The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 (the Noise Regulations) came into force for all industry sectors
Category: Entertainment and leisure
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…
Example risk assessments
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
New risk assessment examples have been added for the following; village hall, road haulage, car parking service,
Myth of the month – March 2008
Monday, March 3, 2008
Dispelling the myth that Toy ‘weapons’ in a play had to be locked-up and registered with the police. The reality: Reports
Justin McCracken responds to The Independent
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
HSE Deputy Chief Executive Justin McCracken responds to an article in The Independent which passes comment
HSE prosecutes Southport amusement park
Thursday, November 29, 2007
HSE has warned amusement park operators of the need to carry out proper risk assessments for maintenance work.
Myth of the month – Children were banned from riding at a donkey derby
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Dispelling the myth – HSE had banned children from riding donkeys in a donkey derby and so had to be
Fairgrounds and amusement parks guidance
Monday, September 24, 2007
HSE has worked with the Fairgrounds and Amusement Parks Joint Advisory Committee to improve standards
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
Response to Sunday Mirror criticism of fairgrounds study
Monday, August 20, 2007
Geoffrey Podger Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Chief Executive responds to criticism
Noise at work in music and entertainment
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
In April 2008 the existing regulations protecting workers in the music and entertainment sectors from
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.
Passenger behaviour on amusement rides
Thursday, August 2, 2007
Research to produce a catalogue of behaviours which passengers exhibit whilst on amusement rides.
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.
Adventure Activities Licensing Regulations 2004
Monday, July 23, 2007
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) was designated as Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA)
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
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.
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
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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