Provides inspectors and other visiting staff with practical guidance for interpreting the markings provided on Personal
Category: Equipment at work
Prevention of fatal and major injuries - Safe interventions
Thursday, April 2, 2009
The aim is to achieve a major reduction in risk of serious or fatal injuries to people involved in clearing blockages or
HSE warn of dangers of using concrete diggers after man suffers burns
Friday, January 30, 2009
HSE is demanding that companies follow safe working practices when using mechanical equipment.
Video - Using cut-off saws for cutting kerbs and flag paving
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Video focussing on the use of cut-off saws for cutting kerbs and flag paving.
Safety alert - Operation of auger feed devices
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
The Health and Safety Executive was recently informed of a serious accident which occurred while an
Top-handled chainsaws leaflet
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Aboriculture and Forestry Advisory Group leaflet (AFAG) 308 - Top-handled chainsaws has been revised.
Docks website re-launched
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
HSE’s docks health and safety website has been revamped to focus information and advice on the key risks
Mansfield firm fined after man is seriously injured
Friday, December 19, 2008
HSE urges companies to take worker safety seriously after a man had his fingers crushed
Hook loader vehicles: Applicability of lifting regulations
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Loading a skip on to the vehicle bed involves a combination of lifting and pulling or dragging. The
Council fined after 90-year-old lady dies
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
HSE is warning health and social care organisations and other employers to ensure that they carry out suitable risk assessments
Health and social care risk assessment reminder after elderly woman dies
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
HSE is warning health and social care employers to ensure that risk assessments are carried out to determine the suitability of equipment used in everyday tasks.
Farmers urged to store feed safely
Friday, November 21, 2008
HSE is urging farmers and the animal feed industry to reassess risks associated to feed storage
Excavator driver fined after pedestrian killed near building site
Friday, October 31, 2008
HSE is warning machine operators to ensure that they adhere to safe working practices when using excavators,
Carlton company fined after employee loses fingers in machine
Friday, October 24, 2008
HSE has warned companies to protect employees from dangerous machinery and provide suitable training
Visual display unit checklist for safety reps
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
A display screen equipment assessment checklist to help safety reps and other officials to assess the
Ladder exchange continues…
Friday, September 19, 2008
Don’t let a dodgy ladder shatter your life, exchange it! Help spread the word - download the campaign
Skin disease at work
Thursday, September 18, 2008
New to skin disease in the workplace? The skin at work website provides straight-forward information
Slip-resistant footwear: role of manufacturers and suppliers
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Advice for manufacturers and suppliers: you have a key role in ensuring that suitable products are
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