Occupational Safety & Health Journal - June 2008
Regular items
2 News
A round-up of events in the occupational health and safety world.
12 Court Report
Edward Hodson examines some recent health and safety prosecutions involving unsafe systems of work.
20 Book Reviews
Pat Burling gives her opinion on the latest OSH publications.
28 Sitegeist
More websites of interest found by Helen Rosser.
36 Safety Groups UK
News and programme listings from the nationwide network of local voluntary health and safety groups which are affiliated to RoSPA.
40 Market Place
Products and services of interest to health and safety professionals.
46 Parting Shots: Time for change
RoSPA’s occupational safety adviser, Roger Bibbings, asks is it time to rethink national health and safety strategy?
Features
15 Check Points: RPE
Respiratory protective equipment (RPE) is used as a final means of defence against airborne contaminants. Greg Barber discusses the different types of RPE and its selection.
23 Working Life: Male order
Men’s Health Week takes place this month. As well as focusing on how to better target work-related health messages, the week also aims to highlight the role employers can play in raising men’s awareness of all health issues. Nick Cook reports.
31 Health Focus: Data collection
Much store is placed on evidence-based occupational health practice but how we go about acquiring that evidence is keenly debated. Elizabeth Gates reports.
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