HSE has warned of the danger of maintenance work being carried out on live machinery. The warning comes after a
Monthly archives: February 2008
It’s a pantomine for Clegg
Judith responds to an article in the Express that Nick Clegg will be appearing in pantomime in Sheffield in the role
Needlestick injuries
The main group of workers at risk from needlestick injuries are those within the healthcare sector, but injuries also
Manual handling awareness day
Two half day sessions aimed at care homes, Manchester, 6 March 2008.
Example risk assessments
These new examples for a poultry farm, plastering company, call centre, private hire and dry cleaners are to help you
Asbestos in CLASP schools
HSE statement - In autumn 2006, the HSE identified that there was the potential for asbestos
Shattered lives - latest news and updates
For more information and to find out how you can get involved in the campaign.
Asbestos - would you know where to find it?
HSE’s current campaign on asbestos steps up a gear with the launch of the ‘Asbestos Building’. Asbestos related disease
Three new HSL job vaccancies
Three vacancies are being advertised at the Health and Safety Laboratory (HSL), closing date 27 February 2008.
Non-Executive Director HSL Board
There is a new vacancy for a senior executive to join the Health and Safety Laboratory Board as a Non-Executive Director.
Guidance on enforcement in agriculture
This SIM provides supplementary guidance on enforcement issues in agriculture, horticulture, forestry and related
HSE and the rubber industry
Information on HSE’s 3 year enforcement campaign ‘Safe Interventions’ initiative in the rubber industry has been
Pandemic flu - workplace guidance February 2008
Updated guidance for employers and employees to use if the Chief Medical Officer declares a pandemic flu within
HSE and the paper industry
Information on HSE’s 3 year enforcement campaign ‘Safe Interventions’ initiative has been updated to include future
CONIAC open meeting
The agenda and papers for the Construction Industry Advisory Committee (CONIAC) open meeting on 4 March 2008
Health and Safety Executive Board meeting
The agenda and papers for the HSE Board meeting on 6 February 2008 in Rose Court, Londonare now available .
Play your part! How offshore workers can improve health and safety
This guidance is intended to help operators, contractors, trade unions, safety representatives and individual
Carbon monoxide incident at Gateshead school
HSE has announced that it is prosecuting Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council in connection with a carbon
Standards for food machinery
List of European CEN ‘C’ standards (British standards) for food machinery that are available (except for drafts)
Waste industry warned on safe reversing after schoolgirl killed
HSE is warning the waste industry to ensure that adequate precautions are taken to prevent injuries caused by

