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Monthly archives: May 2008
Musculoskeletal disorders - Quick exposure check
Work related musculoskeletal disorders, usually upper limb, neck and back problems - are a significant problem in food
New guidance for REACH
New information and guidance for downstream users, distributors and guidance on safety data sheets for Registration,
COSHH essentials in microelectronics
Guidance sheets for compliance with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations in the
Senior Management Team agenda
The agenda for the meeting of the Health and Safety Executive Senior Management Team on 28 May 2008 is now available.
Thetford company prosecuted over breaches of health and safety regulations
HSE has warned employers to ensure they manage health and safety risks in the workplace, this follows the prosecution
Agriculture and associated industries shows planned for 2008/09
National agricultural shows in England, Scotland and Wales and other major technical events are an integral part of the
Don’t run the risk
An article about level crossing safety on agricultural land. (Article reproduced with permission from NFU Journal British
Construction company fined after worker struck by excavator
HSE warns companies that they need to manage the movement of vehicles in the workplace to help protect employees
Stark warning for plant hire firms after rollover
HSE is warning plant hire companies to ensure their vehicles are supplied in a safe condition after a Treharris company
National Statistics publications updated
The National Statistics publications and other statistical releases - Schedule for 2007/08 page has been updated to include
AIAC minutes
The minutes for the meeting of the Agriculture Industry Advisory Committee (AIAC) on 29 October 2007 are now available.
Latex allergy: occupational aspects of management
National Health Service (NHS) Plus has released some evidence based guidance on occupational aspects of latex
Transitional arrangements for NONS being replaced by REACH
As of June 1st 2008 Notification of New Substances Regulations (NONS) will be replaced by Registration Evaluation and
Protect your lungs when using cut-off saws
Time to clear the air! HSE and the Highways Agency have produced this leaflet which
Latest construction e-Bulletin
The May 2008 construction e-Bulletin is now available in this issue, SED 2008, F10
Local exhaust ventilation website launched
A new website has been launched to complement HSE guidance on how to apply and use
Time to clear the air!
A workers’ pocket guide to local exhaust ventilation (LEV) is now available to download.
LEV - ‘Clearing the air’ leaflet
A simple guide to buying and using local exhaust ventilation (LEV) is now available
Cooperation between HSE and the coal authority
This updated operational circular informs Inspectors of the liaison arrangements between

