article reflects on Rob Strange who will retire from the position of chief executive officer (CEO) at the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and also reflects on the future of industrial safety and health in Great Britain. It mentions that IOSH is aiming to become the biggest health and safety professional body in the world. It states that the training and education related to industrial safety was the major area that has reported growth during his reign.

The article presents information on the health and safety professionals of Great Britain who have many things to learns from the business practices of the some of the most successful companies of the world. It informs that the public continues to express dissatisfaction with health and safety, because of its perceived overbearing and bureaucratic impact on their lives.

The author discusses the need for the health and safety profession in Great Britain to adapt to the changes brought about by political challenges and economic crisis to ensure workplace health and safety. It suggests that health and safety professionals should look for ways on how to use communication technologies in educating people and raising awareness of health and safety. It also emphasizes the importance of simplifying the regulatory framework to implement health and safety services.

The article provides an overview on the issues involving pregnant employees and new mothers that need to be addressed by health and safety practitioners in Great Britain. It notes that the importance of ensuring the health and well-being of pregnant employees and new mothers is a vital task for practitioners. The legislation that protects women during pregnancy also extends to any breast-feeding period.

The article describes the characteristics of small contractors, and how these can influence their attitude to health and safety, and the key issues that customers must think when engaging small supply companies in construction works in Great Britain. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has given closer scrutiny to the health and safety management arrangements of small contractors. The CDM Regulations 2007 aimed at improving overall management and coordination of health, safety and welfare.

The article discusses the importance of combining regulatory compliance with "Six Sigma principles" and "lean" to improve safety in the various operations of businesses in Great Britain. It notes that this approach entails several benefits including the opportunity given to employees to explain about their performance on a specific task. It also allows the interaction between the company and the employees who are involved in the daily operation of the facility.

The article focuses on the concerns on the health and safety legislation for businesses in Great Britain. It says that legislative intention relating to heath and safety can be addressed by removing risk and improving safety performance and standards. It cites two examples of legislative compliance which ensures the safety of employees such as the legal compliance at a chemical site in the U.S. and the installation of carbon-dioxide extinguishing system at a site in Europe for fire control.

The article offers a process on how to specify and apply reliable and cost effective exhaust ventilation in office buildings in Great Britain. It includes understanding which work processes emit airborne contaminants. Another is for employers to write down their local exhaust ventilation (LEV) specification and make their needs clear. It also includes properly maintaining the LEV systems.

The article reports on the failure of employers to respond to the continuous campaign of Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to establish the notion that worker involvement improves health, safety and business performance in Great Britain. It mentions that a large number of employers are breaking the law by failing to comply with the legal duty to consult their workers. It states that the findings also concluded that joint working improves health and safety performance among businesses.

The article discusses principles for good contractor management under the Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations 2007 in Great Britain. It indicates that the health and safety implications of the work clients want to be contracted should be determined. It advises clients to choose competent and adequately resourced contractors. It claims that there should be constant communication between the client and the contractor when it comes to deciding on safety rules and procedures.

The article discusses the occurrence and causes of at-height incidents in Great Britain in 2011. It mentions that about 52.6% of work-related injuries that occurred in the country involved at-height cases. It explores some ways on the things that can be done to secure industrial workers and prevent these accidents.

The article discusses the tendency for employers in Great Britain to overlook electric-arc risk due to the uncertainty of individuals on its proper assessment and management. It offers information on an electric-arc flash and the damage that it can cause to industrial workers. It explores the common causes of electrical flashover and how to prevent them.

The article discusses the practical and legal factors that should be considered to carry out a safe work-at-height rescue and evacuation procedures in Great Britain in 2011. It mentions that the key points to be addressed are person safety, rescue equipment, and evacuation method. It also notes to be cautious on the first-aid requirements and the move of casualty to safe area.

The article presents an overview on how to achieve business compliance under financial restrictions in Great Britain. It claims that the move of some businesses to trim budgets will possibly bring a dangerous level of risks. Moreover, it highlights the need to appreciate that periodic fixed inspection and testing will be of great contribution on electrical safety compliance and essential remedial framework must be completed in a certain time frame.

The article discusses the use of integrated working by Taylor Woodrow in its various construction projects in Great Britain. It includes an in-depth analysis of Taylor Woodrow's use of integrated teams to improve training, health and safety and productivity, as well as a description of its partnership arrangements with the London Underground, the BAA and Tesco.

The article discusses the perceived failure of British building control departments to enforce compliance with Part L of the Building Regulations. It is stated that the departments tend to focus on health and safety rather than energy conservation. Paul Everall of Local Authority Building Control expresses concern on the extension of self-certification to whole projects. Milton Keynes council surveyor Steve Evans said self-certification works when there is a single professional body responsible for compliance.

An interview with British Housing Minister Yvette Cooper is presented. She says the housing industry needs to recognize its responsibility to meet the challenges in skills and capacity, and to expand. She asserts that the housebuilding sector needs to have proper safeguards and proper health and safety standards in place to avoid deaths on housing sites. She notes that there are considerable advantages in a planning gain supplement.

An interview with Lord McKenzie of Luton, the British minister for health and safety, is presented. He offers his views on the rise of fatality rate in the construction industry. McKenzie mentions that the refurbished and new housebuilding sectors need to address safety. He also describes the policy of the Health and Safety Executive in prosecuting negligent companies.