John Osman, HSE’s Chief Medical Advisor responds to the recently published report by Professor Watterson, Stirling
Daily archives: Monday, June 8, 2009
Dangerous gas fittings (Gas industry unsafe situations procedure)
This significantly revised OC provides a summary of the most recent (sixth) edition of the Gas Industry Unsafe
Warning to manage site traffic movement effectively
HSE is warning employers to ensure the effective management of the safe movement of pedestrians and vehicles around the workplace,
Upper limb disorders
A new section giving information about upper limb disorders has been added.
Back pain
Low back pain is common and can be extremely painful. The information on back pain has been revised.
Sign up safely - Free event
Barnsley, 30 June 2009. HSE and The British Sign & Graphics Association free safety and health awareness day,
British Safety Council Conference
London, 2 July 2009, half-day conference to address the challenges faced by the NHS and local authorities.
Construction company fined after worker dies in Dundee
A Scottish construction company and one of its directors have been convicted of failing to ensure proper health and safety standards after the death of an employee.

