Latest results from a programme of pesticide residue testing in fruit and vegetables supplied to school children
Category: Education
Schools trips are an essential part of every child’s education
The Chair of the Health and Safety Commission (HSC) this week urged teachers to take a
Latest LAU Newsletter out now
In this month’s edition: Shattered Lives campaign update, simple method to sumbit prosecution statistics…
Asbestos in schools ‘CLASP’ Working Group
Minutes from the asbestos in schools ‘CLASP’ working group meeting held on 16 July 2007 are now available.
Asbestos in CLASP schools
HSE statement - In autumn 2006, the HSE identified that there was the potential for asbestos
School trip red tape
HSC Chair, Judith Hackitt responds to plan to cut school trip red tape.
Myth of the month - February 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
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
This SIM primarily informs FOD inspectors and HSAOs about follow up work to the Healthy Workplace
School proprietor fined £12,500
HSE urges those responsible for the care of young children to ensure sufficient levels of supervision are in place,
Occupational stress in schools
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
Some schools appear to have banned conkers on ‘health & safety’ grounds or made
Myth of the month - Egg boxes banned in craft lessons
Dispelling the myth - egg boxes are banned in craft lessons as they might cause salmonella.
Science and research outlook newsletter
The August 2007 edition of the newsletter is now available. Subjects covered in this issue
Adventure Activities Licensing Regulations 2004
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) was designated as Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA)
Keeping children safe at fairgrounds
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) issues advice to parents to ensure their children can enjoy the amusements
HSE helps children enjoy the countryside - safely
HSE will be visiting Glendale Children’s Educational Countryside Day, organised by Glendale Agricultural Society at Wooler
Asbestos in schools
This guidance gives information about potential asbestos fibre release in
Pilot project addressing falls in the classroom
HSE designed and produced two posters and a leaflet to remind classroom staff of the dangers of classroom falls.
Asbestos in schools
Initial assessment of the airborne fibre concentrations in type 4 and 4B CLASP

