New information and case studies are now available on managing sickness absence in the food
Monthly archives: September 2007
Assembly/Disassembly facilites run by AWE at Burghfield
Information released following a request received under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 for
Inspection in the brickmaking industry
Topic inspection pack setting out HSE’s intervention policy for visits to brickmakers.
Respirable crystalline silica in the brickmaking industry
This SIM alerts Inspectors nationally to an intervention in the brickmaking industry. The aim is to assess
The cost of non-injury accidents
The aim of this study is to explore the feasibility of different options for collecting the non-injury data that are required
Survey findings on slips and trips issues
This report presents baseline findings from an Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)/HSE
Slips and trips - Relevant laws and standards
A summary of a Court of Appeal case, Ellis v Bristol City Council with important implications for employers
Farewell to Sir Bill Callaghan
The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) say farewell today
Euroweek campaign fact sheets for safety reps
A number of fact sheets covering musculoskeletal disorders, upper limb disorders and manual handling have been
Sheep dipping Welsh version leaflet updated
The Welsh version of the free leaflet AS29 giving advice for farmers and others involved in dipping sheep has been
Workers’ Safety Adviser (WSA) challenge fund
The aim of the Fund is to encourage partnerships for creating the right conditions for workers to get involved
Ban bullying at work
Both the HSC and HSE strongly condemn any form of harassment or bullying at work. As such, HSE encourages
Planning to do business offshore?
Updated guidance introduction for new businesses to the offshore oil and gas industry.
HSE statistical surveys
A record of HSE’s survey activities in 2006/07 as well as plans for surveys in the coming years.
National construction week
National Construction Week 2007 will take place across the UK between 8th and 12th October. The aim is to inform young
HELA meeting papers
The agenda and papers for the meeting of the Health and Safety Executive / Local Authorities
Future European directives
Details on European health and safety legislation and other measures which affect the UK health and safety system
An evaluation of disinfecting agents used in endoscopy suites
This research report looks at alternatives to glutaraldehyde for the disinfection of endoscopy suites in the
Trends in nanotechnology
This report, which is part of the on-going horizon scanning activity within HSE, is intended to provide a

