Health and Safety Executive

Monthly archives: June 2007

Landlords warned to test gas appliances

Saturday, June 30, 2007

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned landlords to ensure gas appliances are safe for tenants.

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A review of the design review process for fairground rides

Friday, June 29, 2007

This report reviews the current usage of the ‘design review’ process in the UK fairground industry. 

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Effective communication: Getting the message across

Friday, June 29, 2007

The aim of the project was to identify effective methods and media for communication of Health & Safety

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Safety alert: Wishbone hookbars

Friday, June 29, 2007

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has recently investigated the failure of a wishbone hookbar of a type

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Nuclear Chief responds to The Independent on Sunday article

Friday, June 29, 2007

Mike Weightman, Health and Safety Executive’s Chief Inspector of Nuclear Installations, has responded to an article

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HSC Annual Report and the HSC/E Accounts 2006/07

Thursday, June 28, 2007

The annual report describes delivery of the Health and Safety Commission’s (HSC) Business Plan 2006/07,

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HSC/E Framework Management Statement

Wednesday, June 27, 2007

The Framework Management Statement (FMS), its Financial Memorandum and Code of Practice for Commissioners.

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Stress management standards: masterclasses

Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Masterclasses will be held at a number of regional locations and last for one day.

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HSE responds to “zombie health inspectors” article

Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Health and Safety Executive’s Chief Executive, Geoffrey Podger, has responded to Simon Jenkins’

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Knighthood for HSC Chair

Wednesday, June 27, 2007

The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are delighted

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Mobile plant reducing the risk of injury

Wednesday, June 27, 2007

This guidance has been developed by a QNJAC working party comprising of representatives from manufacturers,

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Napo DVD extract – Lighten the load

Wednesday, June 27, 2007

The latest Napo DVD shows how to avoid musculoskeletal problems in the workplace.

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Social care LACs

Tuesday, June 26, 2007

 One new and three updated Local Authority Circulars are available on risks and standards in health and social care:

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Petroleum LACs

Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Two new Local Authority Circulars are available:

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List of approved workplace exposure limits updated

Tuesday, June 26, 2007

The list of workplace exposure limits EH40, for use with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

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HSE concludes ‘Top Gear’ jet car crash investigation

Friday, June 22, 2007

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced today that it has concluded its

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Measurement of acoustic spectra from liquid leaks

Friday, June 22, 2007

Acoustic leak detection (ALD) is being used increasingly in the offshore industry to detect leaks of flammable

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HSE bid to reduce exposure to chemical carcinogens

Friday, June 22, 2007

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has invited technical experts, academics, union representatives,

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Warning children about building sites

Friday, June 22, 2007

They look exciting. They look like the greatest of adventure playgrounds. But as the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

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Keeping children safe at fairgrounds

Friday, June 22, 2007

Health and Safety Executive (HSE) issues advice to parents to ensure their children can enjoy the amusements

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