List of events aimed at the construction industry throughout autumn starting with a free
Monthly archives: August 2008
GMO Public Register Report
The Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) Public Register Report holds information on
Disposable glove fact sheet
Sixty three hairdressers tested disposable gloves, this Local Authority fact sheet summarises the results.
Pesticides job vacancies
3 new job vacancies are being advertised at the Pesticides Safety Directorate (PSD) in York.
Statistics e-Bulletin
Latest edition of the Statistics e-Bulletin is out now - includes a look back at June’s fatal statistics
Events in Scotland
A number of Health and safety related events are being held throughout Scotland in the next few
IOSH National Safety Symposium 2008
The Park Royal, Stretton, Warrington: 7 - 9 September 2008. This Institute of Occupational Safety
IOG SALTEX 2008
Windsor Racecourse, 2 - 4 September 2008, IOG SALTEX is the UK’s only outdoor event for the
Norfolk activity centre prosecuted after school trip incident
HSE has warned activity centres to ensure their staff are properly trained, after a child was seriously injured
Risk assessment in printing and publishing
As part of the two year European risk assessment campaign we have put together some information
Road Distribution Action Group meeting minutes
The minutes for the Road Distribution Action Group meetings in February and June 2008 are now available.
Carriage of dangerous goods - Prohibition Notices
The list of ‘Carriage of dangerous goods’ Prohibition Notices issued by Police or Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA)
REACH e-Bulletin
Latest Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation & restriction of CHemicals (REACH) e-Bulletin out now.
Noise e-Bulletin
Latest edition out now, covers - Sound Advice guidance, plans for a noise forum…
Retail industry website launched
HSE has launched a new website offering advice and guidance on health and safety topics in the retail
Risk assessment workshops for businesses
EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, is running a series of regional workshops on risk assessment in
Interim guidance on conveying carbon dioxide in pipelines
This note seeks to draw attention to: current knowledge and guidance on the hazards from CO2,
Councillors’ handbook in Welsh
A Welsh version of the publication ‘Your council’s role in health and safety regulation. Councillors’
Safety warning to farmers during harvest
HSE figures show that in the 10 year-period between 1997/98 to 2006/07 there were 399 fatal accidents
80 local authorities support ladder exchange 2008
Don’t get caught using a dodgy ladder.

