What's new at HSE » 2007 » November » 05 http://news.hse.gov.uk News and updates from the Health and Safety Executive Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:52:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 en hourly 1 Use of the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 http://news.hse.gov.uk/2007/11/05/use-of-the-company-directors-disqualification-act-1986/?rss= Mon, 05 Nov 2007 10:47:21 +0000 HSE http://www.hsenews.com/2007/11/05/use-of-the-company-directors-disqualification-act-1986/ This research study looks at the use of the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 in relation to disqualification orders related to health and safety failures in the management of companies.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2007/11/05/use-of-the-company-directors-disqualification-act-1986/feed/ Low molecular weight isocyanates at work http://news.hse.gov.uk/2007/11/05/low-molecular-weight-isocyanates-at-work/?rss= Mon, 05 Nov 2007 10:45:40 +0000 HSE http://www.hsenews.com/2007/11/05/low-molecular-weight-isocyanates-at-work/ Reserch report - development of new analytical methods to determine low molecular weight isocyanates in workplace air. These may be produced during machining of polyurethane painted parts e.g. in motor vehicle repair (MVR) shops or during flame bonding of polyurethane foams.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2007/11/05/low-molecular-weight-isocyanates-at-work/feed/ Employing workers from overseas http://news.hse.gov.uk/2007/11/05/employing-workers-from-overseas/?rss= Mon, 05 Nov 2007 10:39:22 +0000 HSE http://www.hsenews.com/2007/11/05/employing-workers-from-overseas/ Free leaflet - The number of workers from abroad (migrant workers) has increased in recent years. Essential guidance for employers, employment agencies and businesses, gangmasters etc. on their health, safety and welfare responsibilities for temporary (including migrant) workers.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2007/11/05/employing-workers-from-overseas/feed/ Myth of the month - office Christmas decorations banned http://news.hse.gov.uk/2007/11/05/myth-of-the-month-office-christmas-decorations-banned/?rss= Mon, 05 Nov 2007 10:32:39 +0000 HSE http://www.hsenews.com/2007/11/05/myth-of-the-month-office-christmas-decorations-banned/ Dispelling the myth - workers are banned from putting up Christmas decorations in the office.

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