What's new at HSE » 2008 » July » 07 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 IOSH/HSE survey of slips and trips issues http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/07/07/ioshhse-survey-of-slips-and-trips-issues/?rss= Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:45:21 +0000 HSE http://www.hsenews.com/2008/07/07/ioshhse-survey-of-slips-and-trips-issues/ This report presents findings from a survey of Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) members views on slips and trips. This is the second of three reports; the final report is planned for late 2008. Together, the reports will provide both IOSH and the HSE with valuable information on how the situation is changing and what impact their work has had.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/07/07/ioshhse-survey-of-slips-and-trips-issues/feed/ Ladder Exchange - starts September http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/07/07/ladder-exchange-starts-september/?rss= Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:42:59 +0000 HSE http://www.hsenews.com/2008/07/07/ladder-exchange-starts-september/ Falls from height continue to be the main cause of death in the workplace and one of the main causes of serious injury. Dont let a dodgy ladder shatter your life. A new Ladder Exchange initiative is due to run in the autumn.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/07/07/ladder-exchange-starts-september/feed/ Your council’s role in health and safety regulation http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/07/07/your-councilss-role-in-health-and-safety-regulation/?rss= Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:39:51 +0000 HSE http://www.hsenews.com/2008/07/07/your-councilss-role-in-health-and-safety-regulation/ The Councillors’ Handbook is a publication produced jointly by Local Authorities and HSE. It explains the roles and responsibilities of councils in enforcing health and safety regulations.

Read the councillors handbook [PDF 694KB]

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