HSE has warned employers to maintain safe systems of working at road works, after a road traffic collision left a motorcyclist in intensive care.
Category: Asbestos
HSE warning after incident at road works leaves motorcyclist in intensive care
Unlicensed asbestos removal will be penalised
HSE is warning the building trade that companies and contractors will face prosecution if they remove asbestos
Asbestos warning after company prosecuted
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
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
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.
HSE’s Website is changing
You may have noticed our Agriculture, Asbestos, RIDDOR, Gas Safety, First Aid, Hairdressing, Legislation, Workers,
Asbestos site - relaunched
The single greatest cause of work-related deaths in the UK. Health and safety information on the dangers and management of asbestos in the workplace.
Asbestos Liaison Group agenda
The agenda for the twenty sixth meeting of the Asbestos Liaison Group on Thursday 21 May 2009 is now available.
Asbestos Liaison Group (ALG) meeting
Paper for 21 May meeting: The Institute of Asbestos Management Rules of membership.
HSE at Safety and Health Expo 2009
12 – 14 May 2009, LG Arena, NEC, Birmingham, Hall 2 Stands O20 and O22. What’s on offer at the HSE stands?
Inspection intervention: Asbestos duty to manage (DTM)
This sector information minute has been updated. This SIM informs EHOs and Inspectors on the application of the
HSE warns Cambridge firms after visiting 18 construction sites
HSE has warned construction site managers in Cambridge to put health and safety at the top of their priority list
HSE praises health and safety in Norfolk and Suffolk
Health and safety standards on construction sites in Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex have been praised
Company fined after inaccurate asbestos survey leads to exposure
HSE is reminding companies of the importance of the accuracy of asbestos surveys
‘Baby boom’ carpenters - greatest risk of asbestos related cancer
In the largest global study of its kind - funded by Cancer Research UK and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) -
Mesothelioma risks in Britain
Research - lifetime occupational and residential histories from 622 mesothelioma patients (512 men, 110 women) and
Construction company fined for unlicensed removal of asbestos
HSE is warning contractors to carry out effective asbestos checks before demolition work starts, and to employ licensed asbestos removal companies.
Asbestos management in school system buildings
Inspection activity to determine compliance with Duty to Manage Asbestos in selected system built schools 2009/2010
HSE warns companies to follow correct asbestos handling procedures
HSE has warned firms to properly assess risks when working with asbestos and ensure, if necessary, only licensed contractors are used.

