23 November 2009 in London - arranged to provide guidance to social landlords including local authorities, housing
Category: Asbestos
Hidden killer warning for tradesmen in Scotland
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Tradesmen across Scotland are the target of a new national campaign warning them to beware of a hidden killer - asbestos.
Britain’s biggest workplace killer - death toll tops 35,000
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
A new generation of workers are at risk unless building trades get to grips with Britain’s biggest workplace killer -
27th meeting of the Asbestos Liaison Group - 3 November 2009
Monday, November 2, 2009
The agenda has been published for the 27th meeting of the Asbestos Liaison Group, 3 November 2009
Podcast - Asbestos: The Hidden Killer
Friday, October 30, 2009
In the October podcast, HSE’s Steve Coldrick talks about the Asbestos - the Hidden Killer campaign.
Construction Infonet - October 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Construction Infonet is a free e-Bulletin from HSE to provide a regular update on health and safety issues for all in the construction industry.
Companies fined after workers exposed to asbestos
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Two businesses and a company director have been fined after workers in Manchester were exposed to potentially deadly asbestos fibres.
HSE Chief Executive responds to Christopher Booker’s comments in the Daily Telegraph
Friday, October 23, 2009
HSE Chief Executive Geoffrey Podger’s response to Christopher Booker’s comments in The Daily Telegraph
Signage on Decontamination Unit Doors
Friday, October 23, 2009
Draft paper prepared by ARCA for consideration and discussion at ALG Meeting, 3 November 2009.
Two Enfield firms fined after unlicenced asbestos removal
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Two companies have been prosecuted after workers and members of the public were exposed to unacceptable levels
Coming soon: Asbestos - Hidden Killer campaign
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Starts 2 November 2009 - helping tradesmen and maintenance workers know when they might be working with asbestos.
Safety regulator disappointed by ‘killer’ advert ruling
Thursday, September 24, 2009
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) today expressed its deep disappointment at a decision by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA)
RR730 - The Asbestos Survey
Thursday, September 24, 2009
The Asbestos Survey was established to monitor the long-term health of workers covered by regulations to control occupational exposure to asbestos.
HSE warning after incident at road works leaves motorcyclist in intensive care
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
HSE has warned employers to maintain safe systems of working at road works, after a road traffic collision left a motorcyclist in intensive care.
Unlicensed asbestos removal will be penalised
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
HSE is warning the building trade that companies and contractors will face prosecution if they remove asbestos
Asbestos warning after company prosecuted
Thursday, August 6, 2009
HSE is warning employers of the need to manage asbestos at their premises after a Canadian company were prosecuted for potentially
Fine for exposing staff and public to asbestos
Friday, July 10, 2009
HSE today warned property owners to ensure that they keep accurate records of asbestos in their buildings and pass
Free event - Unseen risks in building management
Friday, May 29, 2009
Harrogate Health and Safety Forum sponsored by HSE is to present a free seminar to local businesses to deal with unseen risks in building management.
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