A Grangemouth-based company has been fined for breaching health and safety law after a worker was burned by live power cables.
Category: Electricity
Safety warning after Lancashire workers get 11,000-volt shock
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Outdoor workers in Lancashire are being urged to take extra care near overhead electricity lines after two men suffered 11,000-volt electric shocks and burns.
Building firms fined after scaffolder burnt by power cables
Thursday, October 15, 2009
HSE is warning builders to be careful when working near overhead power cables after a scaffolder was seriously injured on a site in Worcestershire.
HSE warns employers after two teenagers injured by electric shocks
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
HSE has warned companies to ensure they look after young workers, after two Norfolk teenagers suffered electric shocks
Safety alert - Laptop computer charging trolleys
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
HSE is issuing this safety alert for the attention of schools that use laptop computer charging trolleys and those who manufacture / supply such products.
HSE Podcast - emerging energy technologies
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
In this episode: HSE’s Taf Powell talks about HSE’s contribution to ensuring secure, clean and affordable energy for Britain in the future.
Electric shock for welder prompts HSE to encourage maintenance
Monday, September 14, 2009
HSE is calling on factory owners in Lincolnshire to regularly maintain their electrical systems after an incident at a
Electricity risk warning after worker suffers shock
Thursday, September 10, 2009
HSE is warning employers to be wary of operating machinery near overhead power cables after a Staffordshire man
HSE warns about dangers of working close to overhead power lines
Friday, May 29, 2009
HSE today warned about the dangers of working close to overhead power lines, after a Perthshire soft fruit farming company
Slips and trips workshop
Thursday, May 28, 2009
A slips and trips workshop will take place in the National Motor Cycle Museum, Birmingham on 11 June 2009.
Local authority fined after employee suffers electric shock at work
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
HSE is urging employers to ensure proper safety procedures are in place to ensure staff are kept safe.
Specialist Inspector vacancies
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Details of three Specialist inspectors vacancies: Construction engineer, electrical engineer and mechanical engineering are now available.
Confined spaces warning after welder electrocuted in ship’s hold
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
HSE has issued a warning to employers to ensure they plan properly for working in confined spaces
Council fined after a man suffers severe burns
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
HSE is demanding that companies follow safe working practices when using mechanical equipment.
Ultra-violet radiation exposure from general light sources
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
HSE staff operational circular outlining issues concerning the use of low
Offshore Safety Notice SN1/2009: Explosion protected electrical heaters
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
In a recent incident on an offshore installation, there was an explosion in an open drains tank containing oily water.
HSE reminds electrical contractors to use safe working practices
Friday, October 24, 2008
HSE has warned the electrical contracting industry of the tragic consequences which can result when safe working procedures
Small business owners - leadership advice
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Advice specifically aimed at small and medium sized business leaders - how to plan, deliver, monitor
DVD: Signposts for health and safety
Friday, September 26, 2008
Originally broadcast on BBC2 as 10 half-hour programmes - a variety of small businesses show how
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