Occupational Safety Award winners supplement

Article Abstract:

The Sir George Earle Trophy of the RoSPA Occupational Safety Awards was won by the International Operations division of Foster Wheeler Energy. The international engineering contractor was commended for its low and diminishing accident rate along with the company's commitment to improve its safety record. Background to the awards is given, along details of the top prize holders, and a list of all winners.

Engineering services, Engineering firms, Foster Wheeler Energy Ltd.

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RSI award record

Article Abstract:

A gear shaving machine operator, Jane Inskip, employed at the Luton, UK, plant of Vauxhall, motor company, has obtained 59,618 pounds sterling compensation for repetitive strain injury (RSI). It is hoped that this, the biggest payment so far for such an injury, will set a precedent. An appeal will be made by Vauxhall.

Cases, Workplace accidents, Overuse injuries, Repetition strain injury, Vauxhall Motors Ltd.

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Health at work award

Article Abstract:

The Health Education Authority (HEA) has launched a new scheme setting a new national quality standard in health promotion in the workplace. The Health at Work Award incorporates 12 quality standards and concentrates on both lifestyle and organisational issues.

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