What's new at HSE » 2009 » May http://news.hse.gov.uk News and updates from the Health and Safety Executive Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:52:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 en hourly 1 Free event - Unseen risks in building management http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/05/29/free-event-unseen-risks-in-building-management/?rss= Fri, 29 May 2009 14:08:19 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=8176 Harrogate Health and Safety Forum sponsored by HSE is to present a free seminar to local businesses to deal with unseen risks in building management. The Pavilions, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, 10 June.

The event is going to look at three areas of building management:

  • The duty to manage asbestos;
  • Legionella within your hot and cold-water system;
  • Gas safety

Places may be restricted so please book your place by 5 June 2009.

Find out more about this free event

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/05/29/free-event-unseen-risks-in-building-management/feed/ HSE warns about dangers of working close to overhead power lines http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/05/29/hse-warns-about-dangers-of-working-close-to-overhead-power-lines/?rss= Fri, 29 May 2009 13:40:56 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=8165 HSE today warned about the dangers of working close to overhead power lines, after a Perthshire soft fruit farming company and its owner were prosecuted following the electrocution of a Polish worker.

Mr Gerard Faltynowski, 26, died on 28 July 2006 after metal extension poles he was using to construct the steel frame of a polytunnel came into contact with an 11,000 volt overhead electricity power line on farm land near Blairgowrie.

View dangers of working close to overhead power lines press release

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/05/29/hse-warns-about-dangers-of-working-close-to-overhead-power-lines/feed/ HSE’s role in the investigation of work-related road accidents http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/05/29/hse%e2%80%99s-role-in-the-investigation-of-work-related-road-accidents/?rss= Fri, 29 May 2009 13:30:41 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=8041 This OM clarifies HSE’s policy on enforcement of health and safety legislation in relation to work-related road traffic incidents (RTIs) and provides inspectors with links to sources of information and guidance which will assist duty holders in managing the risks to their employees when driving at work.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/05/29/hse%e2%80%99s-role-in-the-investigation-of-work-related-road-accidents/feed/ European legislative dossier on dichloromethane updated http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/05/29/european-legislative-dossier-on-dichloromethane-updated/?rss= Fri, 29 May 2009 06:45:44 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=7973 The European legislative dossier on dichloromethane has been updated and is now under implementation.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/05/29/european-legislative-dossier-on-dichloromethane-updated/feed/ Offshore operations notice updated http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/05/29/offshore-operations-notice-updated/?rss= Fri, 29 May 2009 06:40:59 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=7967 The offshore operations notice ‘Liaison with other bodies’ has been updated.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/05/29/offshore-operations-notice-updated/feed/ Senior Management Team meeting for May http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/05/29/senior-management-team%c2%a0meeting-for-may/?rss= Fri, 29 May 2009 06:40:54 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=7965 The agenda and papers of the Senior Management Team meeting on 6 May 2009 are now available.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/05/29/senior-management-team%c2%a0meeting-for-may/feed/ HELA PELG (Petrol Enforcement Liaison Group) meeting http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/05/29/hela-pelg-petrol-enforcement-liaison-group-meeting/?rss= Fri, 29 May 2009 06:30:59 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=7960 The agenda and minutes for the HELA Petrol Enforcement Liaison Group meeting on 20 January 2009 are now available.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/05/29/hela-pelg-petrol-enforcement-liaison-group-meeting/feed/ Company fined after employee injured in dumper incident http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/05/29/company-fined-after-employee-injured-in-dumper-incident/?rss= Fri, 29 May 2009 06:30:02 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=8085 HSE is urging employers to ensure all staff are fully trained and competent when using workplace vehicles.  The call follows the sentencing today of Shorts Group Ltd, based in Ascot, Berkshire, after a male employee suffered serious injuries to his foot.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/05/29/company-fined-after-employee-injured-in-dumper-incident/feed/ Slips and trips workshop http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/05/28/slips-and-trips-workshop/?rss= Thu, 28 May 2009 13:50:48 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=8062 A slips and trips workshop will take place in the National Motor Cycle Museum, Birmingham on 11 June 2009. This workshop is part of the HSE’s “Shattered Lives” campaign, which is aimed primarily at those most at risk of a slip, trip or fall at work and those best placed to take action.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/05/28/slips-and-trips-workshop/feed/ Employer safety warning after child falls from raised vehicle ramp http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/05/28/employer-safety-warning-after-child-falls-from-raised-vehicle-ramp/?rss= Thu, 28 May 2009 13:40:01 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=8081 HSE in Wales is warning employers to ensure they fully assess risk to employees and others, after an incident at a garage in Rhondda where a child fell six feet from a raised vehicle ramp.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/05/28/employer-safety-warning-after-child-falls-from-raised-vehicle-ramp/feed/ HSE at the Royal Highland Show 25-28 June http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/05/28/hse-at-the-royal-highland-show-25-28-june/?rss= Thu, 28 May 2009 12:09:42 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=8144 In the centre of all the action at the Royal Highland Show at Ingliston, Edinburgh, HSE invite any visitor, whether an employer or employee to join them at stand 574 Avenue O for the official Scottish launch of the latest edition of the FREE publication “Farmwise: Your Essential Guide to Health and Safety in Agriculture.”

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/05/28/hse-at-the-royal-highland-show-25-28-june/feed/ Guidance on Coast Protection Act http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/05/28/guidance-on-coast-protection-act/?rss= Thu, 28 May 2009 07:15:44 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=7971 The operational notice ‘Guidance on Coast Protection Act 1949 - consent to locate and the marking of offshore installations’ has been updated.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/05/28/guidance-on-coast-protection-act/feed/ Warning about equipment safety after worker’s hand damaged http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/05/28/warning-about-equipment-safety-after-worker%e2%80%99s-hand-damaged/?rss= Thu, 28 May 2009 06:45:48 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=7948 HSE is warning employers to ensure they assess the safety of equipment and ensure that it is sufficiently guarded after an employee’s left hand was severely damaged by the rotating blades of a valve that forms part of the extraction system in a metal recycling process.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/05/28/warning-about-equipment-safety-after-worker%e2%80%99s-hand-damaged/feed/ Petroleum Enforcement Liaison Group (PELG) additional information http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/05/28/petroleum-enforcement-liaison-group-pelg-additional-information/?rss= Thu, 28 May 2009 06:45:23 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=7958 PELG was set up in 1998 and aims to facilitate appropriate and consistent enforcement by Petroleum Licensing Authorities through the dissemination of advice, guidance and good practice.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/05/28/petroleum-enforcement-liaison-group-pelg-additional-information/feed/ Regulatory Decision Making (RDM) Audit 2008 http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/05/28/regulatory-decision-making-rdm-audit-2008/?rss= Thu, 28 May 2009 06:35:06 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=7943 In November 2008 HSE concluded a further audit of health and safety regulatory decision making. The audit was facilitated by HSE’s Internal Audit unit and was undertaken by a peer review panel comprising experienced inspectors from HSE and a Local Authority.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/05/28/regulatory-decision-making-rdm-audit-2008/feed/ Judith Hackitt’s speech at the Public Service Leadership Conference http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/05/28/judith-hackitts-speech-at-the-public-service-leadership-conference/?rss= Thu, 28 May 2009 06:30:13 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=7938 The transcript and slides of the speech by Judith Hackitt at the Public Service Leadership Conference, ‘Leadership in Health and Safety – A template for leadership in general’ are available.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/05/28/judith-hackitts-speech-at-the-public-service-leadership-conference/feed/ Farming Safety and Health Awareness Days (SHADs) 2009/10 http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/05/27/farming-safety-and-health-awareness-days-shads-200910/?rss= Wed, 27 May 2009 14:35:22 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=8102 This Sector Information Minute outlines arrangements for the management of Farming Safety and Health Awareness Days (SHADs) in 2009/10.

Farming Safety and Health Awareness Days (SHADs) 2009/10

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/05/27/farming-safety-and-health-awareness-days-shads-200910/feed/ Safe waste and recycling collection services http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/05/27/safe-waste-and-recycling-collection-services-2/?rss= Wed, 27 May 2009 13:55:09 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=8039 This SIM advises Inspectors of the publication of the HSE/WISH guidance note “Safe waste and recycling collection services” (WASTE 23) and how it should be used by industry and by HSE inspectors. The guidance covers route specific risk assessments and control measures that may be identified by assessment.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/05/27/safe-waste-and-recycling-collection-services-2/feed/ Local authority fined after employee suffers electric shock at work http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/05/27/local-authority-fined-after-employee-suffers-electric-shock-at-work/?rss= Wed, 27 May 2009 13:40:08 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=8077 HSE is urging employers to ensure proper safety procedures are in place to  ensure staff are kept safe.  The call follows the prosecution of  the London Borough of Havering’s (LB) Street Care Department yesterday (19 May)  at City of London Magistrates Court, after an employee was struck with an 11,000  volt cable buried in the pavement.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/05/27/local-authority-fined-after-employee-suffers-electric-shock-at-work/feed/ Engaging arboriculture clients: Safety and Health Awareness Days http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/05/27/engaging-arboriculture-clients-safety-and-health-awareness-days/?rss= Wed, 27 May 2009 13:15:48 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=8059 This research was aimed at adapting and deploying a ‘cultural barometer’ to assist the HSE agriculture team in assessing the impact of an arboriculture client Safety and Health Awareness Day (SHAD) event.

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