A further three new example risk assessments have been added to the current list they are for a Charity shop,
Monthly archives: November 2008
HAVS - diagnosing finger systolic blood pressure
Individuals with the vascular component of hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) experience whiteness or blanching of the fingers in cold conditions,
Data mining in a HAVS referral population
The Health and Safety Laboratory (HSL) has provided a HAVS diagnostic service, for individuals under health surveillance, over the past 7 years.
Health and safety in care homes - Free seminars
HSE, LACORS and Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) are working together to deliver 16 half day seminars at various locations
Local Authority News - November
Final edition in current format, from December becomes ‘Partnership News’
Latest Biocides e-bulletin
In this edition: New Biocidal Products Directive (BPD) Non inclusion decision,
HSE and HSL Job vacancies
Details are available of three new posts in the Health and Safety Laboratory, based in Buxton. Posts are for a GIS Scientist closing date 17 December 2008,
Craft bakeries inspection packs
Advice and guidance for health and safety Inspectors. Craft bakeries inspection pack updated
First aider changes frequently asked questions
This note is aimed at employer duty holders and first aid training organisations. It considers some
Consultation - news and updates
Free instant alerts about new consultations by email and mobile text alerts.
HSE and Jewson join forces to warn of asbestos danger
HSE and Jewson, the UK’s leading supplier of timber and building materials, have joined forces
Violence toolkit
Risk assessments - step by step guide. HSE and local authorities have worked in partnership to develop this toolkit
CCA conference government agenda on enforcement
Judith Hackitt CBE, HSE Chair recently spoke at the CCA conference government agenda on enforcement conference.
Young tradespeople alerted to asbestos risk
Trainee apprentices from around the West Midlands received a stark warning from the Health and
Local footballers support asbestos campaign
Footballers from around Birmingham, Walsall and the Black Country are following the example set by
Load security on curtain sided lorries
This report seeks to establish good practice for securing loads on curtain sided lorries across various
Construction Infonet – November 2008
Latest edition covers, HSE health and safety statistics 2007/08, Asbestos - The Hidden Killer,
Average case of ill health costs updated
A revision to the initial estimates for the costs for an average case of ill health (published in August

