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First aid at work newsletter - Issue 3

HSE — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 10:15:23 +0000

This issue of the first aid at work (FAW) newsletter for FAW training providers gives you an update on:

Review of the FAW Regulations
Selection of a contractor to support HSE’s approval and monitoring activities from April 2008
Fees for approval and monitoring activities in 2008/09

Adventure activities licence fee proposals

HSE — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 10:11:36 +0000

This paper sets out HSE’s proposals to increase the adventure activities licence fee to £715 with effect from 1 October 2008 and review the fees scheme to inform further changes from 1 October 2009.

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Rhondda landlord prosecuted for carrying out gas work

HSE — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 10:06:05 +0000

HSE is warning landlords to use only competent CORGI registered gas fitters to work on domestic gas appliances. The warning follows HSE’s prosecution of a Rhondda landlord after he carried out gas work at one of his properties.

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HSE warning after council prosecution

HSE — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 10:03:46 +0000

HSE is warning those with a duty of care to vulnerable people to ensure that bedrails are in good condition and fitted properly. Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council were fined a total of £60,000 following an incident in April 2003 at the council’s Clwyd Wen respite home, Miskin, which resulted in the death of 23-year-old care patient.

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Safesite news - January 2008

HSE — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 09:55:03 +0000

Providing regular updates on the work of HSE in construction, as well as useful features and guidance. In this issue, falls from vehicles, falls from height, CDM 2007 and kerb cutting and dust one solution.

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