What's new at HSE » 2008 » February http://news.hse.gov.uk News and updates from the Health and Safety Executive Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:52:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 en hourly 1 14 more local authorities sign up to sensible risk campaign http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/29/14-more-local-authorities-sign-up-to-sensible-risk-campaign/?rss= Fri, 29 Feb 2008 11:08:49 +0000 HSE http://www.hsenews.com/2008/02/29/14-more-local-authorities-sign-up-to-sensible-risk-campaign/ In February senior representatives of all 14 local authorities in Kent joined HSE’s Phil Scott and HSC’s Robin Dahlberg to back sensible risk - sending out the message that they are about practical steps to manage real risks, not bureaucratic back-covering.

View photos

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/29/14-more-local-authorities-sign-up-to-sensible-risk-campaign/feed/ LAU News - February 2008 http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/29/lau-news-february-2008/?rss= Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:33:50 +0000 HSE http://www.hsenews.com/2008/02/29/lau-news-february-2008/ Issue number 2 of LAU news is now available online. Some topics of discussion include:

  • Shattered Lives: HSE’s new campaign for 2008.
  • Asbestos campaign for 2007/8.
  • Update on pinsetter safety.
  • Upcoming events, and more.

Read LAU news issue 2

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/29/lau-news-february-2008/feed/ HSE launches “Asbestos the hidden killer” web video http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/29/hse-launches-asbestos-the-hidden-killer-web-video/?rss= Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:20:50 +0000 HSE http://www.hsenews.com/2008/02/29/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 diagnosed with the terminal lung cancer, mesothelioma.

Read the press release and watch the video

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/29/hse-launches-asbestos-the-hidden-killer-web-video/feed/ Courtesy can damage your health http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/29/courtesy-can-damage-your-health/?rss= Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:06:01 +0000 HSE http://www.hsenews.com/2008/02/29/courtesy-can-damage-your-health/ HSE Chief Executive Geoffrey Podger responds to an article in the times about giving up seats on trains. 

View response

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/29/courtesy-can-damage-your-health/feed/ Oldbury nuclear power station decomissioning consent http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/29/oldbury-nuclear-power-station-decomissioning-consent/?rss= Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:00:33 +0000 HSE http://www.hsenews.com/2008/02/29/oldbury-nuclear-power-station-decomissioning-consent/ HSE granted consent to the licensee of Oldbury nuclear power station, Magnox Electric Ltd, to carry out a decommissioning project under the regulations on 18th February 2008.

View consent details

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/29/oldbury-nuclear-power-station-decomissioning-consent/feed/ Statement of forthcoming regulations updated http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/29/statement-of-forthcoming-regulations-updated/?rss= Fri, 29 Feb 2008 08:58:35 +0000 HSE http://www.hsenews.com/2008/02/29/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 twelve months. The two ‘common commencement dates’ are, 6 April (the start of the tax year) and 1 October 2008.

View statement

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/29/statement-of-forthcoming-regulations-updated/feed/ Review of the Seveso II (COMAH) Directive http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/28/review-of-the-seveso-ii-comah-directive/?rss= Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:27:55 +0000 HSE http://www.hsenews.com/2008/02/28/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 (96/82/EC), implemented in Great Britain through the Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) Regulations 1999.

View details

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/28/review-of-the-seveso-ii-comah-directive/feed/ Construction occupational health awareness day http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/28/construction-occupational-health-awareness-day/?rss= Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:26:32 +0000 HSE http://www.hsenews.com/2008/02/28/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 health risks and how to manage these risks including asbestos and dust, dermatitis, manual handling, hand arm vibration and noise.

View details

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/28/construction-occupational-health-awareness-day/feed/ Spontaneous heating of piled tyre shred and crumb http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/28/spontaneous%c2%a0heating-of%c2%a0piled%c2%a0tyre%c2%a0shred-and%c2%a0crumb/?rss= Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:24:30 +0000 HSE http://www.hsenews.com/2008/02/28/spontaneous%c2%a0heating-of%c2%a0piled%c2%a0tyre%c2%a0shred-and%c2%a0crumb/ In 2007 HSL produced a briefing note on the risks from the spontaneous heating of piled tyre shred and crumb. This note outlines the nature of the problem, the risks, and the steps that can be taken to reduce the risks. It also lists sources of further information.

View briefing note

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/28/spontaneous%c2%a0heating-of%c2%a0piled%c2%a0tyre%c2%a0shred-and%c2%a0crumb/feed/ Examination and testing of lifts http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/28/examination-and-testing-of-lifts/?rss= Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:22:33 +0000 HSE http://www.hsenews.com/2008/02/28/examination-and-testing-of-lifts/ Simple guidance for lift owners: the lifting operations and lifting equipment regulations (LOLER) introduced new requirements for the safe provision and use of lifting equipment.

Download guidance [PDF 113KB]

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/28/examination-and-testing-of-lifts/feed/ Selling to HSE - Training http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/28/selling-to-hse-training/?rss= Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:20:17 +0000 HSE http://www.hsenews.com/2008/02/28/selling-to-hse-training/ HSE will shortly be inviting tenders for its Management Development and Personal Development training programmes.

View details

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/28/selling-to-hse-training/feed/ National Action Mesothelioma Day http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/27/national-action-mesothelioma-day/?rss= Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:26:45 +0000 HSE http://www.hsenews.com/2008/02/27/national-action-mesothelioma-day/ As part of the going asbestos awareness raising campaign and to mark National Action Mesothelioma Day, HSE has launched a web video, “Asbestos the hidden killer” featuring Tom King a carpenter by trade, who has been diagnosed with the terminal lung cancer, mesothelioma. 

Watch the video 

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/27/national-action-mesothelioma-day/feed/ Why fall for it? Preventing falls in agriculture http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/27/why-fall-for-it-preventing-falls-in-agriculture/?rss= Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:16:53 +0000 HSE http://www.hsenews.com/2008/02/27/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 based on actual accidents investigated by HSE, followed by examples of good practice which will help you comply with the law.

Download guidance [PDF 403KB]

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/27/why-fall-for-it-preventing-falls-in-agriculture/feed/ Control the risks from hand-arm vibration http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/27/control-the-risks-from-hand-arm-vibration/?rss= Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:14:51 +0000 HSE http://www.hsenews.com/2008/02/27/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 employer whose business involves regular and frequent use of hand-held power tools, hand-guided powered equipment, powered machines which process hand-held materials.

Download guidance [PDF 200KB]

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/27/control-the-risks-from-hand-arm-vibration/feed/ Asbestos kills: Protect yourself! http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/27/asbestos-kills-protect-yourself/?rss= Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:13:11 +0000 HSE http://www.hsenews.com/2008/02/27/asbestos-kills-protect-yourself/ Are you an electrician, plumber, heating and ventilation engineer, joiner or do you work in a similar building or maintenance trade?

Your future health is still at serious risk from asbestos.

View guidance [PDF 265KB]

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/27/asbestos-kills-protect-yourself/feed/ Asbestos kills: a quick guide to protecting yourself http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/27/asbestos-kills-a-quick-guide-to-protecting-yourself/?rss= Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:12:17 +0000 HSE http://www.hsenews.com/2008/02/27/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 building or maintenance trades.

Download guidance [PDF 250KB]

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/27/asbestos-kills-a-quick-guide-to-protecting-yourself/feed/ Shattered Lives http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/27/shattered-lives-3/?rss= Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:10:26 +0000 HSE http://www.hsenews.com/2008/02/27/shattered-lives-3/ Campaign website launched - find out how to identify hazards and avoid slips, trips and falls accidents in your workplace.

Visit the campaign website

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/27/shattered-lives-3/feed/ HSC Chair’s call for effective leadership in the downstream oil industry http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/26/hsc-chair%e2%80%99s-call-for-effective-leadership-in-the-downstream-oil-industry/?rss= Tue, 26 Feb 2008 09:05:48 +0000 HSE http://www.hsenews.com/2008/02/26/hsc-chair%e2%80%99s-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 Association , “I cannot emphasise enough how industry leaders must play a pivotal role in setting strong and visible process safety controls throughout their organisations. Safety not only ensures that people go home safely at the end of the day, but is also good business”.

Read the press release in full

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/26/hsc-chair%e2%80%99s-call-for-effective-leadership-in-the-downstream-oil-industry/feed/ Scotsman: Nerves of steel http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/26/scotsman-nerves-of-steel/?rss= Tue, 26 Feb 2008 08:52:06 +0000 HSE http://www.hsenews.com/2008/02/26/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 here”

View response

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/26/scotsman-nerves-of-steel/feed/ Wood Action Group http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/26/wood-action-group/?rss= Tue, 26 Feb 2008 08:51:28 +0000 HSE http://www.hsenews.com/2008/02/26/wood-action-group/ The agenda for the meeting of the Wood Action Group (WAG) on health and safety on 28 November 2007 and the minutes for the meeting on 18 June 2007 are now available.

View papers

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/26/wood-action-group/feed/