What's new at HSE » 2008 » August » 13 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 DSE - Online case studies http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/08/13/dse-online-case-studies/?rss= Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:35:52 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4673 Display Screen Equipment (DSE)  case studies provided by organisations, sets out the problems they had and the solutions to them.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/08/13/latest-nuclear-e-bulletin/feed/ HSE concerned at continuing hydrocarbon releases offshore http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/08/13/hse-concerned-at-continuing-hydrocarbon-releases-offshore/?rss= Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:14:13 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4672 HSE has expressed concern at the continuing number of major and significant hydrocarbon releases in the offshore industry, often regarded as precursors to a major accident.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/08/13/hse-concerned-at-continuing-hydrocarbon-releases-offshore/feed/ Top tips to safeguard our gamekeepers http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/08/13/top-tips-to-safeguard-our-gamekeepers/?rss= Wed, 13 Aug 2008 07:58:51 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4667 As the Scottish grouse shooting season gets underway today – the Glorious 12th – the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is reminding gamekeepers to ensure they take appropriate safety precautions when carrying out their daily work.

View press release - Top tips to safeguard our gamekeepers

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/08/13/top-tips-to-safeguard-our-gamekeepers/feed/ Consultation letter - European Commission proposal on dichloromethane based paint stripper http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/08/13/consultation-letter-european-commission-proposal-on-dichloromethane-based-paint-stripper/?rss= Wed, 13 Aug 2008 07:55:44 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4661 European Commission proposal to restrict the sale and use of paint strippers containing dichloromethane (DCM) to consumers and professional users.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/08/13/consultation-letter-european-commission-proposal-on-dichloromethane-based-paint-stripper/feed/ The adventure activities licensing regulations 2004 http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/08/13/the-adventure-activities-licensing-regulations-2004/?rss= Wed, 13 Aug 2008 07:09:02 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4668 This operational circular, which has recently been updated, describes the Adventure Activities Licensing Regulations 2004, it explains the key features of the Regulations and the licensing scheme. HSE has been designated as the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority and has contracted TQS Ltd to discharge most of its day-to-day functions under the licensing regulations. 

View OC 331/5, The adventure activities licensing regulations 2004

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/08/13/the-adventure-activities-licensing-regulations-2004/feed/ Cooperation between HSE and the Coal Authority http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/08/13/cooperation-between-hse-and-the-coal-authority-2/?rss= Wed, 13 Aug 2008 07:06:18 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4660 The appendix 1 of the memorandum of agreement between the Coal Authority and the Health and Safety Executive has been updated.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/08/13/cooperation-between-hse-and-the-coal-authority-2/feed/ Medical forms http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/08/13/medical-forms/?rss= Wed, 13 Aug 2008 07:04:26 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4657 Three further forms are now available: FODMS98 - Initial medical assessment, FODMS102 - Notification to employer of bio results of medical surveillance and FODMS103 - Certification of fitness/unfitness. (These are read only versions and will require printing before being completed).

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/08/13/medical-forms/feed/ SMT agenda and papers for August http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/08/13/smt-agenda-and-papers-for-august/?rss= Wed, 13 Aug 2008 07:03:34 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4656 The agenda and papers of the Senior Management Team meeting, held in Redgrave Court, Bootle and by video conference link to Rose Court, London on 6 August 2008 are now available.

View the August SMT agenda and papers

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