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Risks 165 - 17 July 2004

This week: Union news: TUC “grave reservations” about rail safety switch * Safety cutbacks as HSE bosses pocket thousands * Europe must speed up working time reforms * RMT fears for safe Tube staffing * Union call for action on child labour * Health fears at jobcentre * Shops need help to tackle crime and attacks Other news: Chancellor kills off civil servants * HSC consults on major accident site rules * Safety standards “not sufficient” as three die * Government has a “moral duty” to ban smoking * HSC says Euro plan could hurt safety enforcement * Dangerous omission on accident investigation * Dads' work linked to brain tumours in their kids Events: UK National Work Stress Conference, 20 November Resources: New database on pesticides and alternatives * Safety of workers with disabilities International news: China: Deadly hazards face captive workforce * DR Congo: Fatal collapse of illegal uranium mine * Global: Aid workers face burnout and violence * USA: Safety alliance angers steel unions * USA/Ireland: US exports contentious safety programme
16.7.2004

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