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Emergency lighting on offshore installations

HSE — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:59:16 +0000

The purpose of this Semi-Permanent Circular (SPC) is to inform Inspectors of inspection and assessment criteria for the functional aspects of emergency lighting systems and illuminated safety signs on offshore installations.

View emergency lighting SPC

Terms and conditions of contract for the provision of services

HSE — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:29:24 +0000

HSE’s terms and conditions of contract for the provision of services has been updated.

Terms and conditions of contract for the provision of services [PDF 117KB]

Warning to aerial cableway operators after prosecution

HSE — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:47:48 +0000

The Health and Safety Executive today warned operators of aerial cableways they must ensure they have robust safety systems in place. The call, to those who work cableways such as gondola cars or chairlifts, follows an incident in the Scottish Highlands, which seriously injured five people.

View cable operators prosecution press release

Mixing icing inhibitors to helicopter fuel offshore

HSE — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:46:11 +0000

This guidance (ON76) is for duty holders operating installations served by helicopters requiring icing inhibitors (FSII) to be mixed with their fuel load when the outside air temperature (OAT) falls below a specified level.

View mixing icing inhibitors guidance

Myth of the month Welsh version

HSE — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:45:00 +0000

The welsh version of November 2008 myth poster ‘Children need to be wrapped in cotton wool to keep them safe’ is now available.

View myth poster [217KB]