A number of workers in the popcorn industry in the USA have developed severe lung disease after inhaling fumes from a
Monthly archives: March 2008
Isocyanates presentation
‘Isocyanates from spray painting in motor vehicle repair’ - an evening presentation 23 April 2008, by the British
Free food and health and safety forum
There is a free event being held In Great Yarmouth, Norfolk on 20 March 2008, promoting health and safety when dealing
Newport event to give advice to transport firms on moving goods safely
From forklift trucks to articulated lorries - transport in the workplace can pose a risk to employees and the public.
Display Screen Equipment (DSE) website
A new website offering DSE related information, advice and guidance has been launched.
Nuclear Local Liaison Committee reports
Nuclear LLC reports for Sizewell B, Torness and Wylfa for July to September quarter 3 2007 and Chapelcross,
Revised guidance helps offshore workers play their part
Revised guidance designed to increase workforce involvement offshore to improve safety further has been published by the
Workboost Wales - free health and safety advice
Free and impartial advice on workplace health from the Welsh Assembly Government in partnership with HSE.
Local area agreements
The Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act received Royal Assent on Tuesday, 30 October 2007.
Lead Authority Partnership Scheme course
LAU is pleased to advertise a further training course for the LAPS (Lead Authority Partnership Scheme). The course will be
Health and Safety Commission papers
The remaining papers for the HSC meeting in Rose Court, London on 12 February 2008,
Internal audit of Regulatory Decision Making
HSE has released the Internal audit of Regulatory Decision Making (RDM) Incident Investigation Report, following a
Latest news on new reactor assessment
Get the latest updates on what’s has been happening with the consultation on the future of nuclear power and the generic
Offshore Installations (Safety Case) Regulations 2005 update
The safety case regulations have been updated with new guidance on procedures for consideration of a notification of
REACH event, Birmingham
The agenda and registration form for the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation & restriction of CHemicals)
Corporate manslaughter under spotlight at Cardiff event
The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 comes into force on 6 April 2008, and to help raise
Myth of the month - March 2008
Dispelling the myth that Toy ‘weapons’ in a play had to be locked-up and registered with the police. The reality: Reports
Shattered Lives - get involved
If you are in food retail, food manufacturing, catering, construction, building and plant maintenance get involved in the
RSI Awareness Day
In conjuction with RSI Awareness Day HSE launched it’s new Display Screen Equipment (DSE) site. Find out about working

