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European Campaign 2008/09

HSE — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:07:51 +0000

The European Campaign for Safety and Health at Work for 2008-09 will focus on risk assessment. A resource pack is available to download and covers a range of HSE guidance materials on risk assessment including example assessments.

View the online examples

Noise - music and entertainment

HSE — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 09:02:57 +0000

Many people working in the live event industry suffer with permanent noise-induced hearing damage, there are simple practical steps you can take to protect your own hearing and that of your employees and colleagues that can help prevent a premature end to a career in the live music industry.

Read the advice for amplified live music

Worker Involvement relaunch - HSE Chair video

HSE — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 08:45:44 +0000

Video introduction from HSE Chair Judith Hackitt, site now has greater focus on preperation, planning, consultation and improvement ultimately protecting your employees and visitors from harm or illness.

Watch the Worker Involvement video intro from the HSE Chair

Risk Assessment in Practice seminar

HSE — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 08:21:20 +0000

Organised as part of the European Week for Health and Safety the seminar will feature local companies sharing their experiences of risk assessment. All Nations Centre, Cardiff: 22 October 2008 – 09:00 to 15:30.

Find out more about this Risk Assessment Seminar

Defective locking devices identified on modern 2-post lifts

HSE — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 08:02:10 +0000

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. Subsequent visits to a sample of Motor Vehicle Repair (MVR) garages revealed other examples of defective AMLS in lifts of the same design supplied by different manufacturers.

Defective locking devices SIM 03/2008/12

Container top safety frames

HSE — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 07:48:56 +0000

This SIM updates and replaces SIM 05/2003/56 and offers inspectors guidance on the issues to consider during the inspection of container top safety (CTS) frames and the associated training and systems of work. Much of the guidance will also be applicable to other types of frame such as “Torpedo” and “Stinis” frames.

View container top safety frames SIM

Warning about falling from vehicles following death of driver

HSE — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 07:45:49 +0000

HSE warns about the dangers of falling from vehicles following the death of a Central Scotland tanker driver who fell three metres from the top of his vehicle because his employer failed to provide a safe place to work.

Read the press release on the death of Central Scotland tanker driver

Reach guidance on waste

HSE — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 07:39:54 +0000

New guidance is available on the application of REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation & restriction of Chemicals) Regulations to substances recovered from waste.

View REACH guidance on waste [PDF 106KB]

REACH guidance on biodiesel

HSE — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 06:51:39 +0000

New guidance is available on the application of REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation & restriction of Chemicals) Regulations to biodiesel.

View REACH guidance on biodiesel [PDF 94KB]

Construction Infonet – October 2008

HSE — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 06:49:29 +0000

Construction Infonet is a free e-Bulletin from the HSE for all in the construction industry. This issue semi automatic quick-hitches, asbestos, gas appliances flues in ceiling voids…

View October construction bulletin