HSE is reminding food processing and manufacturing companies to conduct suitable risk assessments, provide adequate machine guards and properly train operatives called upon to operate or clean machinery.
Monthly archives: April 2009
Government invites views on potential sites for new nuclear power stations
Friday, April 17, 2009
The Government published a list of sites that have been accepted into the Strategic Siting Assessment process and that could be potential hosts to a new nuclear power station in the UK.
Shaft fall highlights height hazards at Lincolnshire school
Friday, April 17, 2009
Lift manufacturers and maintenance companies are reminded of their duties to the safety of staff and the penalties of
HSE warns companies to assess risk after worker injured by toppled crusher
Friday, April 17, 2009
The Health and Safety Executive is warning employers to ensure staff are suitably trained for the safe movement of heavy machinery
Induction pack for smaller construction companies
Friday, April 17, 2009
This presentation has been prepared by Site Safe Scotland with assistance from the construction industry, WWT Campaign and HSE.
Music festivals and outdoor events
Friday, April 17, 2009
Sound Advice contains practical noise management advice, representatives of music and entertainment industries together
Statistics e-Bulletin
Friday, April 17, 2009
The latest edition of the statistics e-bulletin is now available, in this issue: Blood lead exposure - latest figures,
Notifying HSE of a business
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Since 6 April 2009, most new businesses no longer need to register with HSE. However, if you work with hazardous
Standards for personal protective equipment (PPE)
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Provides inspectors and other visiting staff with practical guidance for interpreting the markings provided on Personal
Explosives fees updated
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Fees chargeable under the Health and Safety (Fees) Regulations 2009 for licences and registrations under the
Senior Management Team April meeting
Thursday, April 16, 2009
The agenda and papers are now available for the meeting of the Senior Management Team held on 1 April 2009
Working Group on Action to Control Chemicals (WATCH)
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Papers and minutes for the meeting of the sub-committee of the Advisory Committee on Toxic Substances
Safety alerts relevant to the manufacturing sector
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Safety alerts can now be accessed from the manufacturing portal of the HSE website.
HSE Newsletter: April - May 2009
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Subscribe to HSE’s Health and Safety Newsletter and you’ll find out the best ways to tackle today’s key health and safety issues.
Company fined after two workers injured
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
HSE is reminding employers of their duties to the safety of staff following two incidents in Mansfield where employees
Agriculture health carry card updated
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
This carry card provides information on the health risks associated with your work in agriculture, horticulture and
Dangerous pathogens event
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Covering progress made on Sir Bill Callaghan’s recommendations on the regulatory framework for handling animal
HSE announces change in policy
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
HSE publishes details of work-related deaths on a monthly basis through the Chief Executive’s report to the HSE Board.
What do you need to know about the new health and safety law poster?
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
On 6 April 2009, HSE published a new version of its approved health and safety law poster - here’s an updated list of
Control of statistical surveys - cost calculator updated
Friday, April 10, 2009
The cost calculator excel file for control of statistical surveys has been updated with new rates.
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