In February senior representatives of all 14 local authorities in Kent joined HSE’s Phil Scott and HSC’s Robin Dahlberg to
Monthly archives: February 2008
LAU News - February 2008
Issue number 2 of LAU news is now available online. Some topics of discussion include:
HSE launches “Asbestos the hidden killer” web video
HSE has launched a web video, “Asbestos the hidden killer” featuring Tom King a carpenter by trade, who has been
Courtesy can damage your health
HSE Chief Executive Geoffrey Podger responds to an article in the times about giving up seats on trains.
Oldbury nuclear power station decomissioning consent
HSE granted consent to the licensee of Oldbury nuclear power station, Magnox Electric Ltd, to carry out a
Statement of forthcoming regulations updated
This statement details changes to occupational health and safety law and practice that are due to commence over the next
Review of the Seveso II (COMAH) Directive
The European Commission has launched the first of several studies as part of its review of the Seveso II Directive
Construction occupational health awareness day
HSE is running two events on 12 March in Lingfield, Surrey for those who would like to know more about occupational
Spontaneous heating of piled tyre shred and crumb
In 2007 HSL produced a briefing note on the risks from the spontaneous heating of piled tyre shred and crumb.
Examination and testing of lifts
Simple guidance for lift owners: the lifting operations and lifting equipment regulations (LOLER) introduced new
Selling to HSE - Training
HSE will shortly be inviting tenders for its Management Development and Personal Development training programmes.
National Action Mesothelioma Day
As part of the going asbestos awareness raising campaign and to mark National Action Mesothelioma Day,
Why fall for it? Preventing falls in agriculture
Falling from height is one of the main causes of fatal accidents in agriculture. The case studies used in this booklet are
Control the risks from hand-arm vibration
Advice for employers on the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005. You should read this leaflet if you are an
Asbestos kills: Protect yourself!
Are you an electrician, plumber, heating and ventilation engineer, joiner or do you work in a similar building or maintenance
Asbestos kills: a quick guide to protecting yourself
This pocket card is aimed at electricians, plumbers, heating and ventilation engineers, joiners and people working in similar
Shattered Lives
Campaign website launched - find out how to identify hazards and avoid slips, trips and falls
HSC Chair’s call for effective leadership in the downstream oil industry
Chairing an International Safety Conference the Chair of the (HSC) Judith Hackitt told the UK Petroleum Industry
Scotsman: Nerves of steel
Kevin Allars, HSE’s Head of Chemical Industries Division, responds to the article in the Scotsman: “Nerves of steel to build
Wood Action Group
The agenda for the meeting of the Wood Action Group (WAG) on health and safety on 28 November 2007 and

