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North Tyneside council prosecuted after refuse truck fatality

HSE — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 09:14:38 +0000

HSE is warning the waste industry to ensure that adequate precautions are taken to prevent injuries caused by reversing waste and recycling collection vehicles. The warning follows HSE’s prosecution of North Tyneside Council after a man was killed by a refuse truck.

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Help for passengers using air transport

HSE — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:55:11 +0000

The HSE air transport site provides advice for air passengers including possible risks are to health and help identifying organisations that are responsible for passenger health.

Help for passengers using air transport

Practical guidance for schools on working at height

HSE — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:54:13 +0000

Best practice guidance for kickstool, stepladder, ladder or tower scaffolds users highlighting practical solutions to common tasks, such as hanging displays.

Practical ladder guidance for schools

Teesside firm fined £15,000 after worker hit by falling beam

HSE — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:44:47 +0000

HSE is warning companies which use electro-magnetic cranes that they must ensure the safety of their employees working nearby after an incident on Teesside which left a man with back injuries and a broken leg.

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Removing forms and record keeping requirements

HSE — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:41:31 +0000

We want your views on proposals to remove several legislative form filling requirements that apply to most businesses operating from a factory, office or shop in Great Britain.

Have your say on the proposals