This report describes the programme of work carried out for sanders and polishers to test
Category: Equipment at work
Noise emission of sanders and polishers
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
The Control of Noise at Work Regulations states that employers may use manufacturers’ tool data to assess
Safe use of combine harvesters
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
A revised version of the Agriculture information sheet AIS6 ‘Safe use of combine harvesters’ is now available.
RIDDOR Data – Falls from vehicles
Thursday, July 19, 2007
A new report using RIDDOR data from 2000 to 2005 has been released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
Safe use of quick hitch devices on excavators
Monday, July 16, 2007
This Sector Information Minute (SIM) aims to describe what a quick hitch is and discusses common failure modes
Safeguarding multi-blade roof truss saws
Monday, July 9, 2007
This 2-part Operational Circular (OC) gives guidance on modifications to improve the safeguarding of
Pressure Equipment Directive – Interpretation
Monday, July 9, 2007
This Operational Circular (OC) is intended to provide an interpretation of Recital No 5 in the Pressure
Construction hoists - Inspection, examination and maintenance
Monday, July 2, 2007
This Sector Information Minute (SIM) introduces the Construction Plant-Hire Association (CPA),
Chainsaw training and assessment
Monday, July 2, 2007
Training and assessment of chainsaw operators in forestry and arboriculture has been through a period of considerable
Alvan Blanch meal mixers
Monday, July 2, 2007
This Sector Information Minute (SIM) alerts Inspectors to a defect on Alvan Blanch meal mixers.
Safety alert: Wishbone hookbars
Friday, June 29, 2007
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has recently investigated the failure of a wishbone hookbar of a type
Measurement of acoustic spectra from liquid leaks
Friday, June 22, 2007
Acoustic leak detection (ALD) is being used increasingly in the offshore industry to detect leaks of flammable
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
Rochdale carpet company fined £1,600
Friday, June 8, 2007
Businesses were today warned by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to ensure that
Vibration measurements on cut-off saws
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
A working group of representatives from the construction industry are developing a hand arm vibration management system
Injuries reduction programme
Thursday, May 10, 2007
SIM 3/2007/11. Prevention of fatal and major injuries through safe interventions project
North Wales firm fined for improper training
Friday, March 9, 2007
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a warning to
Selection and use of electric handlamps
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Electric handlamps (sometimes known as inspection lead lamps) have been involved in a
Interlocks for offshore drill floor machinery
Monday, December 4, 2006
There have been several serious incidents related to deficient interlocking on drilling
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