What's new at HSE » 2007 » November » 16 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 Kidsafe - child safety films http://news.hse.gov.uk/2007/11/16/kidsafe-child-safety-films/?rss= Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:03:21 +0000 HSE http://www.hsenews.com/2007/11/16/kidsafe-child-safety-films/ These films highlight the dangers to youngsters of playing in or around farms, construction sites etc. The DVD consists of the following child-safety films:

Dangerous playground, Safe, Game over and Worksmart.

Further details and pricing information

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2007/11/16/kidsafe-child-safety-films/feed/ Trips and falls from vehicles event http://news.hse.gov.uk/2007/11/16/trips-and-falls-from-vehicles-event/?rss= Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:22:50 +0000 HSE http://www.hsenews.com/2007/11/16/trips-and-falls-from-vehicles-event/ Due to a well attended event in October, IRTE (Institute of Road Transport Engineers) have decided to run this free event again. The new event will be held at the University of Bath, Swindon, 21 November 2007.

For further details of event

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2007/11/16/trips-and-falls-from-vehicles-event/feed/ HSE Board meeting - agenda and papers http://news.hse.gov.uk/2007/11/16/hse-board-meeting-agenda-and-papers/?rss= Fri, 16 Nov 2007 13:49:50 +0000 HSE http://www.hsenews.com/2007/11/16/hse-board-meeting-agenda-and-papers/ The agenda, papers and minutes from the 7 November 2007 HSE Board meeting are now available.

HSE Board meeting information

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2007/11/16/hse-board-meeting-agenda-and-papers/feed/ Selecting electrical switches for safety controls in mine shaft and winding systems http://news.hse.gov.uk/2007/11/16/selecting-electrical-switches-for-safety-controls-in-mine-shaft-and-winding-systems/?rss= Fri, 16 Nov 2007 11:06:38 +0000 HSE http://www.hsenews.com/2007/11/16/selecting-electrical-switches-for-safety-controls-in-mine-shaft-and-winding-systems/ The report, reviews the guidance, protocols and standards currently available for selecting suitable switches etc for safety related and critical applications in mine shafts, the failure of which could lead to major loss of life and damage.

Read the report [PDF 150KB]

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2007/11/16/selecting-electrical-switches-for-safety-controls-in-mine-shaft-and-winding-systems/feed/ HSC Chair congratulates coatings industry leaders http://news.hse.gov.uk/2007/11/16/hsc-chair-congratulates-coatings-industry-leaders/?rss= Fri, 16 Nov 2007 11:04:57 +0000 HSE http://www.hsenews.com/2007/11/16/hsc-chair-congratulates-coatings-industry-leaders/ Speaking at the British Coatings Federation annual technical conference Chair of the HSC Judith Hackitt congratulated them on their continued sensible approach to health and safety, and on their efforts to improve standards and promote good working practice across the industry.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2007/11/16/hsc-chair-congratulates-coatings-industry-leaders/feed/ HSE prosecutes Burnley company director http://news.hse.gov.uk/2007/11/16/hse-prosecutes-burnley-company-director/?rss= Fri, 16 Nov 2007 11:04:03 +0000 HSE http://www.hsenews.com/2007/11/16/hse-prosecutes-burnley-company-director/ HSE warns employers that they must comply with enforcement notices or risk prosecution. The warning follows a HSE prosecution of a Burnley company director after he contravened a Prohibition Notice requiring him to implement a safe system for working at height.

Read press release in full

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