What's new at HSE » 2008 » February » 20 http://news.hse.gov.uk News and updates from the Health and Safety Executive Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:09:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 en hourly 1 Two injured in fall through asbestos cement roof http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/20/two-injured-in-fall-through-asbestos-cement-roof/?rss= Wed, 20 Feb 2008 09:20:05 +0000 HSE http://www.hsenews.com/2008/02/20/two-injured-in-fall-through-asbestos-cement-roof/ On Wednesday, 17 May 2006, two men working on a derelict barn fell through a fragile asbestos cement roof and suffered multiple fractures and spinal injuries. HSE has again urged construction companies to take sensible, effective precautions to protect employees and others affected by work at height.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/20/two-injured-in-fall-through-asbestos-cement-roof/feed/ Geoffrey Podger issues challenge to major hazard industries http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/20/geoffrey-podger-issues-challenge-to-major-hazard-industries/?rss= Wed, 20 Feb 2008 09:15:07 +0000 HSE http://www.hsenews.com/2008/02/20/geoffrey-podger-issues-challenge-to-major-hazard-industries/ HSE Chief Executive, Geoffrey Podger, today challenged the major hazard industries to take more responsibility for tackling the safety issues it faces.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/20/geoffrey-podger-issues-challenge-to-major-hazard-industries/feed/ Better backs campaign signup http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/20/better-backs-campaign-signup/?rss= Wed, 20 Feb 2008 09:09:33 +0000 HSE http://www.hsenews.com/2008/02/20/better-backs-campaign-signup/ Four more organisations have signed up for this year’s better backs campaign they are, The Safety Company Limited, Wylye Coyotes Afterschool Club, GKP Construction and East Devon District Council.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/20/better-backs-campaign-signup/feed/ Hand-arm vibration surgery http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/20/hand-arm-vibration-surgery/?rss= Wed, 20 Feb 2008 09:08:54 +0000 HSE http://www.hsenews.com/2008/02/20/hand-arm-vibration-surgery/ The surgery is for anyone using machinery or hand-held vibrating tools or other vibrating equipment who would like to learn more and share their experiences in managing vibration risks. It will be held on Tuesday 24 June 2008 in Kent.

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