Information on the simplification and review of Radiation Protection directives including Basic Safety
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Physical Agents (Electromagnetic Fields) Directive
Information on the Physical Agents (Electromagnetic Fields) Directive has been updated. The Directive
EU occupational safety and health strategy 2007 - 2012 update
The timetable section of the EU occupational safety and health strategy 2007 - 2012 published
Implementation of Biocidal Products Directive
A table has been added showing the implementation of various directives amending the biocidal
Video - Lord McKenzie at the campaign launch event
At the campaign launch event on 24 June, Health and Safety Minister Lord McKenzie outlined the aims
Revision of the Biocidal Products Directive
The European Commission is proposing to revise the Biocidal Products
HSE says ‘don’t overcomplicate risk assessments’
Yesterday HSE announced its support for the two year, European Campaign for Safety and Health at Work - the theme of
European Campaign 2008
Campaign launches next week - focus on risk assessments, visit the preview page to find out more.
European Campaign on Risk Assessment
A two year european campaign for safety and health at work focussing on risk assessment.
Physical Agents (Electromagnetic Fields) Directive
The amended version of this EU directive Physical Agents (Electromagnetic fields) has now been numbered 2008/46/EC
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Euronews - Physical Agents dossier update
Minor updates have been made to information on the Physical Agents (Artificial Optical Radiation) Directive (2006/25/EC)
Euronews - Radiation Protection Directives dossier update
Minor updates have been made to information on the Simplification and review of Radiation Protection Directives including
Working in Great Britain from overseas
New website includes advice and help for people working in Britain from overseas, as well as
Review of the Seveso II (COMAH) Directive
The European Commission has launched the first of several studies as part of its review of the Seveso II Directive
Needlestick injuries
The main group of workers at risk from needlestick injuries are those within the healthcare sector, but injuries also
Standards for food machinery
List of European CEN ‘C’ standards (British standards) for food machinery that are available (except for drafts)
Biocidal products submission deadlines
Following the publication of the withdrawal notice (dated 22 June 2007) and the publication of the list of companies
Children help lighten the load for businesses
As part of the European Health and Safety Awareness Week “Lighten the Load”,
Euroweek photographs
Pictures of ‘Lord McKenzie at a joint TUC/HSE training course for safety representatives

