New Occupational Disease Webpages Launched on HSE Website

Occupational disease is a big issue – a life-altering experience for some, a life-ending illness for others. HSE have launched new webpages to help create healthier and efficient workplaces. These pages include sections on occupational cancers and respiritory diseases. More information can be found on HSE’s Occupational Disease Webpages. More information on health topics specific…

Lagan Ferrovial Costain A8 Belfast Buildhealth

Improving health on road work sites in Northern Ireland through BuildHealth NI

Principal Contractor Lagan Ferrovial Costain (LFC) has nominated the Transport NI A8 Belfast to Larne dualling project as a BuildHealth Champion Site. BuildHealth, a health initiative developed by the Northern Ireland (NI) construction industry, is spearheaded by construction companies with support from the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI), employer organisations and trade…

Design Beyond Construction Seminar – 12 March 2014

12 March 2014 1:00 pm Location: University of Ulster, Jordanstown Campus HSENI and ICE Expert Health & Safety Panel invite you to a seminar which will provide essential information for Designers, CDM-C and Contractors in the health and safety issues in Design, Build, Finance and Operate projects.  The seminar will outline the roles and responsibilities…

Mesothelioma victims compensation

News Article from the Safety and Health Practitioner The official magazine of IOSH Mesothelioma victims entitled to £123,000, DWP announces Thousands of sufferers of mesothelioma will be able to claim an average of £123,000 in compensation, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced The Government has increased this from the initial £115,000 that…