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		<title>The History of Asbestos</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[4000 BC
Asbestos used for wicks in lamps and candles. The substance was known as &#8220;asbestos&#8221;, meaning inextinguishable or unquenchable.
2000-3000 BC
Embalmed bodies of Egyptian pharaohs were wrapped in asbestos clothes to offset the ravages of time.
2500 BC
Used in Finland to strengthen clay pots.
800-900
Anecdotal evidence of Charlemagne&#8217;s table cloth being made from woven asbestos.
1000
Mediterranean’s used chrysotile from [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=safetynut.wordpress.com&blog=4009196&post=293&subd=safetynut&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Warehouse Safety &#8211; Walkie Trucks and Pallet Jack Use</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:22:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The walkie trucks/pallet jacks are very versatile, but can be dangerous if not used properly. This equipment is designed to transport loads, unload, lift, pick, stage, and store materials or product. Workers operating walkie trucks/pallet jacks may be injured by the pallet jack rolling over feet, hands caught between the operating handle and a fixed [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=safetynut.wordpress.com&blog=4009196&post=291&subd=safetynut&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Warehouse Health and Safety &#8211; Hand Truck Operations</title>
		<link>http://safetynut.wordpress.com/2009/06/13/warehouse-health-and-safety-hand-truck-operations/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 14:33:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Warehousing involves the movement of products, equipment, and materials.  This must be accomplished in a safe manner, as well as protecting the product.
While loading or unloading and moving materials on hand trucks, the following safety tips should be observed:
•	When loading hand trucks, keep your feet clear of the wheels.
•	Do not exceed the manufacturer&#8217;s load [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=safetynut.wordpress.com&blog=4009196&post=288&subd=safetynut&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Proud to annouce health and safety support for cleaning services company</title>
		<link>http://safetynut.wordpress.com/2009/05/24/proud-to-annouce-health-and-safety-support-for-cleaning-services-company/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 17:16:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are proud to announce that a Birmingham based Home, Office and Oven Cleaning Services chooses Veritas Consulting as their retained Health and Safety Advisers.
This week a Birmingham Based Domestic, Commercial Cleaning Services contractor appointed Veritas Consulting as their “Competent Person” an affordable health and safety retainer service. Spring Cleaning Services Office Cleaning Services Birmingham [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=safetynut.wordpress.com&blog=4009196&post=286&subd=safetynut&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Proud to annouce Health and Safety Support for Groundworks Contractor</title>
		<link>http://safetynut.wordpress.com/2009/05/17/proud-to-annouce-health-and-safety-support-for-groundworks-contractor/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 18:23:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are proud to announce that a Birmingham based Groundwork and demolition contractor chooses Veritas Consulting as their retained Health and Safety Advisers.
This week a Birmingham Based Groundwork and Demolition Contractor appointed Veritas Consulting as their “Competent Person” an affordable health and safety retainer service. Velcol Groundworks Contractor Birmingham offer a superb range  of [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=safetynut.wordpress.com&blog=4009196&post=280&subd=safetynut&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Carrying out an Asbestos Survey</title>
		<link>http://safetynut.wordpress.com/2009/05/03/carrying-out-an-asbestos-survey/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 10:51:00 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Asbestos]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[CARRYING OUT AN ASBESTOS SURVEY (SURVEYING)
The success and usefulness of an asbestos survey is dependent on a clear understanding of the client’s requirements, the specification and planning carried out and the training, experience and diligence of the surveyor. 
It is important that the surveyor has a good understanding of which products and materials are likely [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=safetynut.wordpress.com&blog=4009196&post=272&subd=safetynut&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Fire Risk Assessment and the Classification of Fires</title>
		<link>http://safetynut.wordpress.com/2009/04/05/fire-risk-assessment-and-the-classification-of-fires/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 15:10:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[CLASSIFICATION OF FIRES
Although the principles of fire development and spread apply to all fire, fires are classified as types A, B, C or D depending on the actual combustible materials involved. This classification is extremely important when deciding which extinguisher should be used in the event of a fire, not all extinguishers are suitable for [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=safetynut.wordpress.com&blog=4009196&post=269&subd=safetynut&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>CDM Regulations 2007 &#8211; Enforcement and Liability</title>
		<link>http://safetynut.wordpress.com/2009/03/20/cdm-regulations-2007-enforcement-and-liability/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:27:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Health &#38; Safety Executive will remain the main enforcing authority for CDM2007. HSE inspectors have various powers:
Informal Action: the inspector will tell the duty holder what to do to comply with the law and explain why.
Improvement Notice: the inspector can issue an improvement notice telling the duty holder to take prescribed action to comply [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=safetynut.wordpress.com&blog=4009196&post=264&subd=safetynut&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Health and safety offences act 2008</title>
		<link>http://safetynut.wordpress.com/2009/03/15/health-and-safety-offences-act-2008/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 17:52:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Health and Safety Offences Act 2008 came into force in January 2009. Amending Section 33 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, it raises the maximum penalties which can be imposed by lower courts on those who breach health and safety legislation from £5,000 to £20,000.
The Act also increases the range of [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=safetynut.wordpress.com&blog=4009196&post=261&subd=safetynut&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>How to write a Method Statement or Safe System of Work</title>
		<link>http://safetynut.wordpress.com/2009/03/09/how-to-write-a-method-statement-or-safe-system-of-work/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:01:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The purpose of a method statement is to ensure, where safety critical, work is carried out in a particular sequence. There are few examples where their definitive requirements are laid done by statute or other regulatory standard. Where they do exist they are predominantly for high-risk activities such as licensed asbestos removal, demolition and steel [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=safetynut.wordpress.com&blog=4009196&post=252&subd=safetynut&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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