FOREWORD
ISSUE 112 FOREWORD
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ccording to the International Labour
Organization (ILO), there are currently
over 2.78 million deaths a year caused
by occupational accidents or work-related
diseases, as well as 374 million non-fatal
injuries and illnesses. Approximately 7,700
die of work related disease or injury annually.
Additionally, there are an estimated 374
million non-fatal work-related injuries and
illnesses each year - many of which result in
extended absences from work.
On Tuesday 27 March, a member of the
public suffered fatal injuries after being struck
by a falling pallet of bricks in Tower Hamlets,
London. According to the latest reports, the
pallet fell 70 feet from a building site crane. The
deceased - a woman from East London recently
identified as Michaela Boor - died on Thursday
29th March in hospital, as a result of the
multiple injuries she sustained. In a statement
posted online, the Metropolitan Police
commented, “Officers from Tower Hamlets CID
are investigating in consultation with the Health
and Safety Executive.”
In international news, Cirque du Soleil
performer Yann Arnaud suffered fatal injuries
during a performance of the Entertainment
Groups show VOLTA, on 17th March in Florida.
Arnaud – an aerialist with 15 years’ experience
- fell approximately 20 feet when one of his
hands slipped from the ring he was holding
during the performance. In a twitter statement,
Cirque du Soleil commented, “We are offering
our full and transparent collaboration to the
authorities as they look into the circumstances
of this accident.” Tampa Police Department
said the incident is under investigation by the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA).
These updates paint a poignant picture of a
modern, international workplace where sadly,
accidents continue to happen.
Magazine Manager
Jonathan Seale
Editor
Katrina Kendrick
In this issue of HSE International, we hope
to highlight the importance of effective health,
safety and environmental practices; all of which
must remain top priorities for individuals and
organisations alike.
On the cover: Skylotec GmbH is one of
Europe’s leading manufacturers of personal
protective equipment against falls from height
and fall protection systems.
We provide updates from industry, including
insight on the recent publication of ISO 45001
– one of the most eagerly awaited occupational
health and safety standards.
As the perception of a ‘workplace’ rapidly
evolves, increasing numbers of people can work
from any place at any time, so organisations
must add value when bringing people together
in workplac es. The British Institute of Facilities
Management (BIFM) provides exclusive
comment about their recently announced
Manifesto, including a name change plan and
proposals to establish Facilities Management
as a chartered profession. We also hear from
Dr Michelle Agha-Hossein, Sustainability
Engineer at BSRIA (Building Services Research
& Information Association), who puts building
wellbeing under the microscope.
We look forward to meeting those of you
exhibiting or visiting The Health & Safety Event,
NEC, Birmingham. In addition, our next issue
will be distributed at Safety & Health Expo, 19-
21 June, ExCeL, London. We’re photographing
both events for review; capturing the finest
moments from awards presentations to
pioneering products and demonstrations.
We welcome your contributions and
comment; to help ensure our readers are
informed about the latest and very best health,
safety and environmental developments.
Senior Projects Manager
Roger Harker
Production Manager
Rosalie Clarke
Magazine Design
Roland Scriver
112. CONTRIBUTORS
BIFM
BOHS
BSRIA
BSIF
Mates in Mind
CCS
ISO
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Katrina Kendrick
Editor
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