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Risks 138 - 10 January 2004

This week Risks contains - Union news:TUC appoints new head of safety * TUC welcomes European working time review * make the boss own up to accidents * lifting aid causes lifting injury * airline unions say guns and planes don't mix * small card hits big problem of school violence * retail jobs serve up daily violence Other news: more delays for the corporate killing law * “utterly reckless” boss jailed for worker's death * six figure fine after teenager dies * HSE accused of “superficial” inspections * nasty message in the inbox? You've got stress * frontline health staff face violence and abuse * stressed pilots driven to drink * ministers criticised for failing to curb smoking Obituary: Dame Sheila McKechnie International news: Australia: Bursting bus drivers told to wait* wee and Psycho testing is not a safe option * China: Gas blast death toll rises * Global: Asbestos ban hopes boosted * Sweden: Most companies failing on hazardous substances * USA: Employers getting away with “wilful” deadly violations Resources: TUC backs Government back to work project: Events and courses: TUC courses for safety reps
12.1.2004

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