IOSH: new legislation reinforces need for safety focus

Companies that “play” at health and safety will find it tough to survive the current economic climate, the president of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) has warned.

Nattasha Freeman says that with the new Health and Safety (Offences) Act due to come into force on 16 January, it is imperative that firms take their health and safety responsibilities seriously.

She says:

"Those firms with poor health and safety practices, or firms that fail to provide... (232 more words)

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