What's new at HSE » 2008 » June » 18 http://news.hse.gov.uk News and updates from the Health and Safety Executive Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:09:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 en hourly 1 HSE names preferred bidder to run new gas installer scheme http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/06/18/hse-names-preferred-bidder-to-run-new-gas-installer-scheme/?rss= Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:01:15 +0000 HSE http://www.hsenews.com/2008/06/18/hse-names-preferred-bidder-to-run-new-gas-installer-scheme/ The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) today announced CAPITA as its preferred bidder in the competition to provide a new gas installer registration scheme in Great Britain. This scheme will replace the one currently operated by CORGI.

The new scheme, which will start in April 2009, is set to bring improved domestic gas safety and benefits to both consumers and gas installers.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/06/18/response-to-centre-for-crime-and-justice-centre-briefing/feed/ HSE announces preferred bidder for new gas registration scheme http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/06/18/hse-announces-preferred-bidder-for-new-gas-registration-scheme/?rss= Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:39:25 +0000 HSE http://www.hsenews.com/2008/06/18/hse-announces-preferred-bidder-for-new-gas-registration-scheme/ HSE today announced that it has selected Capita as its preferred bidder to run the new registration scheme for gas installers from 1 April 2009. This will replace the scheme currently operated by CORGI.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/06/18/construction-infonet-e-bulletin-2/feed/ Temporary equipment offshore http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/06/18/temporary-equipment-offshore/?rss= Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:31:11 +0000 HSE http://www.hsenews.com/2008/06/18/temporary-equipment-offshore/ This semi-permenant circular provides topic guidance on the management of risks associated with the use of temporary equipment used on offshore installations.

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