This study aimed to document key clinical differences between irritation and sensitisation in the workplace, with a view to
Monthly archives: January 2008
Better Backs 2008 - Free event
A free health and awareness event, 26 February Staff House, Hull university, Hull. covering topics such as
Spring into Safety 2008 - Free event
5 March 2008, morning or afternoon seminars ,Thornhurst Manor Golf Club, Doncaster. These are
Tubular handling on the drill-floor
Tubular handling on the drill-floor of drilling rigs has historically carried a significant risk of personal injury.
Control of wells during intervention operations
This circular provides guidance on the provision, siting and use of primary and secondary control panels
REACH e-bulletin
Sign up for the new REACH (Registration, evaluation, authorisation & restriction of chemicals) e-bulletin, receive
REACH information leaflets
Four new information leaflets have been added to the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction
HSE Board Agenda and papers
The agenda and papers for the HSE Board meeting held on 9th January 2008 in Rose Court, London are now available.
Agriculture safety and health awareness days
Farming SHADs cover typical agricultural activities including, building maintenance, transport, working at heiight,
Local Authority Unit Newsletter
January 2008 edition, leading stories: Letter from Judith Hackitt, Chair of the HSC to key LAA personnel,
HSE statement on Warwickshire fire service improvement notice
The HSE is working with Warwickshire Police who are leading the ongoing criminal investigation into the
International Regulators Forum awards
The Offshore safety citation awards were presented by the (IRF) at the International Regulators’ Offshore Safety
Band 3/4 Research Scientist
The post is for a research scientist to help deliver Health and Safety Laboratories occupational respiratory
Band 5 Personal Safety Scientist
Having secured some substantial contracts in these fields, the Unit requires a recently qualified graduate, or someone with
Band 3 Pedestrian Safety Specialist
The Pedestrian Safety team has a requirement for someone to lead, conduct and deliver research and incident investigation
HSC welcomes Risk and Regulation Advisory Council
The Chair of the Health and Safety Commission, Judith Hackitt, welcomes the announcement of the establishment of
Asbestos Licence Assessment Guide - updated
The aim of this guide is to explain the asbestos licensing regime and the standards required by applicants.
HSE warning after Stoke on Trent gas installer jailed
The HSE has issued a warning to the public to only allow CORGI registered gas installers to work on their appliances.
Band 2 Epidemiologist
The post is in Statistics Branch within the HSE’s Corporate Science and Analytical Services Directorate (CoSAS).
Ladder Exchange - The results
We aimed to take 4000 substandard ladders out of the workplace by working with our partners in a Ladder Exchange

