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3 July 2017
HSENI will be undertaking a focused inspection campaign on woodworking businesses throughout Northern Ireland during October 2017. The emphasis of the campaign will be on how woodworking businesses control risks from wood dust, maintain machinery gu..
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Rise in Prescription Drug Addiction
26 June 2017
Recent reports from a leading UK rehab provider have shown that the number of people addicted to legal prescription drugs is overtaking those struggling with heroin abuse. According to the report there has been a 22% increase in admissions caused ..
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Recent reports from a leading UK rehab provider have shown that the number of people addicted to legal prescription drugs is overtaking those struggling with heroin abuse. According to the report there has been a 22% increase in admissions caused ..
HSENI advice on Slips, Trips and Falls from Height
21 June 2017
HSENI have released some information on slips, trips and falls from heght. Read there press release here...
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HSENI have released some information on slips, trips and falls from heght. Read there press release here...
Portadown builder’s sentence increased at Court of Appeal
18 May 2017
Portadown builder Norman McKenzie has his sentence increased at Court of Appeal. This was in relatio..
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Portadown builder Norman McKenzie has his sentence increased at Court of Appeal. This was in relatio..
New Northern Ireland Workplace Health Leadership Group calls for effective occupational health management on Workers Memorial Day
28 April 2017
On Workers' Memorial Day, the newly formed Northern Ireland Workplace Health Leadership Group (NIWHLG) is ..
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On Workers' Memorial Day, the newly formed Northern Ireland Workplace Health Leadership Group (NIWHLG) is ..
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Protect your eyesight
5 April 2017
PHA & HSENI have made two eye safety posters available. The first is - 3 simple steps to protect your eyesight. The second is Avoiding eye injuries - a guide for managers. To obtain these posters (free) contact info@nisg.org.uk ..
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PHA & HSENI have made two eye safety posters available. The first is - 3 simple steps to protect your eyesight. The second is Avoiding eye injuries - a guide for managers. To obtain these posters (free) contact info@nisg.org.uk ..
Dungannon construction company prosecuted following workers death
11 March 2017
Mid Ulster Contracts Limited wasfined £50,000 at Londonderry Crown Court on 10/3/17 for Health and S..
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Mid Ulster Contracts Limited wasfined £50,000 at Londonderry Crown Court on 10/3/17 for Health and S..
IOSH: new UK approach needed to support those with ill-health and disabilities at work
25 February 2017
A change of approach is needed in how the UK tackles work-related illness and supports people with health conditions and disabilities who wish to be employed, says the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). Read their pres release here..
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A change of approach is needed in how the UK tackles work-related illness and supports people with health conditions and disabilities who wish to be employed, says the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). Read their pres release here..
New Belfast city fish and chip restaurant launches healthy menu
25 February 2017
Interesting article from the Belfast Newsletter on healthy eating and sustainability in Belfast's new Fish & Chip Restaurant. Read the article here...
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Interesting article from the Belfast Newsletter on healthy eating and sustainability in Belfast's new Fish & Chip Restaurant. Read the article here...
Proposals to ban smoking in cars carrying children
10 January 2017
Health Minister Michelle O’Neill has announced an eight-week consultation on regulations to restrict smoking in private vehicles when children are present. Health Minister Michelle O'Neill The draft regulations propose that the existing leg..
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Health Minister Michelle O’Neill has announced an eight-week consultation on regulations to restrict smoking in private vehicles when children are present. Health Minister Michelle O'Neill The draft regulations propose that the existing leg..
