What's new at HSE » 2008 » September 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 Engineering risk management specialist vacancy http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/30/engineering-risk-management-specialist-vacancy/?rss= Tue, 30 Sep 2008 09:45:22 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4855 This post is for a risk management specialist with either substantial engineering experience, or moderate engineering knowledge plus software development expertise to lead and deliver project work for HSE and external clients in the area of risk communication and management. Based in Buxton, closing date 20 October 2008.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/30/engineering-risk-management-specialist-vacancy/feed/ Exposure to dust and bioaerosols in poultry farming http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/30/exposure-to-dust-and-bioaerosols-in-poultry-farming/?rss= Tue, 30 Sep 2008 09:40:14 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4857 Previous studies have tended to provide only an overview of agriculture workers’ exposure to bioaerosols. However, this is of limited use in assessing health risks, because of the diversity of tasks at different times of the day, week or season.

Workers’ exposure to dust and bioaerosols is certain to differ according to the task being performed.

Read the full RR654 research report

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/30/exposure-to-dust-and-bioaerosols-in-poultry-farming/feed/ Respiratory Protective Equipment open technical seminar http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/30/respiratory-protective-equipment-open-technical-seminar/?rss= Tue, 30 Sep 2008 09:28:16 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4854 October 7 2008, sheffield. Organised by British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS), this seminar is aimed at health and safety professionals who deal with chemicals or process-generated substances and have responsibility for RPE in workplaces. The seminar will cover both theoretical and practical aspects of an RPE programme, and provide an opportunity to update and refresh knowledge.

The seminar will be presented by experts from HSE, HSL and industry. 

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/30/respiratory-protective-equipment-open-technical-seminar/feed/ The Science Behind the Hygiene: 12 November in Buxton http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/30/the-science-behind-the-hygiene-12-november-in-buxton/?rss= Tue, 30 Sep 2008 09:20:52 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4853 Run in conjunction with the Dutch Occupational Hygiene Society and the Occupational Hygiene Society of Ireland. The event will cover key occupational hygiene issues within the three broad themes of using evidence, physical agents, and recognition and control of exposures.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/30/the-science-behind-the-hygiene-12-november-in-buxton/feed/ Managing work-related violence in licensed and retail premises http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/30/managing-work-related-violence-in-licensed-and-retail-premises/?rss= Tue, 30 Sep 2008 09:14:39 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4850 This leaflet contains information and practical advice on how to assess and tackle the risk of violence to your staff. The advice is based on what people who work in pubs, clubs and shops have told us about their experience of tackling violence where they work, including measures that have helped combat the problem.

INDG423 - Managing work-related violence in licensed and retail premises [PDF 98KB]

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/30/managing-work-related-violence-in-licensed-and-retail-premises/feed/ Work at height warning following prosecution http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/26/work-at-height-warning-following-prosecution/?rss= Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:32:04 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4843 HSE is warning of the risks of working at height, after an Essex worker fell from a ladder and suffered severe injuries, including a broken neck.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/26/work-at-height-warning-following-prosecution/feed/ DVD: Signposts for health and safety http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/26/dvd-signposts-for-health-and-safety-2/?rss= Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:30:49 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4849 Originally broadcast on BBC2 as 10 half-hour programmes - a variety of small businesses show how they have successfully dealt with health and safety at work issues.

Visit the Signposts page and view extracts from the DVD

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/26/dvd-signposts-for-health-and-safety-2/feed/ North East inspection campaign - date change http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/26/north-east-inspection-campaign-date-change/?rss= Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:24:41 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4848 The date of the Rotherham campaign has been changed. It will now take place on  2-6 March 09. 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.

View inspection campaign details

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/26/north-east-inspection-campaign-date-change/feed/ Use your ladder safely http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/26/use-your-ladder-safely/?rss= Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:19:15 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4847 Part of HSE’s Ladder Exchange initiative, HSE has provided a step by step guide to using your ladder safely.

Visit the Ladder Exchange site

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/26/use-your-ladder-safely/feed/ Health surveillance for noise and vibration event http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/26/health-surveillance-for-noise-and-vibration-event/?rss= Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:18:00 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4845 A free event for employers on 19 November in Birmingham to promote the benefits of health surveillance in dealing with the health effects of noise and hand-arm vibration (HAV).

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/26/health-surveillance-for-noise-and-vibration-event/feed/ HSE warns companies to protect workers’ safety http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/26/hse-warns-companies-to-protect-workers%e2%80%99-safety/?rss= Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:11:28 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4844 The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned employers to ensure they properly manage health and safety risks in the workplace, following the prosecution of an Essex company.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/26/hse-warns-companies-to-protect-workers%e2%80%99-safety/feed/ North Tyneside council prosecuted after refuse truck fatality http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/25/north-tyneside-council-prosecuted-after-refuse-truck-fatality/?rss= Thu, 25 Sep 2008 09:14:38 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4836 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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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/25/north-tyneside-council-prosecuted-after-refuse-truck-fatality/feed/ Help for passengers using air transport http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/25/help-for-passengers-using-air-transport/?rss= Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:55:11 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4841 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

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/25/help-for-passengers-using-air-transport/feed/ Practical guidance for schools on working at height http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/25/practical-guidance-for-schools-on-working-at-height/?rss= Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:54:13 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4842 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

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/25/practical-guidance-for-schools-on-working-at-height/feed/ Teesside firm fined £15,000 after worker hit by falling beam http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/25/teesside-firm-fined-15000-after-worker-hit-by-falling-beam/?rss= Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:44:47 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4835 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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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/25/teesside-firm-fined-15000-after-worker-hit-by-falling-beam/feed/ Removing forms and record keeping requirements http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/25/removing-forms-and-record-keeping-requirements/?rss= Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:41:31 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4840 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

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/25/removing-forms-and-record-keeping-requirements/feed/ Next week: violence toolkit http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/24/next-week-violence-toolkit/?rss= Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:03:29 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4846 On 1 October 2008, HSE will launch a free online toolkit to help employers in retail and licensed premises tackle the problem of work-related violence.

Find out more about the violence toolkit

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/24/next-week-violence-toolkit/feed/ European health and safety campaign http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/24/european-health-and-safety-campaign/?rss= Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:49:12 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4839 The 2008/9 European Campaign focusses on sensible risk. The campaign reaches a climax in October with events nationwide.

Find out about events near you

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/24/european-health-and-safety-campaign/feed/ Radiation Protection News - new issue http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/24/radiation-protection-news-new-issue/?rss= Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:47:11 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4837 Contains articles on European proposals to recast the basic safety standards directives, work on ionising radiation equipment in hospitals…

RP News - 22 September 2008

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/24/radiation-protection-news-new-issue/feed/ Council fined after school caretaker exposed to asbestos http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/24/council-fined-after-school-caretaker-exposed-to-asbestos/?rss= Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:43:59 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4834 HSE is warning employers they must ensure all relevant employees are aware of the location of asbestos in the workplace after a school caretaker was exposed to hazardous dust.

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