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Monthly archives: February 2008

14 more local authorities sign up to sensible risk campaign

Friday, February 29, 2008

In February senior representatives of all 14 local authorities in Kent joined HSE’s Phil Scott and HSC’s Robin Dahlberg to

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LAU News - February 2008

Friday, February 29, 2008

Issue number 2 of LAU news is now available online. Some topics of discussion include:

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HSE launches “Asbestos the hidden killer” web video

Friday, February 29, 2008

HSE has  launched a web video, “Asbestos the hidden killer” featuring Tom King a carpenter by trade, who has been

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Courtesy can damage your health

Friday, February 29, 2008

HSE Chief Executive Geoffrey Podger responds to an article in the times about giving up seats on trains.

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Oldbury nuclear power station decomissioning consent

Friday, February 29, 2008

HSE granted consent to the licensee of Oldbury nuclear power station, Magnox Electric Ltd, to carry out a

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Statement of forthcoming regulations updated

Friday, February 29, 2008

This statement details changes to occupational health and safety law and practice that are due to commence over the next

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Review of the Seveso II (COMAH) Directive

Thursday, February 28, 2008

The European Commission has launched the first of several studies as part of its review of the Seveso II Directive

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Construction occupational health awareness day

Thursday, February 28, 2008

HSE is running two events on 12 March in Lingfield, Surrey for those who would like to know more about occupational

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Spontaneous heating of piled tyre shred and crumb

Thursday, February 28, 2008

In 2007 HSL produced a briefing note on the risks from the spontaneous heating of piled tyre shred and crumb.

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Examination and testing of lifts

Thursday, February 28, 2008

Simple guidance for lift owners: the lifting operations and lifting equipment regulations (LOLER) introduced new

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Selling to HSE - Training

Thursday, February 28, 2008

HSE will shortly be inviting tenders for its Management Development and Personal Development training programmes.

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National Action Mesothelioma Day

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

As part of the going asbestos awareness raising campaign and to mark National Action Mesothelioma Day,

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Why fall for it? Preventing falls in agriculture

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Falling from height is one of the main causes of fatal accidents in agriculture. The case studies used in this booklet are

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Control the risks from hand-arm vibration

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Advice for employers on the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005. You should read this leaflet if you are an

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Asbestos kills: Protect yourself!

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Are you an electrician, plumber, heating and ventilation engineer, joiner or do you work in a similar building or maintenance

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Asbestos kills: a quick guide to protecting yourself

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

This pocket card is aimed at electricians, plumbers, heating and ventilation engineers, joiners and people working in similar

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Shattered Lives

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Campaign website launched - find out how to identify hazards and avoid slips, trips and falls

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HSC Chair’s call for effective leadership in the downstream oil industry

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Chairing an International Safety Conference the Chair of the (HSC) Judith Hackitt told the UK Petroleum Industry

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Scotsman: Nerves of steel

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Kevin Allars, HSE’s Head of Chemical Industries Division, responds to the article in the Scotsman: “Nerves of steel to build

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Wood Action Group

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

The agenda for the meeting of the Wood Action Group (WAG) on health and safety on 28 November 2007 and

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