An annual report published by the Health and Safety Commissionon which gives a summary of the activities and
Monthly archives: November 2007
MbOCA occupational exposure survey published
The publication ‘A survey of occupational exposure to MbOCA in the polyurethane elastomer industry in
Inhalable dust in coal mines
Full regulatory impact assessment on the control of inhalable dust in coal mines.
Slips event cancelled
The Slips & Trips seminar planned for 4 December 2007 in London has been cancelled.
Statutory instruments (Regulations) owned and enforced by HSE
This list was first produced in 2006 and has been regularly updated in conjunction with Common Commencement dates.
HSC Chair speeches added to archive
HSC Chair Judith Hackitt’s speeches from the British Coatings Federation on the 15 November 2007 and the
Workplace Health Connect – service status update
The Workplace Health Connect pilot service is due to finish as planned on 21 February 2008.
EEF/HSE Vibration surgeries 2008
Following the success of the EEF/HSE Noise and Vibration Roadshows, HSE with EEF are holding three vibration
Response to article: Let’s join together in fight for school
Kevin Allars, Head of Chemical Industries Division responds to a Bradford Telegraph and Argus article: Let’s join
Slips and trips site updates
The following updates have been added to the Slips and trips site:
Asbestos topic inspection pack updated
This topic inspection pack provides advice and guidance for HSE staff on the issues that need to be considered
Healthy hands on National Hairdressers Day
Up to 70% of Great Britain’s hairdressers suffer skin damage and over half of them will suffer from dermatitis
Use safe systems when working at height
HSE has warned employers to ensure they have safe systems of work in place when working at height.
Response to ‘Gasholders at the Oval’ article
Geoffrey Podger, HSE’s Chief Executive, responds to an article in the Times : “Gasholders at the Oval are declared a risk –
Trainee Inspector vacancies
Opportunities have risen in the Health and Safety Executive for Trainee Inspectors, we anticipate vacancies nationwide.
Policy and Delivery Advisers vacancies
Opportunities have risen in our Merseyside office for Policy and Delivery Advisers, the closing date for applications
Offshore industry has more to do says HSE
A three year investigation and the inspection of nearly 100 off shore installations has resulted in the industry
Change to agenda for REACH roadshow Middlesbrough
The agenda for the REACH UK Competent Authority roadshow event in Middlesbrough has been amended and
REACH roadshows: agendas for Manchester and Glasgow
The agendas for the REACH UK Competent Authority roadshow events in Manchester and Glasgow have been
LLC report for Chapelcross
The Local Liaison Committee report for quarter 3 2007 for Chapelcross Power Station is now available.

