Americans increase health and safety budget
Under budget plans announced by US President Obama last month, the US Government will increase funding for the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
 
Contrasting risk perception of Polish and Irish construction workers
Concern at the number of fatalities and injuries suffered by non-national workers, which prompted the HSA to commission research into the issue, has been a cause of concern to the construction industry, and was the reason why John Lordan, health and safety manager with one of Ireland’s leading construction companies, Fleming Construction, chose as the subject for his MSc thesis to compare the perceptions of risk of Polish and Irish construction workers.
 
Irish failure alleged on Environmental Impact Assessments
The European Commission is alleging that under planning and development regulations, the Irish Government has exempted nearly all demolition works from the requirement to carry out an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
 
GHS predictions reflect reduced economic activity
The EPA predicts that notwithstanding the economic downturn, Ireland still faces a challenge to meet its obligations under both the Kyoto Protocol and the EU’s binding 2020 targets.
 
Waste report advocates new segregation regulations
New regulations or bye-laws to enforce the segregation and separate collection of food waste are among the priority actions required in waste disposal, according to the EPA.
 
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