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Monthly archives: September 2008
Local authority news - September 2008
Thursday, September 18, 2008
In this issue: escalators and moving walks consultation, Asbestos: The Hidden Killer campaign,
Asbestos - the hidden killer
Thursday, September 18, 2008
National campaign launches October aimed at plumbers, electricians, joiners as well as other
Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regs 2008
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Setting out how the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) (Amendment)
Sandblasting company fined for using banned substance
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
HSE has issued a reminder that the use of sand containing silica for dry sand blasting of vehicles
Procuring slip-resistant footwear
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
A new guide sets out advice and top tips when purchasing footwear, taking into account comfort,
Public health and safety risks from work activities
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
HSE has set out policy on Section 3 of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, which places duties
Careers in HSE: Trainee Inspectors
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
HSE is currently recruiting for trainee health and safety inspectors, closing date
Hospital fined following injuries to a cleaner
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
HSE is urging hospitals to ensure that suitable protective devices are used where electrical equipment
Business Advice Open Day change
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
The date and location of the Derby & Peak District Business Advice Open Day next March has changed.
Safety alert - Restricted pipe movement in cryogenic tanks
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
HSE investigations into the brittle fracture of the outer jacket of a 60 000 litre liquid nitrogen tank
Stolen tractor and firearms seized in farming crackdown
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Firearms, a stolen tractor, excavator and caravan were all seized by police in North Kent as part of
Chief Medical Adviser appointed
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
HSE has announced the appointment of Dr John Osman as Chief Medical Adviser
Overseas and international visits to the HSE
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Guidelines for international visits to the Health and Safety Executive have been amended.
HSE announces new post for London and 2012
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Stephen Williams is to take up the newly created post of Director of Field Operations (London)
“Health and safety says gravestones have to go”
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Sandra Caldwell, Deputy Chief Executive of the HSE, responds to the London Evening Standard Article entitled “Health and safety says gravestones have to go” published on 12 September 2008.
Read Sandra Caldwell’s response
Companies fined after glass panel falls on construction worker
Friday, September 12, 2008
HSE has warned businesses to ensure that they have safe systems of work in place during lifting and removal activities.
Nuclear LLC report - Hartlepool
Friday, September 12, 2008
The Local Liaison Committee quater 2 report for British Energy Generation Ltd, Hartlepool Power Station
HSE Chief Inspector of Construction endorses tower crane guidance
Friday, September 12, 2008
The Strategic Forum for Construction has launched a new industry initiative on tower cranes including guidance material.
Asbestos - the hidden killer
Friday, September 12, 2008
During October and November 2008 HSE in partnership with key stakeholders will be running a national campaign to target tradesmen
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