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The most dangerous jobs in the United Kingdom
In spite of health and safety regulations aimed at providing a safe working environment, each year 140 people in the United Kingdom on average die in accidents at work. A report that highlights the most dangerous industries and jobs in the country may be of interest to those in Essex employed in tho....
Ford using virtual reality to prevent workplace injuries
Construction and industrial workers in Essex are at a serious risk for developing musculoskeletal disorders. These types of injuries are usually caused by repetitive physical labor involving heavy lifting and awkward postures. They account for more than 40 percent of all work-related injuries in the....
Bicycle recall after safety concerns
Approximately 1.5 million bicycles, produced by seventeen different manufacturers, have been recalled after safety concerns were raised following a number of accidents. The recall is focused around bicycles that use disc brakes with quick release cam levers. Cyclists in Essex can visit a website tha....
Paraplegic man learns to walk again
A man whose spinal cord was severed in a motorcycle accident has been able to take his first steps in five years thanks to new developments in technology. Essex residents who are interested in this development should note that the work is still experimental and further research is needed to confirm ....
Bisto recalls thousands of products
A range of products from the Bisto brand was recalled following concerns that some of the containers may be contaminated with metal shavings after problems in the production process. According to a spokesman for the manufacturer, the products had been shipped to retailers all across the country, and....
Ikea products found to be unsafe for children
Parents in Essex may want to examine their children's furniture closely and stay up-to-date on recalls. Furniture that is flammable or unstable can cause serious injuries to infants and toddlers. Recently, 38,400 crib mattresses sold by Ikea were recalled after it was revealed that the mattresses di....
Police search for hit and run driver
A woman in Suffolk was the victim of a hit and run incident as she was driving on the A12 . Her vehicle was struck by a white truck travelling south in the direction of Essex on the dual carriageway before it left the scene of the accident. It was spotted travelling at speed further down the road be....
Weed control device kills gardener
A warning has been issued across the EU in connection with a flame gun designed for controlling the growth of weeds after a man in Lincolnshire was killed while using the product. Gardeners in Essex may have purchased one of these items for use as a weed killer and should ensure that, if it is the K....
Hospital admits negligence after patient death
A woman died after an NHS consultant working at a hospital in Aberystwyth misdiagnosed her cancerous tumour as an ear infection. Patients in Essex receiving medical treatment may be shocked to hear that the woman received treatment for an infection for two years before the error was discovered. Af....
Nursing misconduct led to death of patients
Residents of Essex may have heard of Operation Jasmine, an investigation by Gwent Police into allegations of neglect in a number of care homes in south Wales. The inquiry, which cost over £11 million, failed after the former owner of one of the care homes was declared medically unfit to be trie....
Lack of funding for community based mental health services adds to inpatient bed shortage
In 2013-2014 over 1.7 million adults accessed NHS services for severe or enduring mental health problems. A further 947,000 people were referred into Improving Access to Psychological Therapies services for common mental health problems such as depression and anxiety disorders. A recent review in....
Thousands of faulty heart devices recalled
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has designated the product recall by a medical device manufacturer as Class 1. The faulty medical units are the loading systems for a medical device used in the treatment of severe aortic stenosis, the narrowing of the aortic valve. Heart patients in Essex may h....
