Now that Scottish schools have broken up for the summer holidays, HSE
Category: Education
Myth of the month - June 2008
Monday, June 2, 2008
Dispelling the health and safety myth: Adults can’t put plasters on children’s cuts. There is no rule that says
School fruit and veg: pesticide residues testing
Monday, April 21, 2008
Latest results from a programme of pesticide residue testing in fruit and vegetables supplied to school children
Schools trips are an essential part of every child’s education
Thursday, March 27, 2008
The Chair of the Health and Safety Commission (HSC) this week urged teachers to take a
Latest LAU Newsletter out now
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
In this month’s edition: Shattered Lives campaign update, simple method to sumbit prosecution statistics…
Asbestos in schools ‘CLASP’ Working Group
Friday, March 14, 2008
Minutes from the asbestos in schools ‘CLASP’ working group meeting held on 16 July 2007 are now available.
Asbestos in CLASP schools
Friday, February 15, 2008
HSE statement - In autumn 2006, the HSE identified that there was the potential for asbestos
School trip red tape
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
HSC Chair, Judith Hackitt responds to plan to cut school trip red tape.
Myth of the month - February 2008
Monday, February 4, 2008
Dispelling the myth that if a pupil is hurt, the teacher is likely to be sued. The main legal duties lie with the employer,
Kidsafe - child safety films
Friday, November 16, 2007
These films highlight the dangers to youngsters of playing in or around farms, construction sites etc. The DVD consists
Health workplace solutions workshops follow up work
Thursday, October 11, 2007
This SIM primarily informs FOD inspectors and HSAOs about follow up work to the Healthy Workplace
School proprietor fined £12,500
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
HSE urges those responsible for the care of young children to ensure sufficient levels of supervision are in place,
Occupational stress in schools
Monday, September 17, 2007
Following research highlighting stress as the second greatest cause of occupational ill health in Great Britain,
Myth of the month - kids must wear goggles to play conkers
Thursday, September 6, 2007
Some schools appear to have banned conkers on ‘health & safety’ grounds or made
Myth of the month - Egg boxes banned in craft lessons
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
Dispelling the myth - egg boxes are banned in craft lessons as they might cause salmonella.
Science and research outlook newsletter
Friday, August 3, 2007
The August 2007 edition of the newsletter is now available. Subjects covered in this issue
Adventure Activities Licensing Regulations 2004
Monday, July 23, 2007
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) was designated as Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA)
Keeping children safe at fairgrounds
Friday, June 22, 2007
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) issues advice to parents to ensure their children can enjoy the amusements
HSE helps children enjoy the countryside - safely
Monday, June 18, 2007
HSE will be visiting Glendale Children’s Educational Countryside Day, organised by Glendale Agricultural Society at Wooler
Asbestos in schools
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
This guidance gives information about potential asbestos fibre release in
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