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Risks 132 - 15 November 2003

THis week's edition contains: Union news: *TUC welcomes expected euro crackdown on long hours * no sex please, we're British workers * HSE union backs MPs' call for more port inspectors * European support for union port safety campaign * speeding charges dropped for emergency driver Other news: *will Blunkett get tough on the safety criminals? * rail supervisor cleared of manslaughter * rail union slams drink and drugs “kangaroo court” * unions up the working time pressure * working together keeps seafarers ship shape * qualified welcome for Euro chemical safety plans * major award for workers' safety campaigner Alan Dalton International news: *Australia: charter demands respect for safety reps * fewer hours builds healthier workplaces * Canada: unions welcome corporate safety crimes law * Global: the killer that won't die * Romania: brutal child slave trade uncovered * USA: work is bad for you, no bones about it * study finds pain at work costs billions. Resources: on-the-spot car phone fines Events and courses: T&N asbestos protest, 27 November, Manchester * become a workplace agent for environmental justice *IIAC public meeting, Glasgow, 18 March 2004 *TUC courses for safety reps

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