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Design or relocation notification for a production installation

HSE — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:51:44 +0000

New guidance for offshore installations on design or relocation notification for a production intallation submitted under regulation 6 of the Offshore Installations (Safety Case) Regulations 2005 is now available

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Chief Executive’s report for May 2008

HSE — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:33:57 +0000

The Chief Executive’s report to Health and Safety Executive Board for May is now available.

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The high human cost of Scottish Fruit

HSE — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:26:48 +0000

Dr Paul Stollard, Health and Safety Executive Director Scotland, responds to a news article in the Scotsman on migrant workers in the Scottish fruit picking industry.

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Freight company fined £22,000 following death of worker

HSE — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:21:10 +0000

Following the death of an employee, in March 2006, the HSE pursued a prosecution against Berser International Cargo Services Ltd for alleged breaches of health and safety at work legislation.

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Safe use of work equipment. PUWER 98 ACOP

HSE — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:17:19 +0000

This is the third edition of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 Approved Code of Practice and it has been amended and updated to reflect the latest legislation.

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A guide to the RIDDOR 1995

HSE — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:10:45 +0000

This new edition of A guide to the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 contains the same regulations (with minor changes to regulation 2) but brings the associated guidance up to date, particularly in relation to the changes in reporting arrangements and the need to use the Incident Contact Centre.

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HSG 258: Controlling airborne contaminants at work

HSE — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:10:27 +0000

This book provides guidance on the supply of new Local Exhaust Equipment (LEV). It describes the principles and good practice of deciding on, designing, commissioning and testing cost-effective LEV. The guidance will be helpful for employers and managers in medium sized businesses and trade union and employee safety representatives.

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