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BIS:  A new comprehensive & interactive calendar of key enterprise events throughout 2012 has been unveiled.  The StartUp 2012: Enterprise Calendar highlights over 600 enterprise opportunities across the throughout the year. They include competitions, conferences, workshops and networking events that could be the kick-start needed to help a new or growing business venture.

The calendar is part of the new Business in You campaign, launched by the Prime Minister recently, which brings together the Government & private sector to inspire people to start or grow their business.

Press release & links ~ StartUp 2012: Enterprise Calendar ~ Business in You campaign

HSE:  Construction workers across Argyll & the Western Isles are being urged to pick up lifesaving advice at a FREE event on Tuesday, 14 February 2012 at Oban High School .  Health & Safety Executive inspectors, alongside leading members of the construction industry, will give practical advice on how to prevent death and injury while carrying out key activities on site.

The half-day event, part of the UK-wide ‘Working Well Together’ campaign, is aimed at SMEs, contracting companies and self employed construction workers.  The workshop will cover high risk construction activities including: working at height, use of access equipment, stone cutting & dust issues, transport, mechanical handling & welfare and tidy site practice, as well as information on the risks from asbestos and the steps that can be taken to prevent exposure.

Press release & links

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