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Directives amending the biocidal products directive

HSE — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:11:18 +0000

The table showing the implementation of various directives amending the biocidal products directive 98/8/EC by the Biocidal Products (Amendment) Regulations 2007 has been updated.

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Wells organisation chart updated

HSE — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:10:49 +0000

The organisation chart for the Well Engineering and Operations Group has been updated.

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Offshore organisation chart updated

HSE — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:10:03 +0000

Chart of staff in the Offshore Division, part of the Hazardous Installations Directorate, has been updated.

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Risk communication specialist

HSE — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:09:12 +0000

A vacancy is availabe for a Risk communication specialist in the Health and Safety Laboratory based in Buxton, Derbyshire. The closing date for this vacancy has been extended to 13 November.

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Nuclear Safety Advisory Committee

HSE — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:07:20 +0000

The minutes for the meeting of the Nuclear Safety Advisory Committee held on 3 July 2008 in HSE Rose Court, London, are now available.

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LLC reports Quarter 3 for Dungeness A and Berkley

HSE — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 07:45:21 +0000

Nuclear Local Liaison Committee reports quarter 3 for the period 1 July to 31 September 2008, for nuclear power stations Magnox Electric Ltd Dungeness A and Berkley Nuclear Licensed Site are now available.

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Controlling isocyanate exposure in MVR - biological monitoring

HSE — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 07:38:03 +0000

Exposure to isocyanates contained in vehicle spray paints has been the biggest cause of occupational asthma in the UK for more than a decade. A number of substitute materials have been suggested but any substance that possesses similar reactive properties is likely to have adverse effects on humans.

Read SIM 03/2008/11: Controlling isocyanates exposure in MVR in full

Exploding pipe stopper injures contractor

HSE — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 07:36:26 +0000

HSE is warning individuals and companies of the dangers of working in construction after a joiner suffered leg injuries and damaged hearing when an over-inflated pipe stopper exploded in the confined space where he was working, resulting in significant hospital treatment.

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HSE Press Office moves to Bootle Headquarters

HSE — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 07:35:24 +0000

From the 27 October 2008, the Health and Safety Press Office operations moved to it’s Headquarters in Merseyside. All contacts and telephone numbers have been updated.

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