Figures issued by the Health and Safety Executive today revealed that every week 20 tradesmen die
Monthly archives: October 2008
‘Asbestos: Hidden Killer’ campaign launched with ex-footballer Ian Wright
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Stress workshop for Trade Union representatives
Thursday, October 23, 2008
HSE is running a free workshop for employee representatives to help them better understand their role in managing the causes of work-related stress
HSE Enforcement Guide (England & Wales) updated
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
HSE Enforcement Guide (England & Wales) has been updated.
Complaints about FOD staff
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
For the purposes of this Operational Circular, complaints include all those arising out of face-to-face contacts,
Equivalence of First Aid at Work, Offshore First Aid and Offshore Medic Qualifications
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
First aid issues in the workplace are subject to two separate sets of regulations.
Survey company prosecuted as asbestos campaign begins
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
An asbestos surveying company has been fined after being prosecuted by HSE for failing to identify asbestos insulation
New HSE publications: October and September 2008
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
A list of the new publications from HSE Books for September and October 2008 are now available.
National Stress Awareness Day
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
HSE is supporting National Stress Awareness Day on 5th November 2008. ‘Don’t Worry Take Action’ is
Health and Safety Laboratory Job vacancies
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Details are available for Mechanical Engineers and an IT Support Officer. Posts will be based in HSL in Buxton Derbyshire,
Timber handling on the docks
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
This sector information minute updates and replaces SIM 05/2004/56 and offers inspectors guidance
Joint operation identifies dangerous gas appliances
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
A joint initiative between HSE and Gateshead Council has resulted in two care homes being told to
European Campaign 2008/09
Monday, October 20, 2008
The European Campaign for Safety and Health at Work for 2008-09 will focus on risk assessment.
Noise - music and entertainment
Monday, October 20, 2008
Many people working in the live event industry suffer with permanent noise-induced hearing damage,
Worker Involvement relaunch - HSE Chair video
Monday, October 20, 2008
Video introduction from HSE Chair Judith Hackitt, site now has greater focus on preperation, planning,
Risk Assessment in Practice seminar
Monday, October 20, 2008
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
Monday, October 20, 2008
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
Monday, October 20, 2008
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
Monday, October 20, 2008
HSE warns about the dangers of falling from vehicles following the death of a Central Scotland tanker driver
Reach guidance on waste
Monday, October 20, 2008
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
Monday, October 20, 2008
New guidance is available on the application of REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation &
/ Arabic
/ Bengali
/ Chinese
/ Farsi
/ Gujarati
/ Hindi
/ Kurdish
/ Pashto
/ Punjabi
/ Tamil
/ Urdu