Tourists need remain vigilant on holiday whether within the UK or abroad and be alert to any risks of
Monthly archives: November 2008
Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week
HSE is lending its support for CO Awareness Week organised by CO-Awareness. It is again taking
HSE supports National Stress Awareness Day
HSE is pleased to support National Stress Awareness Day with the launch of a new and improved stress management standards
Chief Economist vacancy
Details are now available for the post of Chief Economist. The Economic Analysis Unit (EAU) is part of the Chief Scientific Adviser’s Group (CSAG)
New customs requirements for chemicals
Additional information on the application of Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Regulations for export
Falls from vehicles: Campaign evaluation
This report outlines the quantitative and qualitative research conducted to evaluate the effectiveness
Musicians’ hearing protection: A review
The music and entertainment industry is unique in that high noise levels are often regarded as an
HSE Chair speaks at the LA/HSE Partnership Conference
HSE Chair, Judith Hackitt, gave a speech at the LA/HSE Partnership Conference in Manchester on 5 November.
Company fined after employee suffers serious burns
HSE has warned companies to protect employees from dangerous substances.
HSE and Local Authorities working together
HSE and Local Authorities (LAs) need to continue to work together to deliver a new strategy for a safer and healthier Britain
Corporate Manslaughter: A Builders Guide to Staying Out of Court
This workshop on 20 November in Kent will provide an overview of the Act and practical means by
Construction event postponed
HSE Supply Chain Initiative - Forum for Stakeholders
CONIAC open meeting 27 November
HSE’s Construction Industry Advisory Committee (CONIAC) will be holding an open meeting on
Violence at work
Any incident in which a person is abused, threatened or assaulted in circumstances relating to their work.
Migrant workers
Overseas workers are vital in providing skills and filling labour shortages in the construction industry.
National Painting and Decorating show
11 - 12 November, Coventry. Once again HSE is hosting a stand at the National Painting and Decorating Show (stands 10/11)
Fireworks!
For fireworks lovers, with Guy Fawkes and Diwali on the way, it should be a sparkling autumn.
Administrator vacancy- Nottingham
HSE has a vacancy for an Administrator, to join the team whose duty it is to provide an effective and efficient support
Sensible risk - more councils sign up
12 more councils sign up to the sensible risk campaign.
Substances of Very High Concern and REACH
This leaflet explains your responsibilities under REACH in relation to Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC).

