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Unusual circumstances resulting in house fires caused by sun rays

The most common causes of house fires in the uk…

• Smoking
• Cooking equipment
• unattended candles

Chemical Fire 1 Mile From Etihad

A chemical fire at a large pharmaceutical company in Manchester has resulted in a giant wall of foam heading down the canal. The foam wall spans 98ft, a spokesman for the business claims the chemical fire was started by ‘unspecified chemicals’. The fire was believed to have started at around 4.15pm on the 5th April.

Health and Safety Myths Busted

Over the years, a number of stories have erupted online surrounding over zealous rules made by employers or business owners, all in the name of Health and Safety. Using health and safety as an excuse to enforce a rule is a lazy smokescreen tactic and it has dampened the industries reputation for many years. Veering people away from the actual purpose of the industry, to prevent injury, illness and save lives in the workplace.

With the May 7th general election now fast approaching I looked into what different parties coming into power would mean for Health and Safety.

This will be the first time we have had an election on the new system of definite periods. Meaning we are now going through a phase where there will be little or no new legislation introduced whilst the political parties of all interpretations are starting to set out their stalls. However most political narrators seem to agree that the range of possible outcomes for the general election is harder to predict than ever.

The biggest minimum wage rise in years from £6.50 to £6.70 an hour starting in October, the government has announced.

The minimum wage for younger workers is also set to rise. Apprentices are also going to see a 20% increase in their wages, bringing minimum pay up to £3.30 per hour.