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Quarter of London Construction Sites Fail Safety Inspection
April 2013
The HSE has failed a quarter of all London construction sites following a month long inspection initiative. Read More...
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New HSE 'Busy Builder' Information for the Construction Industry
March 2013
The HSE have published a number of leaflets under the ‘Busy Builder’ brand aimed at small to medium sized businesses (SMEs) involved in high risk activity. Read More...
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HSE 'Myth Busters' Provides Risk Assessment Clarification
March 2013
The HSE Challenge Panel provides a mechanism for anyone to challenge advice on health and safety which is disproportionate or inaccurate. READ MORE...
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HSE Propose Reform to Competency Cards
January 2013
The HSE has stated that one of its key priorities for 2013 will be reforming how ‘competence’ is proven with pre-qualifications. READ MORE...
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PASMA Warns Against Fake Training Centres
November 2012
Following the recent announcement by PASMA that more and more fake training centres are sprouting up, Turner Access would like to remind all readers that we offer fully accredited PASMA courses at our Glasgow and Aberdeen training centres. READ MORE...
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Better Guidance Needed for Work at Height Regulations
November 2012
The HSE has concluded there is to be no change to the Work at Height Regulations (WAHR) but better guidance is needed. READ MORE...
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Work at Height Flagged by HSE
October 2012
The HSE has found a significant proportion of sites in Scotland working at height in a dangerous manner. READ MORE...
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HSE Introduce Fee for Intervention (FFI)
October 2012
At Turner Access we are committed to achieving Best Practice in Scaffolding, Access and Falsework and to highlight that Best Practice saves lives. READ MORE...
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HSE Construction Division Plan of Work for 2012/2013
September 2012
The HSE has recently published the Construction Division Plan of work for 2012/13 as part of their 3 year Plan of Work. READ MORE...
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Working at Height put under Safety Spotlight
September 2012
Construction sites across Scotland are being put under the safety spotlight as part of an inspection initiative aimed at reducing death, injury and ill health when working at height. READ MORE...
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New Guidelines for Working at Height in the Paper Industry
June 2012
The HSE has published new guidelines for working safely at height in the paper industry. READ MORE...
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HSE launches Falls from Vehicles Campaign
June 2012
The HSE has launched a new campaign aimed at preventing falls from vehicles in the workplace. READ MORE...
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Advance Guardrail Training mandatory on PASMA courses
April 2012
Turner Access welcomes the news that PASMA will allocate funds to assist training centres with the purchase of Advance Guardrail (AGR) equipment. READ MORE...
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Asbestos legislation updated
April 2012
Asbestos is the single greatest cause of work-related deaths in the UK. Legislation has been updated to curb its impact. READ MORE...
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No link between HSE activities and health and safety outcomes
April 2012
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has concluded that there is no proven link between HSE activities and final health and safety outcomes. READ MORE...
