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Monthly archives: April 2009

Occupational Safety and Health at Work Congress staying focused under pressure

Thursday, April 9, 2009

One of the RoSPA events at Safety and Health Expo 2009, May 13, NEC, Birmingham. This conference offers a unique opportunity to network with leading experts

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Practical Transport Solutions life saving advice, from risk to protection

Thursday, April 9, 2009

One of the RoSPA events at Safety and Health Expo 2009, May 14, NEC, Birmingham. This event aims to provide practical, workable advice on the two largest causes of work-related accidents in the UK;

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Leptospirosis leaflet updated

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Two types of leptospirosis infection can affect workers in the UK, Weil’s disease and the Hardjo form of leptospirosis.

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Administrator vacancy, Plymouth

Thursday, April 9, 2009

The main purpose of this role is to provide admin support to the Principal Inspector and the team’s diving Inspectors.

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Substance selection criteria

Thursday, April 9, 2009

UK REACH CA Steering Committee establishing the process and criteria by which substances can be proposed for

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Organisation chart updated

Thursday, April 9, 2009

An updated version of the HSE organisation chart is now available.

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Chemical carcinogens workshop report

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Report of the stakeholder workshop in June 2008, involving technical experts, academics, union representatives,

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HSE at Safety and Health Expo 2009

Thursday, April 9, 2009

12 – 14 May 2009, LG Arena, NEC, Birmingham, Hall 2 Stands O20 and O22. What’s on offer at the HSE stands?

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Managing the permissioning inspection KBA

Thursday, April 9, 2009

The purpose of this document is to set out in overview the policies, procedures, roles and responsibilities for

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Consultation results - Information for Employees Regulations

Thursday, April 9, 2009

A summary of the results and the amendment proposals for the consultation on proposals for amending the Health and

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Waste and recycling industry injury rates improve - but best yet to come

Thursday, April 9, 2009

HSE today publishes research showing that injury rates from the waste and recycling industry have decreased since peaking in 2003-4.

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Safe waste and recycling collection services

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

This guidance is aimed at clients in control of contracts, those who specify contracts, and employers who operate the services.

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Moves to simplify health and safety take effect

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Moves to make health and safety laws easier to understand and comply with take effect from today.

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The Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) show

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Tuesday 9 June, Hilton hotel, Blackpool. The SHE show will focus on all areas of health and safety to help answer questions around: When safety goes wrong resulting in serious injury or even fatality,

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Skid steer loader safety alert

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

The purpose of this safety alert is to alert employers and employees about a recent fatality where an operator was crushed by the lift arm of a skid-steer loader.

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CORGI gas registration

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

On 1 April 2009, the Gas Safe Register took over the statutory gas registration scheme in Great Britain from CORGI.
HSE thanks CORGI and its staff for their commitment and contribution to improving gas safety over many years.

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REACH registration and beyond

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Exposure scenarios and safe handling advice. Wednesday 30 September – Thursday 1 October, Brussels. Organised by British Occupation Hygiene Society (BOHS), in collaboration with European sister organisations,

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Good news for businesses

Monday, April 6, 2009

Removing premises registration & record keeping requirements - From 6 April 2009, employers will no longer have to register the factories,

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Pesticide approvals for March 2009

Monday, April 6, 2009

New products and amendments to existing products that have gained approval via the HSE during March 2009.

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Occupational and Environmental Exposure of Skin to Chemicals 2009

Monday, April 6, 2009

14 – 17 June, University of Edinburgh. The British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) is hosting its next international conference sponsored and supported by HSE,

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