The National Statistics publications and other statistical information releases scheduled for 2007/08 have been updated.
Monthly archives: February 2008
HSC Agenda and papers
The agenda and papers are now available for the Health and Safety Commission meeting on 12 February 2008.
Integrity of atmospheric storage tanks
The purpose of this circular is to raise awareness of the factors to consider when operating storage tanks containing
Enforcement decision EMM1 guidance update
The previous additional guidance on when to complete an EMM1 has been updated to clarify and simplify the arrangements.
Backs to basics – free health and safety event
19 February, The Pavilions of Harrogate at The Great Yorkshire Showground. This event runs from 9.30 – 15.00
Operating experience feedback - screening, analysis, monitoring, review
This new annex of the Nuclear Directorate’s (ND’s) business management manual describes ND’s processes for
HSE ‘wake up call’ for asbestos removal industry
HSE has called its eleventh special leadership summit to ask the asbestos removal industry to make further
Farmers targeted in agricultural safety event
Self employed farmers in Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk are being targeted by HSE in an effort to reduce the number
Inspection and enforcement priorities for natural gas installations
This circular provides guidance to Inspectors on inspecting polyethylene natural gas mains and covers service
Whole-body vibration and ergonomics of driving occupations phase 2
The work reported here is the second part of a project looking at whole-body vibration exposure and other ergonomic risk
School trip red tape
HSC Chair, Judith Hackitt responds to plan to cut school trip red tape.
Pancake race banned
HSC Chair Judith Hackitt responds to Ripon Cathedral’s decision to ban the annual pancake race due to health and safety
Construction occupational health management tool launch
In a bid to help the construction industry tackle occupational health issues, HSE today launched
Investigation of delayed repairs for gas escapes
This guidance has been developed to supplement the existing Gas Safety (Management) Regulations 1996
Good and best practice offshore
This new circular advises inspectors how to identify and collect examples of good and best practice from regulatory
Gas release hazards from gas-lifted oil wells
This revised circular advises Inspectors of the hazards of hydrocarbon gas releases from gas-lifted oil wells and to
Better backs campaign stakeholder signup
Four more organisations have signed up to participate in the 2007/08 Better Backs Campaign, they are:
Managing occupational health risks in construction
Managing occupational health is not just about providing things like health checks, first aid, welfare, well-being,
Asbestos hidden killer campaign
HSE is working with key stakeholders (Trades Unions, Trade Associations, Suppliers) to
Myth of the month - February 2008
Dispelling the myth that if a pupil is hurt, the teacher is likely to be sued. The main legal duties lie with the employer,

