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Secretary of State supports launch of HSE ‘Asbestos the Hidden Killer’ campaign

HSE — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:57:17 +0000

Figures issued by the HSE today revealed that every week 20 tradesmen die from asbestos-related diseases, and this number is set to increase.Secretary of State for Scotland Jim Murphy has given his support to help highlight the importance of the Health and Safety Executive’s Asbestos: The Hidden Killer campaign which is running throughout October and November and aims to reduce the rising death rate by educating today’s tradesmen about the danger that asbestos presents to them.

Read the press release: Secretary of State supports hidden killer campaign launch

HSE reminds electrical contractors to use safe working practices

HSE — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:50:13 +0000

HSE has warned the electrical contracting industry of the tragic consequences which can result when safe working procedures are not practiced when working on live electrical systems, after Edinburgh company fined £300,000

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Carlton company fined after employee loses fingers in machine

HSE — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:47:59 +0000

HSE has warned companies to protect employees from dangerous machinery and provide suitable training after Richard Howitt (37) lost two fingers and part of his thumb on a woodworking machine.

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Job vacancy - Major Hazards Assessor

HSE — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:17:18 +0000

Job vacancy details are now available for a Major Hazards Assessor in the Health and Safety Laboratory based in Buxton, Derbyshire. Closing date 13 November 2008.

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Asbestos: ‘The Hidden Killer’ Real life stories

HSE — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 07:33:06 +0000

Find out how exposure to asbestos has affected the lives of 12 families.

View the real life stories