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HSE warns companies to prevent falls from vehicles following fatal fall incident

HSE — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:47:37 +0000

HSE is warning employers that they must ensure the safety of drivers who load and unload goods. This follows an incident where HGV driver Nigel Sargeant, age 46, of Boston fell 15 feet from his trailer and suffered fatal head injuries.

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HSE Board papers

HSE — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:45:35 +0000

The minutes for the board meeting on 28 May 2008 in Redgrave Court, Bootle and the Chief Executive’s report for 18 June 2008 have been added.

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First aid regulations review updates

HSE — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:39:23 +0000

Two updates have been added to the first aid at work regulations review information:

June 2008 - Updates on guidance and delivery of first aid at work training by third parties
June 2008 - Implementation of changes to first aid training and approval arrangements

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Free ‘Slips prevention’ workshop for food and drink manufacturing industry

HSE — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:38:33 +0000

A workshop ‘Slips prevention: a recipe for action’ will be held in Cardiff on Tuesday 15 July 2008 between 0930-1330. This free event for 60 delegates and will concentrate on how to manage slips prevention in food and drink factories and how to control them.

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Employers responsibilities - Migrant workers

HSE — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:37:54 +0000

Guidance to employers, employment agencies, employment businesses, gangmasters and other labour providers on their responsibilities under health and safety law towards workers from overseas (migrant workers).

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