The European Campaign for Safety and Health at Work for 2008-09 will focus on risk assessment.
Daily archives: Monday, October 20, 2008
Noise - music and entertainment
Many people working in the live event industry suffer with permanent noise-induced hearing damage,
Worker Involvement relaunch - HSE Chair video
Video introduction from HSE Chair Judith Hackitt, site now has greater focus on preperation, planning,
Risk Assessment in Practice seminar
Organised as part of the European Week for Health and Safety the seminar will feature local companies sharing their experiences of risk assessment.
Defective locking devices identified on modern 2-post lifts
An HSE Specialist Mechanical Inspector carried out an investigation after a vehicle fell from a 2-post lift when the automatic mechanical locking system (AMLS) failed to engage.
Container top safety frames
This SIM updates and replaces SIM 05/2003/56 and offers inspectors guidance on the issues to
Warning about falling from vehicles following death of driver
HSE warns about the dangers of falling from vehicles following the death of a Central Scotland tanker driver
Reach guidance on waste
New guidance is available on the application of REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation & restriction of Chemicals) Regulations to substances recovered from waste.
REACH guidance on biodiesel
New guidance is available on the application of REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation &
Construction Infonet – October 2008
Construction Infonet is a free e-Bulletin from the HSE for all in the construction industry. This issue semi automatic quick-hitches,

