This report reviews the various issues that can confound people who are using POD measurements to inform their decisions. These can relate to type of material tested, shape and thickness.
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Monthly archives: July 2006
Research report 454- Probability of Detection (PoD) curves: derivation, applications and limitations
Monday, July 31, 2006
RR480 The use of mass media interventions for health care messages about back pain
Monday, July 31, 2006
This study aimed to identify and explore the opinions, beliefs and views of members of the public regarding the use of media interventions for the delivery of health care messages using a draft back pain campaign looking at the level of credibility, acceptability and trust in the authority of these messages.
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RR481 Recommended practice for magnetic flux leakage inspection of atmospheric storage tank floors
Monday, July 31, 2006
This report is designed to provide guidance on the use and capability data of magnetic flux leakage (MFL) scanning equipment for the inspection of atmospheric storage tank floors. It is aimed at inspection providers, inspection personnel, inspection planners, maintenance and operation engineers and asset managers.
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Quarterly Local Liaison Committee (LLC) /Site Stakeholder Group (SSG) reports for 2006
Monday, July 31, 2006
Harwell Q1, Winfrith Q1
Update of Statement of forthcoming regulations in 2006/7
Friday, July 28, 2006
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is committed to helping business and other stakeholders adapt to changes in occupational health and safety law and practice. We have extended this to legislation arising from Europe, wherever it is in our control to do so. This statement lists the regulations that commence during 2006/7.
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Advisory Committee on Toxic Substances (ACTS) Meeting Agenda and Papers 3 May 06
Friday, July 28, 2006
Topics include: Asbestos Consultation; Future of ACTS next steps; Respirable crystalline silica; Nanotechnology; REACH; Matters arising and Secretary’s report; Annual Report on WATCH; Annual Report on Flour Dust; Annual Reports on ERMAG, SCHIP and WEELS; Current Developments.
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Advisory Committee on Toxic Substances (ACTS) Meeting Agenda and Papers, 17 November 05
Friday, July 28, 2006
Topics include: Future of ACTS; Matters arising and Secretary’s report; Current Developments; HSC consults on amended asbestos regulations and approved code of practice.
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Press Release C015:06 - HSC approves revised asbestos regulations
Friday, July 28, 2006
The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) has today informed Ministers that it will recommend approval of revised asbestos regulations.
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HSE Lands its New Chief Scientist
Friday, July 28, 2006
We are confident that his knowledge and experience will be instrumental in leading our drive to make the results of HSE’s science and research activities more accessible to our clients and stakeholders.
A more detailed article welcoming Patrick, supported by an outline of his previous work, including his first thoughts on our science and research strategy, [...]
LAC Number: 77/3 Reducing slip and trip activities caused by floor cleaning - joint HSE/LAS Midlands project 2006/07
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Cleaning is a key factor in the control of slips and trips because it affects the surface properties of the floor, the safety of pedestrians (including the cleaners themselves) and the control of contamination and obstacles. Cleaning removes the contamination and obstacles, but it can also introduce them.
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LAC Number: 77/4 Slips and trips 2006-07 - planned inspection and follow-up work to watch your step
Thursday, July 27, 2006
The purpose of this Programme-directed inspection work is to carry out interventions in those sectors with a high number and incidence rate of slips and trips injuries. The aim is to bring about a reduction in accidents caused by slips on wet or contaminated floors or by trips over obstacles or on uneven or damaged floors.
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Construction Industry Advisory Committee (CONIAC) Meeting 20 July 2006
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Agenda and papers for meeting including: Revised CDM package; small construction firms representation and involvement with HSC/E; and proposed CONIAC Workplan 2006 - 2007.
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HSE guidance to help shiftworkers run like clockwork
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Raising awareness of the health and safety risks of shift work and suggesting sensible measures that employers, safety representatives and employees can use to reduce the negative impact of shift work is the aim of a new publication from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
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‘Men died after fears flagged up’ - Ian Whewell responds
Thursday, July 27, 2006
I was disappointed and concerned to read your article in Wednesday’s Press and Journal which carried allegations, made by Amicus, that HSE had not taken appropriate action following investigation of a complaint made by the Trade Union prior to the tragic deaths of Sean McCue and Keith Moncrieff on Brent Bravo. This is simply not [...]
LAC 5/23 (revised) - Inspection intervention on worker protection: asbestos duty to manage
Thursday, July 27, 2006
This Local Authority Circular (LAC) informs LA health and safety enforcement officers on the application of the Duty to Manage Asbestos in non-domestic premises (Regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002). This LAC should be read in conjunction with the Asbestos Inspection pack 2006/7 which is attached at Appendix 2 & [...]
LAC 71/6 (revised) - Inspection intervention 2006/07: flour dust in bakeries and other food preparation premises where flour is used
Thursday, July 27, 2006
LA health and safety enforcement officers are asked to proactively engage with duty holders in flour dust management issues. This work will contribute directly to the Disease Reduction Programme (DRP).
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MISC743 - Healthy workplace, healthy workforce, better business delivery
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Universities and colleges need healthy and well-motivated workers if they are to
‘A new guide on managing shift work’ now available from HSE Books
Thursday, July 27, 2006
This new book from HSE is particularly useful for employers, safety representatives, trade union officials, employees, regulators and other stakeholders. It will help them tackle issues such as risk assessments, shift-work schedules, and advice on controlling, managing and monitoring the risks of shift work.
Further details on this book and how you can purchase it
Your health, safety and welfare at work are protected by law. - Polish translation
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Your health, safety and welfare at work are protected by law. Translated into Polish.
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