This Sector Information Minute outlines arrangements for the management of Farming Safety and Health Awareness Days
Daily archives: Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Safe waste and recycling collection services
This SIM advises Inspectors of the publication of the HSE/WISH guidance note “Safe waste and recycling collection
Local authority fined after employee suffers electric shock at work
HSE is urging employers to ensure proper safety procedures are in place to ensure staff are kept safe.
Engaging arboriculture clients: Safety and Health Awareness Days
This research was aimed at adapting and deploying a ‘cultural barometer’ to assist the HSE agriculture team in
RR708 - Evidence-based review of the current guidance on first aid measures for suspension trauma
In 2002 the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) published a review entitled ‘Harness Suspension: Review and Evaluation of Existing Information’.
Safety checks on inflatables must be carried out properly
HSE is warning inspectors of inflatable play equipment that they must conduct comprehensive safety checks or face prosecution.
Short impact assessments
An Impact Assessment (IA) is required for any proposal that imposes or reduces costs on businesses, charities or voluntary sector.
Offshore Industry Advisory Committee June agenda
The agenda for the meeting of the Offshore Industry Advisory Committee on 17 June 2009 is now available.

