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Have any other readers encountered the massive failings within the Modern Apprenticeship and NVQ systems? Five years ago we sought an initial intake of six apprentices. The idea was to …
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The page where readers expose their careers This month Tim Randall, age 56, group coach of the CSMA (Civil Service Motoring Association) tells how he sailed into training from an …
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What has been the impact of discrimination law on transsexuals and how will it affect the workplace?
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Top of the agenda at the conference was the issue of corporate manslaghter and its legal implications
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A study to identify staff knowledge about infection transmission and to quantify the incidence of infection to develop a strategy to reduce it
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The ultimate office communication aid, e-mail has undoubtedly transformed work culture, but a lack of control over the inbox has led to it becoming more of a hindrance than a help. We look at how training can help reduce the stress associated with e-mail use
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Proposals will increase penalties for health and safety offences
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This month’s news Dust exposure The HSE has published a new guidance package on reducing workers’ exposure to dust in the coating powders industry. It includes a free employee leaflet, …
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In his speech accepting the presidency of The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, Paul Faupel FIOSH RSP emphasised the increasing importance of cooperation in a working world that has …
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This month’s news Human rights Dr Gulleford also gave a paper on the Human Rights Act. This legislation is creating a great deal of media and public interest but in …
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The Health and Safety Commission has published a consultative document setting out its proposals to reduce the toll of occupational asthma. Up to 3,000 new cases are recorded each year, …
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This month’s news Tractor deaths study Lap straps on tractors would have prevented at least some of the 27 deaths in the past 10 years among tractor drivers who were …
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A new package from the Royal College of General Practitioners aims to give GPs, practice nurses and practice managers more support to treat and advise patients about occupational health. The …
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Measures include new regulations to harmonise consultation with workers on health and safety issues
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This month’s news Aspirin aspirations New uses for aspirin was the theme of a conference held at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. Researchers also reported on a pulmonary …