News - February 2012

World news round-up

28th February 2012

Environmental aspects of oil production to be discussed at Dubai conference

Assessing the environmental aspects of carrying out offshore operations in Arab states is on the agenda at the seventh Offshore Arabia Conference and ...

22nd February 2012

Investigation launched after oil spill

An inquiry has been launched after an oil spill led to harmful materials flowing into a brook. Absorbent pads have been installed in the brook in ...

17th February 2012

Chemical spill at hospital lab leads to evacuation

A chemical spill at a hospital lab in Australia led to dozens of people having to be evacuated from the facility. Workers on the sixth floor of the ...

16th February 2012

Health and safety law enforcement 'toothless and inadequate'

The coalition government's enforcement of health and safety law has been described as "toothless" and "inadequate" by a ...

15th February 2012

Workers evacuated due to chemical spill

A person was taken to hospital after breathing in fumes from a chemical spill in the south of England, which led to workers being evacuated as ...

14th February 2012

Japanese government to help with nuclear power plant compensation

The Japanese government has stepped in and is set to help with compensation payments as a result of an accident at the Fukushima nuclear power ...

13th February 2012

Health and safety laws 'vital', says MP

The importance of health and safety has been highlighted by an MP from the north-west of England who has argued legislation is "vital". ...

10th February 2012

Oil refinery highlighted for approach to health and safety

An oil refinery in the north of England has been singled out for praise by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) due to the high standards on show at ...

9th February 2012

Health and safety awards application deadline nears

Firms have been reminded that their time is running out if they wish to submit an application for this year's International Safety Awards, which ...

8th February 2012

China authorities on alert after chemical spill

Authorities in China are on alert as a result of emergency procedures being activated following a major chemical spill in the country. Water supplies ...

7th February 2012

Health and safety in Australia 'in crisis'

Health and safety laws need to be amended in Australia due to the number of staff members being injured or killed in workplace accidents in the ...

6th February 2012

Firms 'must take time on health and safety'

Companies have been reminded of the importance of ensuring their health and safety measures come up to the required standard. Roger Bibbings, ...

6th February 2012

Health and safety investment 'brings significant intangible benefits'

Companies have been reminded of the importance of making an investment in health and safety, due to the fact doing so can bring about significant ...

3rd February 2012

New recruits 'vulnerable' to workplace injuries, says HSE

Firms have been urged to ensure new members of staff undergo health and safety training, due to the fact they can be "vulnerable" to ...

2nd February 2012

Firms told investing in health and safety 'is a smart move'

Companies have been reminded of the importance of investing in health and safety, which could result in improvements being made to hazard ...

2nd February 2012

Health and safety 'fundamental' to offshore wind sector

The Crown Estate believes health and safety is to play a fundamental role in the development of the offshore wind industry in the UK in the coming ...

1st February 2012

Firms 'encouraged to qualify for new health and safety accreditation'

A new health and safety qualification is set to convince companies to try to qualify for this accreditation, according to Frances Richardson, ...