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HSE names new Deputy Chief Executive

HSE — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 10:08:18 +0000

HSE has announced that Kevin Myers has been appointed as HSE’s Deputy Chief Executive. The appointment follows an open competition overseen by the Civil Service Commission. Kevin will take up post on 13 October 2008.

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“Health and safety in the 21st century - A balancing act”

HSE — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 09:59:49 +0000

A speech made by Judith Hackitt, HSE Chair at the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) North of Scotland event in Aberdeen on 10 September 2008.

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Warning to construction industry after crane overturns

HSE — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 08:12:47 +0000

HSE has warned the construction industry of the need to ensure that mobile crane operations are properly planned and supervised. The warning follows HSE’s prosecution of two construction companies after a 35 tonne truck mounted telescopic crane overturned, after one of the outriggers which support the crane sank into the ground.

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Measurement of alkyl 2-cyanoacrylates

HSE — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 08:10:47 +0000

This report describes research into improved cyanoacrylate sampling methods. The research was an assessment of Automated Thermal Desorption (ATD) as an alternative sampling/analytical technique for the measurement of airborne cyanoacrylate and the development of modified Tenax sampling tubes.

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RR646 - Field validation of improved sampling methods for airborne cyanoacrylates

HSE — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 08:09:22 +0000

This report describes a field validation exercise undertaken to assess improved cyanoacrylate sampling methods.

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Cost of workplace injuries and ill health

HSE — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 07:21:16 +0000

This paper presents detailed estimates of the costs to employers of workplace injuries and work-related ill health in 2005/06. The paper also reviews the methodology and data quality applied in past Health and Safety Executive estimates of these costs.

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COHME Designer workshop

HSE — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 07:20:32 +0000

An event for designers to discuss and influence Construction Occupational Health Management Essentials (COHME) – HSE’s guidance on the management of health issues in construction. This will be held in London on 26 September 08. Book by 19 September 2008.

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Moving & Handling People

HSE — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 07:19:56 +0000

London: 29 - 30 January 2009, organised by the Disabled Living Foundation. The event is intended to provide delegates from both health and social care settings with information on up to date thinking on safer handling.

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HSE Chair’s reminder, those who create risks are best placed to manage them

HSE — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 07:19:08 +0000

Addressing delegates at the “Cutting edge health and safety” National Safety Symposium in Warrington on Monday 8 September, the Chair of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Judith Hackitt delivered a strong message, “We in HSE are not responsible for managing health and safety in your workplace - you are.” The symposium hosted by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is now in its 33rd year and provides a forum for health and safety professionals in the public sector for updates on progress and best practice.

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