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Monthly archives: April 2008
Agriculture Industry Advisory Committee agenda
The agenda and papers for the Agriculture Industry Advisory Committee meeting held on 18 March 08 are now available.
Nuclear permissioning inspection assessment
Guidance is now available on preparation and issue of licence instruments and associated project assessment reports.
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Consultation on revision of sunbed guidance
HSE has guidance on controlling the health risks associated with working with UV tanning equipment for example
HSE Chair’s reminder on leadership agenda
The Chair of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Judith Hackitt today reminded board members and senior business
NuSAC agenda and papers
The revised agenda and papers for the meeting of Nuclear Safety Advisory Committee (NuSAC) held on 26 October 2007
Deputy Chief Executive vacancy
Vacancy for a HSE Deputy Chief Executive, based in Bootle Merseyside, closing date 19 May, 2008 details are now
Guardian newspaper criticises HSE
HSE Chief Executive Geoffrey Podger responds to the recent Guardian article ‘Ten years on, the echoes of Simon’s
Euronews - Physical Agents dossier update
Minor updates have been made to information on the Physical Agents (Artificial Optical Radiation) Directive (2006/25/EC)
HSE SMT meeting papers
The minutes, agenda and papers of the Senior Management Team meeting on 2 April 2008 are now available.
Nuclear SSG/LCLC/LLC reports and meetings procedures
Updated procedures for the format and content to be adopted when producing any of the HSE Nuclear Installations
Health and safety in nail bars
Nail bars are a rapidly expanding small business sector. This report addressed Local Authority enforcement officers’
Occupational diseases in hairdressers and nail bars
Workers in hairdressers, beauty salons and nail bars are at potential risk of developing skin and respiratory ill health
Executive Board meeting papers
The agenda and papers for the HSE Executive Board meeting on 24 April 2008 are now available.
Agriculture bulletin April 2008
News and information keeping you informed of the latest issues affecting agriculture and it’s associated industries.
Overseas workers in food manufacture
Information on employing overseas workers in food manufacture has been collected together in this new page.
National food and drink health and safety awards
Sponsored by the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Food and Drink Group, these awards recognise
Euronews - Radiation Protection Directives dossier update
Minor updates have been made to information on the Simplification and review of Radiation Protection Directives including

