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Risks 145 - 28 February 2004

This week's Risks contains Action: Asbestos multinationals gag top safety campaigner * Special feature: International RSI Awareness Day RSI Day - employers should train staff to type safely * Workforce warned on dangers of RSI * Construction work is a strain - Union news: How was it for you? * Overworked? Tell someone about it! * CWU threatens legal action after death let-off * Campaigners call for end to “joke” work death penalties * Teacher gets £250,000 payout after pupil attack * UNISON calls for end to dirty needle terror Other news: Lack of worktime control makes you sick * Downsizing can kill those left behind * Study blows a hole in pub trade smokescreen * Most companies say directors should be responsible * “Brave” new world or back to the future? * Surge in serious accidents offshore - Resources: TUC guide to avoiding repetitive strain injury * Slips and trips * UnionSafe Network * Workers' Memorial Day updates and resources International news: Australia: Unions call for work death law * Australia: Unions to prosecute banks for hold-ups * Canada: Corporate “obligation” to tackle stress * Thailand: Officials say 200,000 Thai workers injured * USA: Union fund aids “Ground Zero” workers
1.3.2004

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