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Results - construction inspection initiative

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Working at height remains the biggest single cause of serious and fatal injuries on construction sites - despite this, on

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Lower limb musculoskeletal disorders

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Research - there is evidence for kneeling / squatting, climbing stairs or ladders, heavy lifting, walking /standing, and

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Stress at work news

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Join the 30,000 subscribers to the HSE Stress e-Bulletin - free regular news and updates by email. In the latest edition

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Construction sites health and safety check failures

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

One in five construction sites failed health and safety checks during the latest national inspection initiative carried out

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First aid at work trainers

Monday, May 11, 2009

Find out whether a first aid training organisations has been approved by HSE.

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BITC Health and Work Summit

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

This Business in the Community (BITC) health and work summit is a one-day conference aimed to provide practical solutions by business for business,

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Swine flu

Thursday, April 30, 2009

General advice for employers - Employers and employees should practice good personal hygiene measures

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BBC Panorama - media coverage

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

The Times has published an article about the BBC Panorama episode covering health and safety at work, aired on BBC1

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BBC Panorama health and safety episode

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

HSE issues statement following the BBC Panorama episode “may contain nuts” aired on BBC1 on 20 April 2009.

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Induction pack for smaller construction companies

Friday, April 17, 2009

This presentation has been prepared by Site Safe Scotland with assistance from the construction industry, WWT Campaign and HSE.

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Notifying HSE of a business

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Since 6 April 2009, most new businesses no longer need to register with HSE. However, if you work with hazardous

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Moves to simplify health and safety take effect

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Moves to make health and safety laws easier to understand and comply with take effect from today.

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Good news for businesses

Monday, April 6, 2009

Removing premises registration & record keeping requirements - From 6 April 2009, employers will no longer have to register the factories,

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Myth: People don’t have to take any responsibility for their own health and safety

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Reality: We all have a duty to keep ourselves safe, by co-operating with safety measures and not putting ourselves or others in danger.

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The health and safety law poster

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

As from 6 April 2009, HSE is publishing new versions of its approved health and safety poster and leaflet.

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Museum staff watch their step whilst preparing to open to public

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Staff and volunteers at The Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey on the doorstep of Cambridge have today pledged

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King’s Lynn company and director prosecuted for failing to protect employee

Thursday, March 26, 2009

HSE is warning employers to ensure machinery is adequately guarded

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No harm down on the farm

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Staff at the family-run Ashlyn’s Farm Shop in North Weald, Essex, have today pledged their support to the HSE

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Director leadership

Monday, March 23, 2009

This SIM aims to engage at board level to ensure that directors and board members understand the need for their

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Free - Business Advice Open Days

Thursday, March 19, 2009

There have been a lot of venue and date changes for these events, ensure your event is still running.

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