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Businesses urged to protect workplaces against fire safety risks

Workplace safety is and always has been a key element for any business owner, site manager or company executive to take into consideration.

Ensuring sufficient fire safety procedures are in place is of paramount importance, so to highlight this and the need to reduce the risks in the workplace, Fire Seals Direct have created the following infographic which offers plenty of safety information and some key stats on where the risks are likely to lie.

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Survey shows new and emerging risks for workplaces

In late 2014, the EU-Occupational Safety and Health Agency bought out some statistics based on a survey they conducted using data collected from workplaces in 36 European countries. The survey focuses on health and safety in establishments when it comes to new and emerging risks, including physical and psychosocial risks – an area that is often omitted from surveys.

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Unclarified Chinese exports & CE confusion put industry at risk, say BSCA

The British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA) have made a plea to ensure Chinese exports meet minimum standards for CE marking after tested steel was found to contain ‘elevated levels’ of other metals.

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Build UK launched with Action Plan to deliver change

Build UK has marked its official launch today by publishing an Action Plan to address key industry issues and in turn improve the delivery of projects and drive growth.

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