Corporate manslaughter proposal announced in Queen's speech

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The Government is to publish a draft bill on corporate manslaughter in accordance to the Queens speech on 23rd November 2004, which will make life more difficult for employers who show scant regard for the health and safety of their employees. This will ensure that no company in future will take the risk of not including health and safety into the job lot of every employee, and appointing a director with responsibility in this area.

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People with disabilities

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The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) defines a disabled person as someone with 'a physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on his ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities'. Some of the steps to protect workers from ill health caused by work include ensuring general fitness for the work planned, conducting risk assessments and ensuring health surveillance.

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Building a better future?

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An occupational health pilot project in Leicestershire is involved in the communication and delivery of occupational health support to small firms and building workers in the county, Musculoskeletal disorders, building materials causing skin problems, airborne particulates, noise and noise-induced hearing loss and hand-arm vibration syndrome are the five main health issues emphasized by the project team.

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