Inspection activity to determine compliance with Duty to Manage Asbestos in selected system built schools 2009/2010
Category: Education
Shattered Lives campaign continues
Every month people suffer serious injuries as a result of slips, trips or falls in education. Find out what you can do
Slips, trips and falls are no joke
61 people died and more than 14,000 suffered serious slip, trip or fall injuries in British workplaces last year.
HSE warns companies to follow correct asbestos handling procedures
HSE has warned firms to properly assess risks when working with asbestos and ensure, if necessary, only licensed contractors are used.
Flash-bang science back in the classroom
School science teachers are urged to stop using a fear of breaking health and safety rules to re-introduce
Shattered Lives 2009 - starts 9 February
Following the success of the 2008 campaign, Shattered Lives 2009 raises awareness of workplace slips, trips and falls
HSE warns of the need for adequate supervision and planning on trips
HSE is urging those responsible for children during outings to ensure their safety through proper planning and supervision.
HSE Chair responds to Daily Mail article
Judith Hackitt has responded to Richard Littlejohn’s Daily Mail article (23 January 2009) regarding music teachers
Noise - schools and colleges
Practical advice on the control of noise at work in schools and colleges, split into three distinct areas covering:
Introducing Partnership News - the new LAU News
LAU Newsletter has been replaced by Partnership News. Now you can read about the latest health and
Implementation of Worklife Support’s Well-Being Programme
This study is a report of a five-step risk-assessment approach, using Worklife Support’s Well-Being
Myth of the month Welsh version
The welsh version of November 2008 myth poster ‘Children need to be wrapped in cotton wool to keep them safe’
Myth of the month - November 2008
Myth: Children need to be wrapped in cotton wool to keep them safe.
Survey company prosecuted as asbestos campaign begins
An asbestos surveying company has been fined after being prosecuted by HSE for failing to identify asbestos insulation
Practical guidance for schools on working at height
Best practice guidance for kickstool, stepladder, ladder or tower scaffolds users highlighting practical
Council fined after school caretaker exposed to asbestos
HSE is warning employers they must ensure all relevant employees are aware of the location of
Asbestos in system buildings - duty holder checklist
A checklist for duty holders assessing the risks from asbestos in some school buildings.
“Outdoor learning: Double dare”
Judith Hackitt CBE, Chair of the Health and Safety Executive, responds to the Daily Telegraph article
Norfolk activity centre prosecuted after school trip incident
HSE has warned activity centres to ensure their staff are properly trained, after a child was seriously injured

