IOSH calls for safety champions to educate the young
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The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) has issued a policy document which calls for better education of young people concerning workplace dangers. Approximately 18,000 workers aged 16-24 years suffer work-related injuries each year in the UK. Many of these injuries are serious, and there are 25 work-related deaths in this age group each year. The IOSH believes that many of these tragedies could be prevented with better education on occupational health and safety. It is also calling for schools to appoint health and safety champions to support this policy.
Publication Name: Health & Safety at Work
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0141-8246
Year: 1999
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Prosecutions down but fines up, says HSE
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The number of prosecutions brought by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) dropped by more than 20% in 2004-05 according to enforcement figures. The fact pointed out states that fines for conviction following its investigations jumped 31% to pound sterling 18675 in the year 2004 as evidence that the courts are treating health and safety offences more seriously.
Publication Name: Health & Safety at Work
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0141-8246
Year: 2005
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