What's new at HSE » 2008 » July » 02 http://news.hse.gov.uk News and updates from the Health and Safety Executive Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:52:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 en hourly 1 Consultation - CHIP http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/07/02/consultation-chip/?rss= Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:03:33 +0000 HSE http://www.hsenews.com/2008/07/02/consultation-chip/ Chemical (Hazard Information and Packaging) Regulations (CHIP) consultation ends 4 July - have your say on proposals to amend the classification, packaging and labelling of chemicals legislation.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/07/02/consultation-chip/feed/ Thorough examination of lifting equipment (INDG422) http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/07/02/thorough-examination-of-lifting-equipment-indg422/?rss= Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:06:41 +0000 HSE http://www.hsenews.com/2008/07/02/thorough-examination-of-lifting-equipment-indg422/ This leaflet provides advice on the options you have under Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER), relating to the requirement for thorough examination and inspection of lifting equipment and explains the benefits of having an examination scheme. However, this does not replace the necessity for operators to carry out checks to lifting equipment and accessories before use.

INDG422 - Thorough examination of lifting equipment [PDF 105KB]

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/07/02/thorough-examination-of-lifting-equipment-indg422/feed/ Workplace transport checklist updated http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/07/02/workplace-transport-checklist-updated/?rss= Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:05:00 +0000 HSE http://www.hsenews.com/2008/07/02/workplace-transport-checklist-updated/ The workplace transport checklist, prepared as a guide to what employers should consider when trying to reduce the risk from vehicles in the workplace, has been updated.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/07/02/workplace-transport-checklist-updated/feed/ Employment agencies warned of migrant worker checks http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/07/02/employment-agencies-warned-of-migrant-worker-checks/?rss= Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:04:17 +0000 HSE http://www.hsenews.com/2008/07/02/employment-agencies-warned-of-migrant-worker-checks/ HSE is warning employment agencies in Cambridgeshire of impending spot checks, which will focus on the recruitment of migrant workers.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/07/02/employment-agencies-warned-of-migrant-worker-checks/feed/ Specialist Inspector vacancies http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/07/02/specialist-inspector-vacancies/?rss= Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:03:40 +0000 HSE http://www.hsenews.com/2008/07/02/specialist-inspector-vacancies/ HSE currently has posts for Specialist Inspectors within occupational hygiene, occupational health, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and construction engineering. Based at various locations across the United Kingdom, closing date 28 July 2008.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/07/02/specialist-inspector-vacancies/feed/ Gas appliance safety warning as traders are prosecuted http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/07/02/gas-appliance-safety-warning-as-traders-are-prosecuted/?rss= Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:02:29 +0000 HSE http://www.hsenews.com/2008/07/02/gas-appliance-safety-warning-as-traders-are-prosecuted/ HSE has warned the public in the Shropshire area about potentially unsafe gas installations carried out through a company called “Embers Fires”, following the prosecution of two brothers, one of who operated and ran the business.

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