Back disorders are the most common form of occupational ill health experienced in Britain, and employers from across Wales were in Llandrindod Wells
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Your back is in your hands: HSE gives advice on preventing and managing back pain
HSE publishes health and safety statistics for 2007/08
New statistics published by the HSE today reveal a reduction in the numbers of people killed,
Health and safety statistics 2007/8
Latest release – health and safety statistics 2007/08 presenting the latest top level statistics on
Joint operation identifies dangerous gas appliances
A joint initiative between HSE and Gateshead Council has resulted in two care homes being told to
HELA: Meeting on 20 October 2008
The next meeting of the Health and Safety Executive/Local Authorities Enforcement Liaison Committee (HELA),
National asbestos campaign starts next week
HSE’s national campaign; “Asbestos: the hidden killer” launches online on Monday 13th October with a
International workers in food and drink manufacturing
Guidance and advice for employers, focussing on the key risks that migrant workers face and
Organising a firework display?
General tips and advice when organising a firework display at home, from preparation before the
Managing violence in licensed and retail premises
HSE and local authorities have worked in partnership to develop a toolkit to help you reduce the risk
HSE warns companies to protect workers’ safety
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned employers to ensure they properly manage health
North Tyneside council prosecuted after refuse truck fatality
HSE is warning the waste industry to ensure that adequate precautions are taken to prevent injuries
Removing forms and record keeping requirements
We want your views on proposals to remove several legislative form filling requirements that apply
Next week: violence toolkit
On 1 October 2008, HSE will launch a free online toolkit to help employers in retail and licensed
Spot checks to start across High Peak, Derbyshire
Health and safety inspectors will be spot checking construction sites across the High Peak from today
Proposed guidance on blood-borne viruses in the workplace
Have your say on proposed changes to guidance document: “Protection against blood-borne
Asbestos Hidden Killer national campaign
Starts October 2008. Are you more at risk that you think? Asbestos – the Hidden Killer video tells the
Skin disease at work
New to skin disease in the workplace? The skin at work website provides straight-forward information
Local authority news – September 2008
In this issue: escalators and moving walks consultation, Asbestos: The Hidden Killer campaign,
Asbestos – the hidden killer
National campaign launches October aimed at plumbers, electricians, joiners as well as other

