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Grenfell fire would not have spread but for cladding, says leaked report
Fire
Grenfell fire would not have spread but for cladding, says leaked report
Bullying
ISO 45001 roundtable - full discussion - gap analyses and assessments
UK self-employed safety law exemption breaches charter, says European committee
Regulation/Enforcement
UK self-employed safety law exemption breaches charter, says European committee

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Safe systems of work
London council had been “repeatedly warned” about open inspection pit

A London council has been found guilty of breaching s 3(1) of the Health and Safety at Work Act after a woman fell into a vehicle inspection pit.
Fire
Hackitt fire review calls for simpler regulatory structure

The fire safety regime covering high-risk buildings is “not fit for purpose” according to the interim report by the independent review of building regulations and fire safety chaired by Dame Judith Hackitt.
Leadership
IOSH 2017: Day 1

Day one of IOSH 2017 was marked by some arresting personal testimony.

Features

Kevin Myers, International Association of Labour Inspection, IALI
Assurance
Leader interview
Kevin Myers, IALI
REACH - European chemicals regulation. Deadline approacing
Chemicals
Chemical regulation
REACH: the clock is ticking
ISO 45001 management standard
Management systems
Management standards
Table Talk: ISO 45001 management standards

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Bullying
Ill-treatment
Uncivil acts

The extent of ill-treatment, bullying and violence in Republic of Ireland workplaces is highlighted in new IOSH-sponsored research.
Work at height
Case study
Humber Bridge: open all hours

Maintaining the Grade 1 listed structure involves working round high wind speeds and 24/7 traffic flow.
Employee involvement
Quality management
Learning from: quality managers

In our series on what OSH professionals can learn from other professions, we look at those who are responsible for minimising defects and ensuring improvement. 
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Lawrence Waterman, OBE CFIOSH
Lawrence Waterman
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why it is time to renew the profession’s campaigning zeal

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Richard Jones
On

ensuring there will never be another Rana Plaza

 

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