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GMO Public Register Report

HSE — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:33:23 +0000

The Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) Public Register Report which holds information on companies using GMO products, what they are and what they are used for has been updated.

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LAU newsletter - June edition

HSE — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:28:50 +0000

The Local Authority Unit (LAU) newsletter is now available, in this some of the areas covered are; safety alerts, annual health and safety return (LAE1) 2007/08, ladder exchange 2008, asbestos licensing unit update, 2008 HELA awards for innovation…

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Tracking research for workplace transport ‘struck by’ initiative

HSE — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:20:47 +0000

People being hit or run over by workplace vehicles (‘struck by’ incidents) resulted in 41% of all workplace transport (WPT) incidents in 2004/05. The HSE ‘struck by’ initiative was part of a 2-year workplace transport project running from April 2006 - March 2008 aimed at reducing the number of incidents.

The initiative consisted of a targeted audit, that involved reviewing transport activities undertaken in the manufacturing sector and parts of the service industries (eg waste disposal) several large companies were targeted to take part. This work is described in this report.

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Pesticide Residues Committee publishes fourth quarter report

HSE — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:13:07 +0000

The final Pesticide Residues Committee (PRC) quarterly report.

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Third party major accident hazard pipeline (MAHP) infringement

HSE — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:01:18 +0000

Third party damage to underground services of all types continues to be a source of danger and when the underground service is a Major Accident Hazard Pipeline (MAHP) such as a high-pressure gas main or a petrochemical pipeline then the consequences of a rupture can be devastating to people and the environment.

The aim of the report was to produce a case study to illustrate the sequence of events and the underlying factors of the incident, as well as to communicate the lessons that can be learned for risk management.

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Worker suffers burns after acetone catches fire

HSE — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:52:08 +0000

HSE has warned companies to protect employees from flammable cleaning liquids after a Leicester man suffered burns to his hands and legs after some acetone caught fire. Leicester-based Parmeko Plc was fined and ordered to pay costs at Leicester Magistrates’ Court after pleading guilty for failing to ensure the safety of an employee whilst he was handling acetone, a flammable liquid.

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Company prosecuted after worker falls through fragile roof

HSE — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:45:15 +0000

HSE is warning construction companies of the importance of implementing safe systems for working at height. This follows the HSE prosecution of a company after an incident in which a worker was seriously injured after falling through a fragile roof.

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Food manufacturer fined after explosion disables worker

HSE — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:40:32 +0000

HSE has warned companies to properly maintain pressure systems after a man lost his leg following an explosion at a food factory in Loughborough.

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