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FAQs – What do you need to know about the redesigned health and safety law poster?

Thursday, August 5, 2010

On 6 April 2009, HSE published a new version of its approved health and safety law poster. The new poster and pocket card set out in simple terms,

FAQs – Do employers have to provide personal protective equipment?

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

The relevant regulations are the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992. Regulation 4 states: Every employer shall ensure that suitable personal protective equipment is provided to his employees who may be exposed to a risk to their health or safety while at work.

FAQs – When do the CDM Regulations 2007 apply to a project?

Thursday, July 22, 2010

The Construction, Design and Management (CDM) 2007 Regulations apply to most common building, civil engineering and engineering construction work.

HSE publications translated – Information and advice in world languages

Thursday, July 15, 2010

HSE welcomes people of all nationalities and ethnic backgrounds to its web site.

FAQs – What is the maximum/minimum temperature in the workplace?

Monday, July 12, 2010

The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 lay down particular requirements for most aspects of the working environment.

FAQs – How many first aiders do I require?

Thursday, July 8, 2010

The findings of your first-aid needs assessment will help you decide how many first-aiders are required.

FAQs – How do I carry out a risk assessment?

Monday, June 28, 2010

Our publication Five Steps to Risk Assessment tells you how to do a risk assessment for occupational health and safety.

FAQs – How do I carry out a risk assessment?

Friday, June 18, 2010

Our publication Five Steps to Risk Assessment tells you how to do a risk assessment for occupational health and safety. This is not the only way to do a risk assessment, you can now use the Risk Assessment and Policy Template.

Construction leaflets in multiple languages

Friday, June 4, 2010

All construction workers have a right to work on sites where they do not get hurt or ill through work. This website will help overseas construction worker

FAQs – Is there a maximum weight a person can lift during their work?

Thursday, June 3, 2010

The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (as amended) set no specific requirements such as weight limits.

FAQs – What is the maximum/minimum temperature in the workplace?

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 lay down particular requirements for most aspects of the working environment. Regulation 7 of these Regulations deals specifically with the temperature in indoor workplaces.

FAQs – How do I report accidents?

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

The Reporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR) require the reporting of deaths or major injuries, over 3 days injuries, certain diseases and certain dangerous occurrences.

Careers – Polish/Russian Speaking Outreach Worker

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Fixed Term appointment to end of March 2010, with the possibility of an extension to end of March 2011, subject to funding. Full or part-time hours considered.

Forms: rebranded and improved

Friday, June 12, 2009

The forms website has been rebranded, new design, new features, better navigation. The range of forms support legislation

Molten metal explosions safety alert translations

Thursday, March 12, 2009

The molten metal explosions safety alert ” Risk from molten metal explosion due to water contamination” is now also available in additional languages

Molten metal explosions – safety alert

Friday, February 13, 2009

HSE has issued a safety alert to industry after a Polish worker died from multiple organ failure after suffering 80% burns caused by a molten metal explosion