Latest results from a programme of pesticide residue testing in fruit and vegetables supplied to school children
Monthly archives: April 2008
NHS trust prosecuted after elderly woman falls from window
HSE is reminding hospitals and organisations which provide care services for vulnerable people to ensure that they take
Crane safety warning after death of welder
HSE warns of the dangers of allowing cranes to operate over the heads of employees. The warning following the
HSE REACHes out to advise businesses of new chemicals legislation
HSE is reaching out to all kinds of businesses across the North East that use chemicals in their daily business, to advise
AIAC transport working group conference
The programme and papers for the Agriculture Industry Advisory Committee (AIAC) transport conference, ‘Which Way
Nuclear LLC reports Q1 Capenhurst
Local Liaison committee quarterly reports for period 1 January to 31 March 2008 quarter 1, for Capenhurst (Urenco
Human costs of a nuclear accident report amended
This report is to advise on the valuation of health effects of exposure to radiation, to inform a model being developed by
Gas engineer prosecuted for unauthorised work
HSE is warning anyone having gas appliances fitted or serviced to ensure the engineer they are using is competent and
Cylinders in Fire - National Stakeholder Group
The Cylinders In Fire National Stakeholder Group (CIF-NSG) was formed in November 2006 to collectively understand and
Local Performance Framework FAQs
A link has been added to this document on the Communities and Local Government website.
Fees paid to medical practitioners
This OM replaces OM 2006/11 and details the new charges, effective from 1 April 2008, for work conducted for HSE by
Falls statistics 2006/07
Latest figures show that 45 people died from a fall from height at work in 2006/07. This is again a record low.
Integrity of buried metal LPG pipework
This Operational Circular alerts inspectors to a matter of potential major concern namely the ongoing integrity of buried,
Consultation on CHIP amendments
CD217 - A consultative document on proposals for new amending regulations about the Classification, Packaging and
Further measurements of fibre concentrations in CLASP construction buildings
In late July 2006, after asbestos contractors had carried out asbestos removal work at a school. This information
New build technical reports
A series of detailed technical reports prepared as part of the initial assessment of the four nuclear power station designs
Safety and Health Expo 2008
13 - 15 May 2008, the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, Europe’s largest occupational health and safety event.
AECL withdraw from GDA process
On 4 April 2008, Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd (AECL) announced that the company were withdrawing their ACR 1000
HSE asks Secretary of State to call in planning application for the Oval Cricket Ground
In January 2008 the London Borough of Lambeth informed HSE that they were minded to go against HSE’s advice,
Removal of pack from cooling towers
This guidance note considers issues raised by the guidance given in the Approved Code of Practice and Guidance

