By NISO News on Wed, 02 May 2012 15:59:00 GMT

On 1 May 2012, Cork Circuit Criminal Court handed down a fine of €300,000 following a chemical explosion on the Corden Pharma Ltd site, Little Island, Co. Cork on April 28th 2008 when one employee was killed and a second seriously injured.

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By NISO News on Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:25:11 GMT

Trade union Unite has accused the UK Government of “hiding behind statistics”, as workplace deaths are underestimated by more than 800%. Read More »

By NISO News on Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:23:13 GMT

Marking World Day for Safety and Health at Work (28 April), Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton, T.D., today urged all employers and employees alike to take the opportunity of this day to reflect on how workplaces could be made safer to avoid injuries and fatalities.

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By NISO News on Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:20:50 GMT

With two million people dying every year from work-related accidents and diseases, the United Nations has stressed the need for protecting the safety and health of workers across the world as part of transitioning into a green economy. Read More »

By NISO News on Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:43:41 GMT

Abbott Ireland Diagnostics Division from Sligo won both the Previous Entrants and Novices' categories of the All Ireland Safety Quiz Finals which was held in Athlone on Saturday, 21 April 2012. Read More »

By NISO News on Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:47:46 GMT

Looking to obtain a free subscription to IOSH's Safety and Health Practitioner. We tell you how!

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By NISO News on Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:36:25 GMT

The Workers' Health Education website aims to provide a database of learning materials for safe and healthy work all over the world.

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By NISO News on Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:29:37 GMT

A diet high in red meat can shorten life expectancy, according to researchers at Harvard Medical School.

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By NISO News on Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:33:03 GMT

Workers’ Memorial Day, which is held on 28 April each year, commemorates the thousands of people who have died, been injured or made ill through their work.

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By NISO News on Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:28:05 GMT

One in three British workers suffers from poor sleep, research shows, with stress, computers and taking work home blamed for the lack of quality slumber.

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