These free events are for businesses involved in the distribution and delivery of goods across Devon and Cornwall.
Monthly archives: September 2009
Cutting deaths in construction – Glasgow event aims to reduce risks
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Eleven workers in the construction sector were killed and more than 1,500 were seriously injured in Scotland last year.
Company fined after employee dies from serious head injuries at work
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
HSE is urging companies to implement and maintain safe systems of work and to offer full training to staff to ensure that the health and safety of employees is not put at risk.
E.coli 0157: Health Alert - avoiding ill health at open farms
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Following the recent outbreak of E.coli 0157 linked to a visitor farm attraction in Surrey, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is issuing this alert
HSE marks 35 years
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
The number of employees being killed or injured at work is at its lowest level
HSE Podcast - emerging energy technologies
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
In this episode: HSE’s Taf Powell talks about HSE’s contribution to ensuring secure, clean and affordable energy for Britain in the future.
Cheltenham borough council fined £14,000 after ride on mower incident
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
HSE is warning that care needs to be taken when using ride-on mowing machines following a court prosecution of an employer.
HSE board member advises businesses on back pain
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Back pain shouldn’t hold you back from work, was HSE board member Professor Sayeed Khan’s key message
Administrator vacancy - Aberdeen
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Working for the Hazardous Installation Division of HSE in Aberdeen. There are two posts as a programme support assistant
HSE prosecution prompts warning to landlords
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
HSE is warning landlords to be extra vigilant in ensuring the properties they own contain safe gas appliances that are correctly checked and certified.
Crumlin company fined after worker loses parts of fingers in machinery
Monday, September 28, 2009
Machinery workings must be guarded to prevent operatives contacting dangerous parts HSE has said.
Firms fined £108,000 after diver fatality in canal lock
Monday, September 28, 2009
HSE highlighted the importance of safe practices when diving after a fatality at a canal lock.
Businesses urged take proper precautions after worker fractures skull in fall
Monday, September 28, 2009
Businesses are being warned to take correct precautions when their staff work at height, after a roofer sustained serious head injuries
Devonport, Dounreay and Rosyth nuclear LLC Q2 reports
Monday, September 28, 2009
The Local Liason Committee Quarterly reports for Devonport Royal Dockyard, Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd and Rosyth Royal Dockyard Ltd
Kent company fined after employee is crushed to death
Sunday, September 27, 2009
The crushing of a vehicle spray painter has led to a HSE prosecution that concluded today.
HSE fines laundry company after man is crushed by machine
Friday, September 25, 2009
HSE is urging laundry companies to ensure that they have safe systems of operation in place and carry out risk
HSE warns employers to control risks from workplace vehicles
Friday, September 25, 2009
HSE is warning employers that they must have systems in place for ensuring pedestrians and vehicles can move safely around the workplace
History of HSE - online timeline
Friday, September 25, 2009
The history of HSE - charts the significant changes that led to the birth of the Health and Safety Executive and the developments since.
Protecting public sector lone workers
Friday, September 25, 2009
Capita’s conference will look at the safety of all public-sector staff working on their own or without direct supervision, away from base and on the frontline.
You are not alone – Free health and safety event
Friday, September 25, 2009
Harrogate Health and Safety Forum will be presenting a free seminar to local businesses to help increase their knowledge on the health and safety resources
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