In 2002 the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) published a review entitled ‘Harness Suspension: Review and Evaluation of Existing Information’.
Monthly archives: May 2009
RR708 - Evidence-based review of the current guidance on first aid measures for suspension trauma
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Safety checks on inflatables must be carried out properly
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
HSE is warning inspectors of inflatable play equipment that they must conduct comprehensive safety checks or face prosecution.
Short impact assessments
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
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
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
The agenda for the meeting of the Offshore Industry Advisory Committee on 17 June 2009 is now available.
HSE’s Website is changing
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
You may have noticed our Agriculture, Asbestos, RIDDOR, Gas Safety, First Aid, Hairdressing, Legislation, Workers,
Child in tractor / trailer accident
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
At 1649hrs on Monday 25th May, Health and Safety Executive were alerted to an incident that had taken place at Avon Valley Country Park, near Bristol.
Balanced decision-making for people who use care services
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
This circular provides advice to health and safety regulators who are involved in the regulation of social care
Asbestos site - relaunched
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
The single greatest cause of work-related deaths in the UK. Health and safety information on the dangers and management of asbestos in the workplace.
RRAC - need to tackle an “epidemic of fear”
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
The independent Risk and Regulation Advisory Council has published its recommendations to the Prime Minister in its report, Response with responsibility: Policy-making for public risk in the 21st Century.
Free events - Health and safety for the Woodworking Industry
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Building Crafts College, Kennard Road, Stratford, London: 24 June 2009. Two half-day sessions presented by industry experts and senior staff from the HSE.
Asbestos Liaison Group agenda
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
The agenda for the twenty sixth meeting of the Asbestos Liaison Group on Thursday 21 May 2009 is now available.
Contacting HSE out of hours
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Information on contacting HSE out of hours has been updated.
Wolverhampton company fined after employee falls from height
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Employers are being warned by HSE to ensure they assess the risks of falling from height in the workplace,
HSE warns companies not to take unnecessary risks while working at heights
Monday, May 25, 2009
HSE has issued the warning after Macclesfield-based Eazyfone Ltd, was fined after an employee was seen fitting a CCTV bracket
Guidance on identification of offshore installations
Friday, May 22, 2009
Operations notice ‘Offshore Installations and Pipeline Works (Management and Administration) Regulations 1995:
HSL Business Development Manager
Friday, May 22, 2009
The Health and Safety Laboratory has a vacancy for a Business Development Manager, based in Buxton, Derbyshire.
HSE Board Agenda for May
Friday, May 22, 2009
The agenda and 2 papers for the HSE Board meeting being held on 27 May 2009 are now available.
Meetings of C3HARGE
Friday, May 22, 2009
The agenda for 19 February 2009 and the minutes for 29 October 2008 are now available for the Ceramics, cement,
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