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Incidents involving agricultural transport and other vehicles remain one of the major causes of fatal farm accidents in Scotland, according to the Health and Safety Executive.
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Holyrood heard last week that the UK Government has reduced Health and Safety budgets by more than a third.
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When multiple accidents occur within a company, it is a clear sign that health and safety precautions need to be reassessed. Often, changes that need to be made are simple and inexpensive. This was true for drinks company Diageo Scotland Ltd.
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A 48-year-old man suffered lead poisoning after being exposed to the substance whilst at work. His employer, Frank Barnes Ltd, has been fined for health and safety failings.
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The TUC have published a Report which shows that an astonishing 1 in 5 workers are being forced to pay for their own Protective Equipment out of their own pockets.
The PPE Regulations are designed to protect employees from injuring themselves...