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Risks 144 - 21 February 2004

This week's Risks contains - Union news: Safety reps should be at the heart of UK safety * Which day this year will you start getting paid? * Snooping council pays out after assault on worker * NUT wants more health and safety reps * Teachers warned over school trips * Nine out of 10 councils wrong on teen working * Strike ballot over Tube working-while-sober sackings * Building union targets the gangmasters “infesting” sites * TGWU pushes MPs to support gangmaster bill Other news: Union calls for public enquiry into rail deaths * Darling says rail is “too cautious” on safety * Bodymapping outbreak on work site * Widow loses asbestos compensation battle Resources: Read all about it * New workplace bullying resources * Get planning for Workers' Memorial Day, 28 April 2004 Events: Work your proper hours day, 27 February 2004 * International RSI Awareness Day, 29 February 2004 International news: Australia: Judge blames transport bosses, jails truckie * India: Work for parents, education for children * India: Say no to white asbestos * Iran: Hundreds killed in chemical train explosion * Singapore: Bird flu recognised as work disease

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