This paper explores the economic theory behind alternative approaches to the current
Monthly archives: July 2008
Homes for Haringey Ltd prosecuted after worker injured in fall from loft
HSE is warning employers to ensure they have safe systems for working at height in place after a worker was
Carriage of dangerous goods - prohibition notices
The list of prohibition notices issued under the carriage of dangerous goods regulations has been updated.
REACH presentations
The list of Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation & restriction of CHemicals (REACH) presentations has been updated to
Consultation on race equality scheme
We have reviewed our existing race equality scheme and have developed a new agenda for action for the next three years.
Air transport
Revised site, find out more about health and safety in air transport industry. What the risks are, how others have tackled
Nuclear Joint Programme Strategy and Operating Plan 2008
This document sets out both medium term and longer term Nuclear Directorate (ND) Objectives in a format that is
Myth of the month: July 2008
Dispelling the health and safety myth: Poles are banned in fire stations. It was widely reported that a fire station was built
IOSH/HSE survey of slips and trips issues
This report presents findings from a survey of Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
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.
Your council’s role in health and safety regulation
The Councillors’ Handbook is a publication produced jointly by Local Authorities and HSE. It explains the roles and
Judith Hackitt’s speech for Police Federation
Transcript of Judith Hackitt’s speech for the Police Federation of England and Wales Health and Safety Conference, Windsor
HSE National leads for corporate social care providers
This circular gives advice to local authority enforcement officers and addresses national arrangements for liaison and
Recent communications on first aid at work
HSE has become aware of recent communications put out widely to the first aid community, in part relating to draft
Fatal injury statistics
Workplace fatal injuries for 2007/08, as reported to all enforcing authorities.
RIDDOR quaterly statistics update
This data is a snap shot for 2007/08 quarter 4 taken from the live database held at the Incident Contact Centre (ICC). Its
Administrator vacancy
HSE currently has a vacancy for an administrator in the Fields Operations Directorate (FOD), based in Manchester.
Ergonomics intervention study to prevent incidence of MSDs
This report looks at the feasibility of carrying out a study to reduce musculoskeletal disorders in the
DWP Select Committee inquiry - the work of HSC/E
In 2007, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Select Committee undertook an inquiry into the work of the

