Changes to the Chemicals Assessment Schemes Unit contact details. From the 31st July 2008 our
Monthly archives: July 2008
Wates Construction Ltd fined £7,000
HSE is warning construction firms to check the safety of gas flues, following roofing work, after the
Safety crack down on Tyneside industrial estates
More than 100 Tyneside businesses were visited in a recent crackdown on industrial estates by Health
Transposition of Biocidal Products Directive
From time to time the Directive is amended, for example when a new or existing active substance is
‘About us’ reorganised
Following the merger of Health and Safety Commission with Health and Safety Executive, the
European campaign: risk management
The European campaign for Safety and Health at Work for 2008-09 will
Making a difference 2008-2011: second phase
The HSE Paper and Board Industry Advisory Committee (PABIAC) has launched the second phase of
Carbon capture storage (CCS) website launched
Carbon capture & storage (CCS) is the process of capturing the CO2 that is emitted when fossil
Administrator vacancies
Posts available for administrators in The Health and Safety Executive, duties are to provide
Keeping Warkworth blooming safe
The “Warkworth in Bloom” Committee has been busily putting the finishing
Young people at work
Young people, especially those new to the workplace, will encounter
Explosive Atmosphere Scientist vacancies
Health and Safety Laboratory currently have for Explosive Atmosphere
HR Administrator vacancy
Health and Safety Laboratory currently has a vacancy for a Human
Dacorum Borough Council fined after death of employee
HSE has warned organisations to ensure employees are properly trained to use equipment, following
Buncefield Investigation Board publishes 8th report
The Buncefield Investigation Board’s 8th report is titled: “Recommendations
New gas installer scheme
A ‘frequently asked questions’ section is now available relating to the new
School’s out - stay safe!
Now that Scottish schools have broken up for the summer holidays, HSE
Revision of the Biocidal Products Directive
The European Commission is proposing to revise the Biocidal Products
Sound advice - music and entertainment guidance book
New priced guidance book “Sound advice - control of noise at work in music and entertainment” contains practical guidelines on
Attendance management in the Fire and Rescue Service
This report presents the findings of an in-depth study of policies and practices in the management of sickness absence

