HSE seeks comments on a proposal to remove the requirement in Regulation 8(2)(f) of the Docks Regulations 1988 for a
Category: Docks
Tate and Lyle fined £270,000
Tate and Lyle has been fined more than a quarter of a million pounds following the death of a contractor working on
Revised memorandum of understanding between HSE, MCA and MAIB
This memorandum of understanding between the Health and Safety Executive, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and the Marine Accident Investigation Branch
Statement on Devonport Dockyard fire
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is following up a fire at the Devonport Dockyard.
Accidents in the docks industry
This report on accident trends in the docks industry was produced by the HSE Transportation Section using official HSE
Confined spaces warning after welder electrocuted in ship’s hold
HSE has issued a warning to employers to ensure they plan properly for working in confined spaces
Approved code of practice on confined spaces
On 17 February 2008, HSE published guidance on working in confined spaces.
Updated Docks Information Sheets (DIS)
The Docks Information Sheets 1 & 6 have been updated:
Docks website re-launched
HSE’s docks health and safety website has been revamped to focus information and advice on the key risks
Road traffic legislation to roads in docks
This SIM updates and replaces SIM 05/2001/53. There have been a number of serious and fatal
Timber handling on the docks
This sector information minute updates and replaces SIM 05/2004/56 and offers inspectors guidance
Container top safety frames
This SIM updates and replaces SIM 05/2003/56 and offers inspectors guidance on the issues to
Port of Tilbury London Ltd fined £100,000
HSE has warned companies to ensure they identify the risks in their workplace and manage them following
Falls from vehicles campaign
Many falls from vehicles occur during loading and unloading - you don’t have to fall far to land hard.
Designing health and safety at ports
This Sector Information Minute (SIM) provides guidance for inspectors who may become involved during new

