HSE is warning employers they must ensure all relevant employees are aware of the location of
Category: Asbestos
Asbestos in system buildings - duty holder checklist
A checklist for duty holders assessing the risks from asbestos in some school buildings.
Asbestos Hidden Killer national campaign
Starts October 2008. Are you more at risk that you think? Asbestos - the Hidden Killer video tells the
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
Careers in HSE: Trainee Inspectors
HSE is currently recruiting for trainee health and safety inspectors, closing date
Asbestos - the hidden killer
During October and November 2008 HSE in partnership with key stakeholders will be running a national campaign to target tradesmen
Asbestos Liaison Group memo - Notification of licensed asbestos work
This revision has been produced to incorporate changes to the requirement to submit a plan of work.
Asbestos Liaison Group memo - Method Statement update
How to draw up a plan of work (aka method statement), this is a key safety document that takes the information about significant risks
Asbestos licensing reading list
Annex 5 of the Asbestos Licence Assessment Guide (ALAG), Reading material and list of training
Asbestos - hidden killer
National campaign starts October 2008, targeting tradesmen at risk
Construction mobile phone text alerts
Trial service - sign up for free important news and updates via a text message to your mobile
IOSH National Safety Symposium 2008
The Park Royal, Stretton, Warrington: 7 - 9 September 2008. This Institute of Occupational Safety
Prosecutions following multiple breaches of asbestos safety laws
HSE has issued a stark warning about managing the risks from asbestos, following its prosecution of
TEXIAC open meeting
This years Textiles Industry Advisory Committee (TEXIAC) open meeting will be held 16 September
Free seminar - ‘The Essential Facts’
26 September 2008, EEF Broadway House, London. A risk management update especially designed
Asbestos Enforcement Guidance updated
The operational circular (OC 265/50 Version 5) ‘Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 - General
Asbestos licensing information updated
Information on asbestos licensing and the application process for applying for a licence has been
“Farmers face £6 bn bill for asbestos clean up”
HSE Chief Executive Geoffrey Podger responds to an article in the Telegragh on 25 May 2008, over the risks of asbestos.
Asbestos inspection pack updated
Advice and guidance for health and safety Inspectors. Explains why managing asbestos is a priority and how HSE is

