World SHEQ News
New offshore oil and gas rig policies
June 21st, 2011
A 2011 oil and gas market research report reveals effects of the BP Deepwater Horizon Gulf of Mexico oil drill rig spill on HSE management and legislation.
Cell phone radiation linked to brain cancer
June 3rd, 2011
Cell phone radiation is a carcinogenic hazard contributing to cancer, says the World Health Organisation, reversing its former neutral or ‘inconclusive’ stance.
How to get managerial safety commitment
May 27th, 2011
Some health and safety practitioners complain about ‘corporate lip service to safety on a shoestring budget, but sheq officials should learn managerial language.
Health work TB infection guide
May 23rd, 2011
WHO, UNAIDS and the ILO launched international guidelines to protect health workers against HIV and TB infection in November 2010.
Insurer confirms risks are linked
May 19th, 2011
The AON 2010 -2011 business risk study prioritises economic risk as the greatest business threat, linked to political risks.
World Environment Day on 5 June
May 19th, 2011
World Environmental Day (WED) is celebrated on 5 June 2011, an annual event by which the UN stimulates awareness of the need for political and public action.
Free chemicals product safety data
May 4th, 2011
Chemicals product health and safety data and MSDSs on most substances and products worldwide, is posted for free at www.icca-chem.org/global-product-strategy
Second blast killed eight investigators
May 3rd, 2011
A minor change in a PVC pipe, and poor change mangement, had led to the death of eight people in dual process plant explosion incidents.
Labour want safety management systems
April 29th, 2011
The labour movement want business and states to initiate health and safety risk management systems at enterprise level, according to a major 2011 ILO report.
How to audit a management system
April 28th, 2011
Sheq management system audits could avoid traditional audit pitfalls. New or renewed audit cycles could avoid perception problems and ensure good management.
