Research: Nanotubes Can Attack the Immune System
Inhaling carbon nanotubes can suppress the immune system, according to new research carried out by theLovelace Respiratory Research Institute. READ FULL ARTICLE

Guidance Published on Line Management Behaviour and Stress at Work
A new programme has been launched to help identify the management behaviours that will help organisations reduce stress at work. READ FULL ARTICLE

CPS advises first corporate manslaughter charge under new act
In the first application of the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) on the 23 April 2009 has authorised a charge of corporate manslaughter. READ FULL ARTICLE

Stay safe - Health and safety in the recession: RoSPA urges firms not to ignoresafety during the recession
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is urging employers not to cut corners on health and safety during the economic downturn. READ FULL ARTICLE

Minister announces crane safety register
The government is to introduce a statutory register for tower cranes. The move, which comes after ministers had initially rejected the idea, follows pressure from unions and site safety campaigners. READ FULL ARTICLE

Workplace illness 'to get worse'
An ageing workforce and higher rates of illness and disease among employees will pose a serious threat to British business by 2030, a report has warned. READ FULL ARTICLE

Tougher Health and Safety Penalties
The Health and Safety Offences Act 2008 comes into force on Friday, 16 January 2009. This new Act will increase penalties and provide courts with greater sentencing powers for those who break health and safety law. READ FULL ARTICLE

New schools "put children to sleep"
A new study says environmentally friendly schools are creating high levels of CO2 in classrooms causing pupils to feel drowsy. READ FULL ARTICLE

Concrete assistance for obtaining flood insurance
From 1st January 2009 owners of new homes built on flood plains will no longer be guaranteed renewal of their flood insurance. READ FULL ARTICLE

Green Parliament on hold
Plans to power the Houses of Parliament with a 35 metre wind turbine and solar panels have been scaled back, according to reports. READ FULL ARTICLE