A stretch of the A92 near Newtonhill has become the subject of scrutiny after a number of incidents have got politicians wondering how no deaths have occurred on the road.
A stretch of the A92 near Newtonhill has become the subject of scrutiny after a number of incidents have got politicians wondering how no deaths have occurred on the road.
The European Commission is aiming to improve working conditions across the EU with a new Strategic Framework on Health and Safety at Work 2014- 2020.
To minimise the number of workplace accidents and diseases, the Framework, which builds on the successful 2007-2012 EU Occupational Health and Safety Strategy, suggests there are three major workplace health and safety challenges to overcome in Europe. These are listed as:
Following a serious road traffic accident in the borders the client sustained a severe injury to his spinal cord meaning that he was wheelchair bound and required an extensive care regime for the rest of his life. Insurers for the driver after lengthy court proceedings finally accepted responsibility and a care regime was put in place covering 24 hour assistance and a new specially adapted house was built. Consultant David Sandison commented that he was delighted at the settlement which provides permanent care and security for a seriously disabled client.
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The Scottish Parliament‘s Justice Committee has now published its fifth report on the controversial Courts Reform (Scotland) Bill, which implements the recommendations of Lord Gill’s Review overhauling the Scottish civil court system.
The report, which references submissions made by Lawford Kidd, makes it clear that whilst the Committee welcomes the Reform Bill’s general principles, serious concerns remain, particularly in relation to the proposal to increase the monetary threshold for Sheriff Court actions from £5,000 to £150,000.
The Justice Committee Convener and MSP, Christine Grahame commented: