Health and Safety Executive

Category: 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.

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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

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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

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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

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Managing my asbestos

Friday, July 3, 2009

A step by step guide to the duty to manage asbestos.

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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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HSE’s Website is changing

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

You may have noticed our Agriculture, Asbestos, RIDDOR, Gas Safety, First Aid, Hairdressing, Legislation, Workers,

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Asbestos site - relaunched

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

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.

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Asbestos Liaison Group agenda

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

The agenda for the twenty sixth meeting of the Asbestos Liaison Group on Thursday 21 May 2009 is now available.

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Asbestos Liaison Group (ALG) meeting

Friday, May 15, 2009

Paper for 21 May meeting: The Institute of Asbestos Management Rules of membership.

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HSE at Safety and Health Expo 2009

Thursday, April 9, 2009

12 – 14 May 2009, LG Arena, NEC, Birmingham, Hall 2 Stands O20 and O22. What’s on offer at the HSE stands?

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Inspection intervention: Asbestos duty to manage (DTM)

Friday, April 3, 2009

This sector information minute has been updated. This SIM informs EHOs and Inspectors on the application of the

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HSE warns Cambridge firms after visiting 18 construction sites

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

HSE has warned construction site managers in Cambridge to put health and safety at the top of their priority list

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HSE praises health and safety in Norfolk and Suffolk

Friday, March 27, 2009

Health and safety standards on construction sites in Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex have been praised

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Company fined after inaccurate asbestos survey leads to exposure

Thursday, March 26, 2009

HSE is reminding companies of the importance of the accuracy of asbestos surveys

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‘Baby boom’ carpenters - greatest risk of asbestos related cancer

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

In the largest global study of its kind - funded by Cancer Research UK and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) -

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Mesothelioma risks in Britain

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Research - lifetime occupational and residential histories from 622 mesothelioma patients (512 men, 110 women) and

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Construction company fined for unlicensed removal of asbestos

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

HSE is warning contractors to carry out effective asbestos checks before demolition work starts, and to employ licensed asbestos removal companies.

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Asbestos management in school system buildings

Monday, March 2, 2009

Inspection activity to determine compliance with Duty to Manage Asbestos in selected system built schools 2009/2010

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HSE warns companies to follow correct asbestos handling procedures

Friday, February 6, 2009

HSE has warned firms to properly assess risks when working with asbestos and ensure, if necessary, only licensed contractors are used.

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