Health and Safety Executive

Monthly archives: January 2009

Review of human reliability assessment methods

Friday, January 30, 2009

Human reliability assessment (HRA) involves the use of qualitative and quantitative methods to assess the human contribution to risk.

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Analysis of CTI foundry dataset

Friday, January 30, 2009

The purpose of the analysis is to provide a ‘snapshot’ of exposure levels to ferrous foundry particulate and other chemicals, across a range of casting and fabrication related jobs.

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Agenda for the 15th AFAG meeting

Friday, January 30, 2009

The agenda for the 15th Agriculture Industry Advisory Committee Arboriculture and Forestry Advisory Group (AFAG) meeting,

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HSE warn of dangers of using concrete diggers after man suffers burns

Friday, January 30, 2009

HSE is demanding that companies follow safe working practices when using mechanical equipment.

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HSE statement: Stone Review into nuclear regulation

Thursday, January 29, 2009

HSE is encouraged by the Review’s recommendations and the Government response

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HELA Consultation on S18 guidance

Thursday, January 29, 2009

HSE has produced draft guidance for local authorities on prioritising interventions according to risk; this guidance is

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Development of fire protection measures for vessels containing reactive chemicals

Thursday, January 29, 2009

The objective of this work is to have a better understanding of the phenomena that occur when a vessel containing

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Construction infonet - latest edition

Thursday, January 29, 2009

In this edition: HSE’s Clear The Air! multimedia campaign; a DVD, leaflets and online forums show construction workers

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Swansea man fined £10,000 after worker injured in fall

Thursday, January 29, 2009

HSE is warning the construction industry of the dangers of working at height.

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HSL Estates manager vacancy

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

The purpose of this role is to ensure that new works on Health and Safety Laboratory’s (HSL’s) estate are delivered in a safe, secure manner, to agreed time, quality and cost criteria.

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Agenda for HSE Executive Board meeting

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

The agenda for the HSE Executive board meeting to be held at Rose Court, London, on 28 January 2009 is now available.

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Workplace transport - management/employer responsibilities

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

By law, managers, employers and duty holders must know what hazards and risks are in their workplaces;

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Shattered Lives 2009 - starts 9 February

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Following the success of the 2008 campaign, Shattered Lives 2009 raises awareness of workplace slips, trips and falls

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HSE warns of the need for adequate supervision and planning on trips

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

HSE is urging those responsible for children during outings to ensure their safety through proper planning and supervision.

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HSE Chair responds to Daily Mail article

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Judith Hackitt has responded to Richard Littlejohn’s Daily Mail article (23 January 2009) regarding music teachers

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HSE warn of dangers of using fork lift trucks after man is crushed to death

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

HSE has warned of the danger of using forklift trucks after a man died when a container of dye crushed him

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Skye Crofters and Farmers Safety Awareness Event

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

The Health and Safety Executive urges crofters and farmers to attend this free event on 10 February 2009.

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New Gas Safe Register

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Last year, HSE announced changes to the gas installer registration scheme in Great Britain.

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Steel Stockholders Safety and Health Awareness Days

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Invitation to attend these free Safety and health Awareness Day events, being held

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Shattered Lives 2009

Thursday, January 22, 2009

2009 campaign starts soon - get prepared by purchasing campaign materials and raise awareness where you work.

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