HSE has expressed concern at the continuing number of major and significant hydrocarbon releases in the offshore industry,
Monthly archives: August 2008
Top tips to safeguard our gamekeepers
As the Scottish grouse shooting season gets underway today – the Glorious 12th – the Health and
Consultation letter - European Commission proposal on dichloromethane based paint stripper
European Commission proposal to restrict the sale and use of paint strippers containing dichloromethane (DCM)
The adventure activities licensing regulations 2004
This operational circular, which has recently been updated, describes the Adventure Activities Licensing Regulations 2004,
Cooperation between HSE and the Coal Authority
The appendix 1 of the memorandum of agreement between the Coal Authority and the Health and Safety Executive has been updated.
Medical forms
Three further forms are now available: FODMS98 - Initial medical assessment,
SMT agenda and papers for August
The agenda and papers of the Senior Management Team meeting, held in Redgrave Court, Bootle
Ladder Exchange 2008
Starts September 2008 nationwide. Don’t let a dodgy ladder Shatter your life exchange it…
Construction managers warned to control risks of working at height
HSE has warned employers and senior managers that they must control the risks of working at height in the
Worker fatality at Northampton refurbishment site
HSE is urging employers to ensure they have adequate safety measures in place to protect staff working at
Keep your eyes peeled during tattie harvest
As Scotland celebrates the United Nation’s International Year of the Potato 2008 at a conference on
Keeping East Lothian blooming safe
The “North Berwick in Bloom” Committee has been busily putting the finishing touches to the East
Petersfield company fined for ignoring worker’s safety
HSE is urging companies to assess the risks to their employees from exposure to vibration, after
Prosecutions following multiple breaches of asbestos safety laws
HSE has issued a stark warning about managing the risks from asbestos, following its prosecution of
Land use planning advice around LSPSS
This circular gives advice to Hazardous Installations Directorate CI Teams and Local Planning
Free - Arboriculture Safety and Health Awareness Day
Tuesday 2nd September 2008, Myerscough College, Bilsborrow, Preston. The event is aimed at
Forthcoming regulations update
This statement lists the forthcoming regulations that commence during 2008/2009. it will be update
Radiation Protection directives review
Information on the simplification and review of Radiation Protection directives including Basic Safety
Physical Agents (Electromagnetic Fields) Directive
Information on the Physical Agents (Electromagnetic Fields) Directive has been updated. The Directive

