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Prosecutions following multiple breaches of asbestos safety laws

HSE — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:06:20 +0000

HSE has issued a stark warning about managing the risks from asbestos, following its prosecution of a two companies in Essex, after workers in their employment were exposed to asbestos containing materials.

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Land use planning advice around LSPSS

HSE — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:05:52 +0000

This circular gives advice to Hazardous Installations Directorate CI Teams and Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) on the revised procedure for providing Land Use Planning advice around Large Scale Petroleum Storage Sites (LSPSS).

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Free - Arboriculture Safety and Health Awareness Day

HSE — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:04:57 +0000

Tuesday 2nd September 2008, Myerscough College, Bilsborrow, Preston. The event is aimed at arboriculturists, on how to avoid the most common causes of accidents and ill health which arise from their activities.

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Forthcoming regulations update

HSE — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 07:17:08 +0000

This statement lists the forthcoming regulations that commence during 2008/2009. it will be update it every six months, covering a rolling 12-month period. The two ‘Common Commencement Dates’ are 6 April (the start of the tax year); and 1 October.

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Radiation Protection directives review

HSE — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 07:16:16 +0000

Information on the simplification and review of Radiation Protection directives including Basic Safety Standards (BSS) and outside workers directives have been updated.

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Physical Agents (Electromagnetic Fields) Directive

HSE — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 07:15:09 +0000

Information on the Physical Agents (Electromagnetic Fields) Directive has been updated. The Directive is based on the values incorporated in the occupational exposure guidelines issued by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) which are broadly in line with those of the Health Protection Agency (formerly the National Radiological Protection Board, NRPB). However these are currently being reviewed.

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July HSE publications

HSE — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 07:14:01 +0000

Details of new documents published HSE in July 2008 that are now available, includes veterinary medicines, sheep dipping, height aware campaign evaluation, slips and trips…

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TEXIAC open meeting

HSE — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 07:13:19 +0000

This years Textiles Industry Advisory Committee (TEXIAC) open meeting will be held 16 September 2008, Yew Lodge Hotel, Kegworth, Derbyshire. The event is aimed at maintenance managers, engineers and health & safety representatives.

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Agriculture SHAD events

HSE — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 07:11:59 +0000

New dates are now available for agriculture Safety and Health awareness days (SHADS), find an event happening near you.

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