What's new at HSE » 2008 » September » 10 http://news.hse.gov.uk News and updates from the Health and Safety Executive Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:52:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 en hourly 1 New and expectant mothers - frequently asked questions http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/10/new-and-expectant-mothers-frequently-asked-questions/?rss= Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:20:13 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4775 A new question has been added to New and expectant mothers - frequently asked questions: ‘Should an expectant worker become ill and be unable to work, even if her illness results from her pregnancy, what is her entitlement?’

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/10/new-and-expectant-mothers-frequently-asked-questions/feed/ North East England inspection campaign http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/10/north-east-england-inspection-campaign/?rss= Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:17:50 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4774 Businesses in Rotherham and Hull to be the focus of concentrated health and safety inspections. The campaign aims to raise awareness of health and safety issues and reduce the impact of workplace accidents and ill health on individuals and businesses.

The two week-long period inspections, will take place:

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/10/north-east-england-inspection-campaign/feed/ Working Time Regulations guidance http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/10/working-time-regulations-guidance/?rss= Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:16:16 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4773 Operational circular 1/6 has been updated. The purpose of this guidance is to assist those who enforce the Working Time Regulations 1998 (SI1998 No 1833) (the Regulations). It may also be of use in providing duty holders with guidance on the Regulations.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/10/working-time-regulations-guidance/feed/ Arboriculture and forestry minutes http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/10/arboriculture-and-forestry-minutes/?rss= Wed, 10 Sep 2008 06:13:52 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4771 Minutes for the 13th meeting of the Arboriculture and Forestry Advisory Group (AFAG) on 25-26 September 07 are now available.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/10/arboriculture-and-forestry-minutes/feed/ Warning on handling hazardous materials after prosecution http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/10/warning-on-handling-hazardous-materials-after-prosecution/?rss= Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:12:27 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4764 The HSE has told companies, particularly those in the major hazard sector, that they must ensure their workforce follows approved company safety procedures.

The warning comes after BAE Systems Land Systems (Munitions and Ordnance) Ltd was ordered to pay £50,000 in fines and costs of £15,000 at Cardiff Crown Court after a worker was severely burned at its site in Glascoed, Monmouthshire.

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