Speech by Judith Hackitt CBE, HSE Chair at the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
Monthly archives: May 2008
Welsh construction industry conference
“Constructing Excellence: Now and Beyond London 2012: Business Opportunitie
Scouting for leaders response
Judith Hackitt, Health and Safety Executive Chair, responds to a Daily Mail article ‘Scouting for leaders’ 7 May 2008.
Selling to HSE - paper contract updated
The information on the copier and printing paper contract has been updated. HSE follows UK Government and European
HSE Safety Alert: Explosion risk from redundant domestic back boilers
HSE has issued a safety alert aimed at homeowners, tenants, landlords and heating professionals following five incidents
COMAH application at surface treatment sites
This circular is to advise Field Operations Directorate (FOD) and Hazardous Installations Directorate (HID) staff
Risks from redundant solid fuel back boilers
HSE has issued a safety alert aimed at homeowners, tenants, landlords and heating professionals following five incidents
What to expect when a Health and Safety Awareness officer calls
Updated leaflet - It explains what a health and safety awareness officer (HSAO) is and what they do.
Major hazards conference - presentations
HSE convened a ‘Leading from the top avoiding major incidents’ conference to reinforce the importance of process safety
Approved pesticide products
Lists new pesticide products that have gained approval in April 2008 by HSE’s Biocides and Pesticides Unit.
Scottish Trades Union Congress speech
Speech by Judith Hackitt CBE, HSE Chair at the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) Conference in Inverness
Major Hazards Conference speeches
HSE recently convened a ‘Leading from the top avoiding major incidents’ conference to reinforce the importance of
Video: major hazards conference media briefing
HSE recently convened a ‘Leading from the top avoiding major incidents’ conference to reinforce the importance
Asbestos inspection pack updated
Advice and guidance for health and safety Inspectors. Explains why managing asbestos is a priority and how HSE is
European Campaign on Risk Assessment
A two year european campaign for safety and health at work focussing on risk assessment.
Revised biocides and pesticides website
The biocides and pesticides sites have been merged. The revised site includes improved information and advice
Myth of the month - May 2008
Dispelling the health and safety myth: All park benches must be replaced because they are 3 inches too low.
Everest prosecuted for breaching Work At Height Regulations
HSE has issued a stark warning that companies face robust enforcement action following its prosecution of Everest Ltd,
HSE Chair challenges industry leaders to walk the talk
For the first time ever over 200 industry leaders came together to share their learning on process safety in the major
HSE’s corporate plan for internal health and safety for 2008/09
This plan sets out the principle health and safety improvement activities to take place in HSE during the 2008/09

