HSE Chief Executive Geoffrey Podger responds to article in the Daily Express.
Monthly archives: July 2009
HSE Board paper released - Nuclear Programme briefing
The HSE Executive Board paper ‘Briefing on the Nuclear Programme’ was released following a Freedom of Information
Construction advisory committee open meeting
HSE’s Construction Industry Advisory Committee (CONIAC) will be holding a meeting on Wednesday 22 July 2009
Northumberland malting firm fined
HSE is reminding employers and staff of the dangers of working at height following a serious incident at a
Inquiry - construction fatal accidents
Report and recommendations following an Inquiry into the underlying causes of construction fatal accidents was
Safety rules kill off kids’ ‘Brit spirit’
HSE Chair Judith Hackitt responds to an article in the Daily Telegraph.
Working at height warning after man suffers serious injuries
Employers are being warned by HSE to ensure they assess workplace falls from height risks and provide safe systems of work
HSE Swine flu guidance - updated
The advice for employers for the current situation has been updated, including additional information on use of face
HSE warns businesses not to be misled over new law poster
HSE is warning businesses across Britain not to be duped into buying unnecessary and overpriced copies
A ‘bonfire of the quangos’
HSE Chief Executive Geoffrey Podger responds to a Daily Mail article (6 July) on a proposed review of quangos and
Accountant vacancy
Job vacancy details are available for an Accountant in the Financial Management Systems Team,
Safety advisers need accreditation, HSE chair says
Health and safety advisers need accreditation to ensure they meet appropriate standards of professional competence,
Rebuttal letter from HSE’s Chair to Daily Mail newspaper
HSE Chair Judith Hackitt’s response to a Daily Mail article (2 July) on the activity of a campaign group protesting
LEV inspection pack
A topic inspection pack for Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) systems is now available.
Reviewing workplace temperatures legislation and guidance
At the request of the Secretary of State, HSE has instigated a review of health and safety at work in relation to workplace temperatures.
Owners of Ayrshire meat processing plant fined after worker loses fingers
The owners of a Prestwick meat processing plant have been convicted of failing to have a safe isolation procedure in place for machinery,
Owners of a Brechin rendering plant fined after workers overcome by toxic fumes
The owners of a Brechin rendering plant have been convicted of failing to ensure proper health and safety standards were in place,
Avoidable workplace accidents claim 26 lives in Scotland
Britain’s workplace safety regulator today warned businesses in Scotland of the continued need to put safety first

