Latest news on the Unite health and safety news website - click the link after each story for the full text. Remember to check the website at http://www.amicustheunion.org/safetynews/ for regular safety news updates.
Asbestos condition 'is a good thing' outrage
The trade union Unite has accused the insurance industry of fighting a 'virulent' campaign against recognition of the asbestos-related condition pleural plaques.
http://www.theherald.co.uk/politics/news/display.var.2438287.0.Union_criticises_insurers_over_asbestos_illness.php
Overwork and stress are top work concerns
Overwork and stress are the top problems facing workers, according to new TUC research.
http://www.tuc.org.uk/economy/tuc-15245-f0.cfm
Promoting Health at Work
Guidance for Safety Representatives.
http://www.tuc.org.uk/h_and_s/tuc-15265-f0.cfm
Display Screen Equipment - online HSE case studies
Find out how organisations tackled computer user problems.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/msd/dse/casestudies.htm?ebul=hsegen/18-aug-2008&cr=16
Slips & Trips eLearning Package - Freely available autumn 2008
STEP is an eLearning package developed by the HSE, providing slips and trips guidance through interactive learning. It will be free to access this autumn - register now.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/slips/step/index.htm?ebul=hsegen/18-aug-2008&cr=2
HSE statement of forthcoming regulations 2008-2009
This HSE statement details changes to occupational health and safety law and practice that are due to commence over the next twelve months.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/legislation/forthcoming.htm?ebul=hsegen/11-aug-2008&cr=8
Ladder exchange - starts 1 September 2008
HSE initiative 'Ladder Exchange 2008' aims to highlight the risks associated with using a dodgy ladder and provide employers with the opportunity to exchange their substandard ladder for a new one at a discounted price.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/falls/ladderexchange.htm?ebul=hsegen/11-aug-2008&cr=5
Workplace bullying conference, Midlands 15-16 November
The UK National Work Stress Network is holding a conference on eradicating workplace bullying, including cyberbullying, on Saturday 15 November and Sunday 16 November 2008. The event will take place at the Hillscourt Conference Centre, near Birmingham.
http://www.amicustheunion.org/default.aspx?page=8996
Unite dismay as government report advocates less than three minutes a day for health and safety
A government report says small firms spend under three and a half minutes a day on health and safety admin but thinks, to the dismay of Unite, that this should be cut further to reduce costs.
http://www.amicustheunion.org/pdf/Government%20Report%20advocates%20less%20than%20three%20minutes%20a%20day%20for%20health%20&%20safety.pdf
Workplace wellbeing programmes 'proving effective'
Initiatives designed to improve the health and wellbeing of employees can have a positive impact, according to the results of a new government - funded pilot scheme.
http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/hr_strategy_and_practice/workplace_wellbeing_programmes_percentproving_effectivepercent_844.html
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