Health and Safety Executive

Monthly archives: June 2008

The risks posed by exposure to inerting gases in the open air

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

In 2001 there was a series accident offshore in which employees were overcome by inerting gases while working in the

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Fall shatters life of Rhondda carpenter

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

A five-metre fall left Rhondda carpenter David Morgan with serious injuries which may well have ended his career. Following

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LLC quarterly report Clyde

Monday, June 9, 2008

Nuclear Local Liaison Committee report for the period, 1 January to 31 March 2008 for HM Naval Base Clyde is now

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First aid at work stakeholder meeting

Monday, June 9, 2008

Summary of the first aid at work stakeholder meeting held in Redgrave Court on 2 May 2008.

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Working at height warning after Oldham MBC prosecuted

Monday, June 9, 2008

HSE has warned of the danger of working at height without properly planning the work.  The warning follows the

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Aerosol companies warned after explosion kills worker

Monday, June 9, 2008

HSE has warned aerosol companies of the need to adopt good industry working practices when the change over of

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Offshore safety case assessment - contact details

Friday, June 6, 2008

The HSE contact details for Offshore Safety Division - Procedures for safety case assessment and processing other

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Company fined £30,000 after agency worker loses arm

Friday, June 6, 2008

HSE has reminded companies of their responsibility to provide a safe working environment following the prosecution of a

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Design or relocation notification for a production installation

Thursday, June 5, 2008

New guidance for offshore installations on design or relocation notification for a production intallation submitted under

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Chief Executive’s report for May 2008

Thursday, June 5, 2008

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

Thursday, June 5, 2008

Dr Paul Stollard, Health and Safety Executive Director Scotland, responds to a news article in the Scotsman on migrant

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Freight company fined £22,000 following death of worker

Thursday, June 5, 2008

Following the death of an employee, in March 2006, the HSE pursued a prosecution against Berser International Cargo

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Safe use of work equipment. PUWER 98 ACOP

Thursday, June 5, 2008

This is the third edition of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 Approved Code of Practice

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A guide to the RIDDOR 1995

Thursday, June 5, 2008

This new edition of A guide to the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995

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HSG 258: Controlling airborne contaminants at work

Thursday, June 5, 2008

This book provides guidance on the supply of new Local Exhaust Equipment (LEV). It describes the principles and good

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CONIAC open meetings

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

HSE’s Construction Industry Advisory Committee (CONIAC) will be holding an open meeting on Monday 23 June 2008.

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Bus company fined after worker suffers spinal injuries

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

HSE has warned garage owners to ensure that workers are safe when working in or near vehicle inspection pits.

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Landlord prosecuted over faulty boiler fatality

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

HSE is highlighting the fatal consequences of carbon monoxide gas following the death of a six-year old girl who was

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Amendments to RIDDOR quarries guidance

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Alterations have been made to Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) following

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HSE invites views on PADHI+

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Planning Authority staff have been invited to give their views on Planning Advice for Developments near Hazardous

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