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New example risk assessments

HSE — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:31:58 +0000

A further three new example risk assessments have been added to the current list they are for a Charity shop, Motor vehicle bodyshop and Factory maintenance work. Pick the one closest to your industry and adapt it to your workplace.

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HAVS - diagnosing finger systolic blood pressure

HSE — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:08:50 +0000

Individuals with the vascular component of hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) experience whiteness or blanching of the fingers in cold conditions, which is accompanied by numbness and then tingling or pain when the fingers warm-up. In the absence of a gold-standard diagnosis based upon pathology it is currently necessary to rely on self-reporting of key symptoms. The accuracy of the diagnosis depends upon an individual’s recall of their current symptoms and when they first commenced. Consequently there is a need for a suitable diagnostic test to help confirm the diagnosis

Read RR665 - HAVS - Diagnosing finger systolic blood pressure research report

Data mining in a HAVS referral population

HSE — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:05:19 +0000

The Health and Safety Laboratory (HSL) has provided a HAVS diagnostic service, for individuals under health surveillance, over the past 7 years. Essentially these are vibration exposed workers who are referred by a companies’ own occupational health service, external occupational health providers and general practitioners for a diagnosis and staging concerning HAVS.

Read RR666: Data mining in a HAVS referral population research report

Health and safety in care homes - Free seminars

HSE — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:02:32 +0000

HSE, LACORS and Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) are working together to deliver 16 half day seminars at various locations across England and Scotland for owners and managers of nursing and residential care homes.

Find a seminar near you

Local Authority News - November

HSE — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 08:59:30 +0000

Final edition in current format, from December becomes ‘Partnership News’ as live updates on HSE’s Local Authority Unit web pages.

LA News final edition

Latest Biocides e-bulletin

HSE — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 08:58:24 +0000

In this edition: New Biocidal Products Directive (BPD) Non inclusion decision, Technical notes for guidance on the Assessment of Technical Equivalence. Sign up for your copy today.

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HSE and HSL Job vacancies

HSE — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 09:43:23 +0000

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, Photographic Officer and Multi-Media Imaging Officer closing dates for both posts 10 December 2008. The fourth post is for an Administrator in the Health and Safety Executive based in Bristol, closing date 17 December 2009.

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Craft bakeries inspection packs

HSE — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 09:30:15 +0000

Advice and guidance for health and safety Inspectors. Craft bakeries inspection pack updated to provide information regarding selection of vacuum cleaners under inspection tips.

View the craft bakeries inspection pack [PDF 161KB]

First aider changes frequently asked questions

HSE — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:56:45 +0000

This note is aimed at employer duty holders and first aid training organisations. It considers some common enquiries received by HSE on future changes to the first aid training regime for first aiders in the workplace.

View the frequently asked questions on first aid at work changes

Consultation - news and updates

HSE — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:55:43 +0000

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Free alerts about new consultations

HSE and Jewson join forces to warn of asbestos danger

HSE — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:10:32 +0000

HSE and Jewson, the UK’s leading supplier of timber and building materials, have joined forces to help warn tradesmen of the dangers of asbestos.

View HSE and Jewson join forces on dangers of asbestos press release

Violence toolkit

HSE — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:09:52 +0000

Risk assessments - step by step guide. HSE and local authorities have worked in partnership to develop this toolkit to help you reduce the risk of work-related violence.

Risk assessments for work-related violence

Skin at work advice

HSE — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:02:38 +0000

Work-related skin problems are very common, they can happen in most workplaces although they happen more in certain high risk jobs. Some specific advice has been provided for hairdressers and other high risk jobs.

Skin at work advice for high risk jobs

Working safely with lead

HSE — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:54:46 +0000

Guidance on risks and management of exposure to lead. When lead and lead compounds are processed, worked or recovered from scrap or waste they can create lead dust, fume or vapour. This can be absorbed by your body and can lead to a range of medical problems.

View working safely with lead details

CCA conference government agenda on enforcement

HSE — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:05:35 +0000

Judith Hackitt CBE, HSE Chair recently spoke at the CCA conference government agenda on enforcement conference.

View transcript of speech by HSE Chair

Young tradespeople alerted to asbestos risk

HSE — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:01:34 +0000

Trainee apprentices from around the West Midlands received a stark warning from the Health and Safety Executive that, once exposed to asbestos fibres in their lungs, they could die a premature death from mesothelioma unless they take necessary precautions in the workplace.

View young tradespeople alerted to asbestos risk press release

Local footballers support asbestos campaign

HSE — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:41:36 +0000

Footballers from around Birmingham, Walsall and the Black Country are following the example set by former tradesman and England footballing legend, Ian Wright, who has given his support to help highlight the importance of the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) ‘Asbestos: The Hidden Killer’ campaign.

View local footballers support asbestos campaign press release

Load security on curtain sided lorries

HSE — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:39:21 +0000

This report seeks to establish good practice for securing loads on curtain sided lorries across various industry sectors and direct the reader to practical, robust guidance on load restraint to enable them to minimise the risks to health and safety of all those working on and around curtain-sided vehicles.

View load security on curtain sided lorries research report

Construction Infonet – November 2008

HSE — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:37:06 +0000

Latest edition covers, HSE health and safety statistics 2007/08, Asbestos - The Hidden Killer, Gas Safety, Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week…

Read the November issue of the Construction Infonet

Average case of ill health costs updated

HSE — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 07:53:03 +0000

A revision to the initial estimates for the costs for an average case of ill health (published in August 2008) has been made in November 2008. The estimates published for the average case of ill health now reflect the most up to date information available.

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