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The public register of GMOs - updated

HSE — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:28:59 +0000

The Genetically Modified Organisms (Contained Use) Regulations 2000 requires the Competent Authority to maintain a public register of information about all notifications concerning contained use. This contains information on premises and individual activities, including the nature of the work to be carried out at the premises, the purpose of individual activities and the characteristics of the GMOs involved.

Download the updated register [14.3MB PDF]

Joint Guidance on Higher Activity Radioactive Waste Management

HSE — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:17:44 +0000

HSE, the Environment Agency and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have developed a series of joint guidance on the management of higher activity radioactive waste.

View guidance on radioactive waste management details

PSD job vacancies

HSE — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:12:28 +0000

Posts for an Ecotoxicologist and Occupational and Residential Exposure Assessor are available in Pesticides Safety Directorate. Based in York, closing date 27 November 2008.

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Statistics release dates

HSE — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:00:05 +0000

The dates for the later part of 2009 have been added to the National Statistics releases/publications schedule table.

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LLC Q3 report Sizewell B

HSE — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:44:10 +0000

The Local Liaison Committee quarterly report for Q3 1 July to 30 September 2008, for British Energy Generation Ltd Sizewell B Nuclear Power Station is now available.

View Sizewell B Q3 report

Biocides and pesticides answers

HSE — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:56:51 +0000

Searching for answers - frequently asked questions. Recently relaunched site with improved facilities for information on biocides and pesticides.

Biocides and pesticides frequently asked questions

Sound advice - Musicians and technicians in studios

HSE — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:55:04 +0000

Sound advice for musicians and technicians working in studios who are often exposed to high levels of noise at work. What do you need to know? What do you need to do? How well are you doing?

Sound advice - Musicians and technicians in studios

Implementing the Buncefield MIIB Emergency arrangements report

HSE — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:54:26 +0000

The guidance in this report, on Major Incident Investigation Board (MIIB) recommendations 1 and 3-6, aimed at “Buncefield-type sites”, applies to all sites defined in the Buncefield Standards Task Group (BSTG) initial report. Recommendations 7 and 8 apply to all sites regulated under the Control of Major Accident Hazard Regulations 1999 (COMAH).

Initial guidance on implementing the Buncefield MIIB Emergency arrangements