Health and Safety Executive

Category: Entertainment and leisure

Geoffrey Podger responds to Racing Post

Friday, July 27, 2007

Geoffrey Podger responds to the Racing Post article on HSE banning exercising horses in the dark in Newmarket.

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Adventure Activities Licensing Regulations 2004

Monday, July 23, 2007

Health and Safety Executive (HSE) was designated as Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA)

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Pool safety advice following double drowning

Monday, July 16, 2007

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is advising organisers of youth activities and swimming pool operators

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Safe passenger containment on Mini Dragon Coasters

Tuesday, July 3, 2007

This Sector Information Minute (SIM) provides options for the improvement of passenger containment

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A review of the design review process for fairground rides

Friday, June 29, 2007

This report reviews the current usage of the ‘design review’ process in the UK fairground industry. 

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HSE concludes ‘Top Gear’ jet car crash investigation

Friday, June 22, 2007

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced today that it has concluded its

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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

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TV star scales new heights for ladder safety

Thursday, June 21, 2007

The Health and Safety Executive has teamed up with York Theatre Royal to promote the HSE’s

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Myth of the month for June

Monday, June 4, 2007

The myth: New regulations would require trapeze artists to wear hard hats.

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Have fun at the fair? Yes, with a bit of care

Friday, May 25, 2007

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is encouraging North West parents to take care

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Lightwater Valley ride death

Tuesday, December 12, 2006

Cases were brought after a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) investigation into an

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Review of work at height in the broadcasting industry

Tuesday, December 5, 2006

The work practices of the industry were assessed against the Work at Height Regulations,

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Review of fairground working at height

Tuesday, December 5, 2006

The purpose of the review was to assess practice in the industry against the new Work at

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Orchestra pilot of the noise guidance

Monday, November 6, 2006

A professional orchestra piloted guidance for the music and entertainment sector on the

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Lord Hunt makes the keynote speech - Attractions Industry Forum

Wednesday, October 11, 2006

The main points of the speech included, Sensible health and safety management, Health

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Top Gear incident

Monday, September 25, 2006

HSE and the Police are investigating the incident involving Richard Hammond.
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Giving your own fire display - How to run and fire it safely

Tuesday, September 19, 2006

This book is for people running firework displays that set off the fireworks themselves but have no specialist knowledge. This new edition takes account of the significant changes in the law over the last ten years.
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Working together on firework displays

Tuesday, September 19, 2006

A guide to safety for firework display organisers and operators. This book is competent display operators and organisers. It does not cover displays where the fireworks are to be fired by people without specialist knowledge or training.
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HSE investigation into the Inflatable Artwork incident, County Durham

Tuesday, July 25, 2006

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is investigating an incident that took place at Riverside Park, Chester-le Street, County Durham on the afternoon of Sunday 23 July. A large inflatable art installation that was erected in the park lifted and tumbled. Two members of the public died as a result of the incident and others [...]

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