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Lanarkshire stoneworkers safety event aims to clear the air

HSE — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:30:47 +0000

Construction workers in Lanarkshire are being invited to an event this Tuesday (24 November) to find out more about protecting themselves from Silicosis - a potentially lethal lung disease caused by breathing in stone dust.

View press release ‘Lanarkshire stoneworkers safety event aims to clear the air’

HSE Deputy Chief Executive to give keynote speech at OHS conference

HSE — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:20:47 +0000

HSE Deputy Chief Executive Kevin Myers will be attending the 3rd Annual Occupational Health and Safety conference to deliver the keynote speech “The Health & Safety of Great Britain - Be part of the solution”.

The conference will run from the 24- 25 November, Dexter House, London.

Further information on the 3rd Annual OHS conference

RoSPA Awards 2010 - nominations open

HSE — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:15:32 +0000

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Awards promote effective health and safety management as a vital part of good business and they encourage the sharing of best practice.

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2010, enter today and celebrate your health and safety success. closing date for nominations 12 February 2010.

For more information on the RoSPA Awards 2010

Safety Health & Environment Forum

HSE — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:15:01 +0000

This month’s SHEFS (Safety, Health and Environemenal Forum - Scotland) meeting will hear from Keith Scott, Chair of IIRSM and Group Head of Safety at Royal Mail who will be speaking on Safety Leadership.

The event will be held on Wednesday 18th November.

View more details of the Safety Health & Environment Forum

RoSPA awards made easy - Networking event

HSE — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:32:16 +0000

Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has developed a unique Awards Networking Event 2 December 2009, Hilton Hotel, Coventry. The event is to help existing award winners and organisations intending to enter for the first time to compile their award entry.

Further information the RoSPA awards networking event

HSE Deputy Chief Executive speaking at 3rd Annual OHS conference

HSE — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:45:55 +0000

HSE Deputy Chief Executive Kevin Myers to give the keynote speech “The Health & Safety of Great Britain - Be part of the solution”, at the 3rd Annual Occupational Health & Safety conference 24- 25 November, Dexter House, London.

Find out more about the 3rd OHS conference and workshop

RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards 2010

HSE — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:30:23 +0000

HSE are delighted to support The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) annual Occupational Health and Safety Awards.

We share a vision with RoSPA that competent health and safety advice, coupled with visible committed safety leadership enables an organisation to reduce accidents and ill health in a cost effective manner. The RoSPA Awards promote good health and safety as an essential part of good business and encourage the sharing of best practice.

View more details of the RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards 2010

Fife farmers urged to sign up for safety event

HSE — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:45:03 +0000

Farmers from across Fife are being encouraged to attend an event that will arm them with the advice they need to make their farms safe places to work and help reduce accidents.

HSE is running a free Agriculture Safety and Health Awareness Day (SHAD) next week (19 November) as a way for those working on farms get practical advice from LANTRA instructors with an industry background.

View press release ‘Fife farmers urged to sign up for safety event’

South West Scotland farmers urged to sign up for safety event

HSE — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:35:44 +0000

Farmers from across Dumfries and Galloway are being encouraged to attend an event that will arm them with the advice they need to make their farms safe places to work and help reduce accidents.

HSE is running a free Agriculture Safety and Health Awareness Day (SHAD) next week (17-18 November) as a way for those working on farms get practical advice from LANTRA instructors with an industry background.

View press release ‘South West Scotland farmers urged to sign up for safety event’

3rd Annual OHS conference and workshop

HSE — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:40:07 +0000

The 2009 Occupational Health & Safety conference 24- 25 November, Dexter House, London, will look at the current economic pressures on OH&S and demonstrate how using standards can help combat these. Hear the latest government guidance, and find out about the new risks and behaviours Health & Safety managers should look out for.

HSE Deputy Chief Executive Kevin Myers will be speaking at the event on “The Health & Safety of Great Britain - Be part of the solution”.

View full details of the 3rd Annual OHS conference and workshop

Asbestos dangers on timetable for trainee tradesmen in Aberdeen

HSE — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:00:17 +0000

The dangers of asbestos were on the timetable for trainee tradesmen at Aberdeen College this week with a special session led by an expert from HSE.

The visit to Aberdeen was one date in a college tour across Britain as part of HSE’s ‘Asbestos: The hidden killer’ campaign which launched earlier this month.

View press release ‘Asbestos dangers on timetable for trainee tradesmen in Aberdeen’

Hidden killer message taken to key trade show

HSE — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:00:27 +0000

The dangers of asbestos will be amongst the workplace hazards and health issues under the spotlight at the National Painting and Decoration Show in Coventry next week (11-12 November).

HSE is hosting a stand at the Ricoh Arena event to promote its month-long ‘Asbestos: The hidden killer’ campaign, which urges tradesmen to protect themselves from breathing in the deadly fibres which they may disturb through renovation projects.

View press release ‘Hidden killer message taken to key trade show’

Managing asbestos in social housing event

HSE — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:09 +0000

23 November 2009 in London - arranged to provide guidance to social landlords including local authorities, housing associations and social housing management companies who may commission asbestos removal work.

View full details of managing asbestos in social housing event

Organising firework displays?

HSE — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:13:33 +0000

November 5: Bonfire Night. Firework displays should be enjoyable and spectacular occasions – but they obviously need some responsible planning. The good news is that there is straightforward guidance to help you.

Fireworks advice and guidance

27th meeting of the Asbestos Liaison Group - 3 November 2009

HSE — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:55:44 +0000

The agenda has been published for the 27th meeting of the Asbestos Liaison Group, 3 November 2009

The meeting will be held at National Federation of Demolition Contractors (NFDC) Resurgam House, Paradise, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP2 4TF

View agenda for the 27th meeting of the Asbestos Liaison Group

17th meeting of the WATCH sub-committee - 10 November 2009

HSE — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:40:31 +0000

The agenda has been published for the 17th meeting of the Advisory Committee on Toxic Substances Working Group on Action to Control Chemicals (ACTS WATCH) sub-committee, 10 November 2009

The meeting will be held in the Music Room, Crowne Plaza, Birmingham NEC, 10.45am - 3.30pm

View agenda for the 17th meeting of the WATCH sub-committee

Cutting deaths in construction - free Fife event aims to reduce risks

HSE — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:30:10 +0000

A practical event for builders, construction workers and contractors at the Crossgates Training Centre, 3 November, in Fife. This free event is specifically to address the issue of working safely when involved in groundworks and aims to reduce the death toll in Scotland’s construction industry.

View press release ‘Cutting deaths in construction - free Fife event aims to reduce risks’

Cutting accidents in construction - Thurso event aims to reduce risks

HSE — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:30:35 +0000

Those working in the construction industry are urged to come together and attend a free safety awareness event next week at T3UK, Janetstown Industrial Estate, Thurso.

The event will be held on Tuesday 3 November and it will cover a range of ‘hot topics’ including safe working at height, electricity and isolation, noise and vibration, and mechanical handling and quick hitch.

View press release Cutting accidents in construction - Thurso event aims to reduce risks

Hazards XXI – Process safety and environmental protection

HSE — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Three-day symposium and exhibition 9–12 November, Manchester. The event will include a variety of workshops and several speakers from HSE will be presenting, including Judith Hackitt, HSE Chair, who will be giving an after dinner speech.

Find out more about the Hazards XXI - 3 day symposium

Slip and trip workshops for NHS staff

HSE — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:30:34 +0000

During the period 2004 - 2007, HSE carried out a targeted initiative to reduce slips and trips accidents in NHS Trusts. A key element of the initiative was a one-day Slips and Trips Workshop, customised for the healthcare sector, and delivered regionally in 23 locations around the UK.

View full research report RR731: Slip and trip workshops for NHS staff