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  	<pubDate>Wed, 6 Feb 2008 12:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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   	 <title>HSE to carry out refurbishment site checks</title>
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   	 <pubDate>Tue, 5 Feb 2008 12:31:36 GMT</pubDate>
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			<![CDATA[The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has revealed that it is to perform spot checks on refurbishment sites across the UK this month.Inspectors are set to assess projects based on a number of...]]>
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   	 <title>Health and safety 'isn't something you can ignore'</title>
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   	 <pubDate>Fri, 1 Feb 2008 12:37:19 GMT</pubDate>
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			<![CDATA[Health and safety is not an issue that businesses within the construction industry can ignore, according to a leading body in the area.John Lacey, the chair of the Institution of Occupational Safety...]]>
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   	 <title>Gloves 'one of the most crucial elements of PPE'</title>
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   	 <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2008 11:02:51 GMT</pubDate>
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			<![CDATA[The use of hand protection is 'one of the most crucial elements' of personal protective equipment (PPE), according to a global glove manufacturer.Chris Gordon, the sales director of Mapa Spontex,...]]>
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   	 <title>Construction firms urged to follow safety legislation</title>
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   	 <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2008 12:59:50 GMT</pubDate>
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			<![CDATA[Construction firms have been urged by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to ensure they follow health and safety legislation.The government body made the call after it prosecuted a company over an...]]>
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   	 <title>Businesses in East Midlands praised for health and safety</title>
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   	 <pubDate>Thu, 1 Nov 2007 12:21:53 GMT</pubDate>
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			<![CDATA[Businesses across the East Midlands have been praised for helping to reduce the number of workplace injuries suffered in the area.New figures have revealed that businesses in regions including...]]>
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   	 <title>Construction Centre gives support to new HSE guide</title>
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   	 <pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2007 13:13:35 GMT</pubDate>
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			<![CDATA[The Construction Centre has given its backing to a new guide which encourages directors to become more responsible on health and safety issues.Created by the Institute of Directors (IoD) and the...]]>
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   	 <title>Hire firm that promotes PPE use wins safety award</title>
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   	 <pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2007 11:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<![CDATA[A UK-based equipment hire firm which promotes the use of protective workwear in the workplace has scooped a major award.Speedy Hire was awarded the Best Contribution to Health and Safety award at the...]]>
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   	 <title>HSE warns transport industry about falls from heights</title>
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   	 <pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2007 16:51:20 GMT</pubDate>
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			<![CDATA[The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has told employers in the transport industry to be aware of the dangers of working at height.In an announcement that may have protective workwear and safety...]]>
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   	 <title>New electrostatic discharge material launched</title>
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   	 <pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2007 11:36:14 GMT</pubDate>
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			<![CDATA[A new material designed to prevent electrostatic discharges from equipment including clamping handles and handwheels has been launched.Elesa has launched the new material in a range of its products,...]]>
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   	 <title>HSE warns construction firms about silicosis</title>
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   	 <pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:00:26 GMT</pubDate>
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			<![CDATA[The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned construction firms to follow regulations and use respiratory protection equipment when working closely with stone dust.Inspector Andrea Robbins also...]]>
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   	 <title>Free guide to PPE launched</title>
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   	 <pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:29:01 GMT</pubDate>
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			<![CDATA[A new guide outlining the different types of protective workwear that need to be used in hazardous situations has been launched.The Quick Reference Guide to Required Personal Protection Equipment...]]>
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   	 <title>Building firm donates PPE to probation scheme</title>
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   	 <pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2007 16:18:14 GMT</pubDate>
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			<![CDATA[A building firm based in Lancashire has donated personal protective equipment (PPE) and tools to a new council scheme in the region.The Lancashire Telegraph reported that construction business Travis...]]>
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   	 <title>SATRA makes new PPE appointment</title>
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   	 <pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2007 14:58:11 GMT</pubDate>
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			<![CDATA[Research and testing company SATRA has announced the appointment of two new members of staff to its safety product centre (SPC).Daniel Cotter and Geoff Graham have been recruited in an attempt to...]]>
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   	 <title>HSE warns companies about fall from heights risk</title>
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   	 <pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2007 11:13:08 GMT</pubDate>
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			<![CDATA[The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has once again warned companies to follow safety measures when employees are working at a height.The government body's announcement came after an Italian company...]]>
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   	 <title>'Constant vigilance' needed in bird flu fight, says WHO</title>
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   	 <pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:36:23 GMT</pubDate>
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			<![CDATA[The World Health Organisation (WHO) has emphasised that 'constant vigilance' is still needed in the fight against bird flu.Shigeru Omi, regional director of the WHO in South Korea, said that if...]]>
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   	 <title>One-third of workers at risk, says safety expert</title>
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   	 <pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2007 16:18:44 GMT</pubDate>
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			<![CDATA[Almost a third of construction refurnishment sites inspected put workers' lives at risk, an expert has emphasised.Stephen Williams, head of construction at the Health and Safety Executive,...]]>
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   	 <title>Asbestos fine has PPE implications</title>
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   	 <pubDate>Fri, 7 Sep 2007 14:40:16 GMT</pubDate>
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			<![CDATA[The dangers involved in working with asbestos have been highlighted by a recent Health and Safety Executive (HSE) prosecution.Wear Valley District Council was recently fined &#38;#163;18,000 at...]]>
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   	 <title>PPE international Conference announced</title>
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   	 <pubDate>Fri, 7 Sep 2007 14:32:33 GMT</pubDate>
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			<![CDATA[The first ever international conference on Personal Protective Equipment is to be held next year.The three-day event will take place in Guent, Belgium from May 21st to 23rd.The focus of the...]]>
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