Signficant health and safety regulations affecting the construction industry are changing. From April 2007, the new Construction (Design and Management) Regulations will come into force. These will have a significant impact on the construction industry. These seminars will give you the latest information on these changes and the chance to discuss other health and safety [...]
Category: Events
NHBC/HSE health and safety seminars. October 25, 26, 31 and November 1, 15, 16
Monday, September 4, 2006
Event in Scotland, 11 October 2006 - Outdoor amenities - LA and HSE Working Together: event in Scotland, 11 October 2006 -
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
This event will be held from 9.30am at Borders Showground in Kelso. It is aimed at those who work outdoors to raise awareness of the dangers of working with all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and pesticides. It will also provide advice on falls from height, occupational health legislation and operating equipment.
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W6 Working with wood exhibition, 8th to 11th October
Friday, August 25, 2006
W6 Working with wood exhibition W6 is the UK trade exhibition for businesses working with wood. HSE will be in attendance - come and see us on stand W70.
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British Occupational Health Society ‘Webinars’
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Two web seminars or ‘webinars’ are taking place in October, organised by the British Occupational Health Society. The topics for discussion are ‘COSHH’ and ‘What the material data sheet doesn’t tell you but you need to know’.
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Protecting young backs
Monday, August 21, 2006
BackCare, the charity for healthier backs, is running a campaign called “Protecting Young Backs” to raise awareness within schools of the risks of serious back problems amongst young people.
Health and Safety Best Practice Exchange. HSE supported British Safety Council Event – Stockport, 5 September
Thursday, August 17, 2006
The British Safety Council ran its first Health and Safety Best Practice Exchange in January and achieved a resounding 93% success rate from attendees. In response to such a positive reception, the Northwest is set to host the second Best Practice Exchange event on 5 September, which will again be supported and attended by various senior [...]
Reducing absenteeism in the public sector conference
Friday, August 4, 2006
Promoting well-being, setting a good example - 20th September 2006 - Central London
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Motor Vehicle Repair safety and health awareness day, 31st August 2006
Thursday, August 3, 2006
During 2005/06 12 to 14 SHADs concentrating on controlling the risks during spraying isocyanate paints in bodyshops will be held at different locations around the counrty. Local body repair workshops will be expected to attend. The aim is to reduce exposures to isocyantes, with the consequent reduction in occupational asthma.
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Scotland Events - 15 November 2006 - Designer Awareness Day (Roads, Bridges, etc)
Thursday, August 3, 2006
This event is being held in the Shyberry Excelsior Stadium, Airdrie from 9am. It is aimed at design staff within North Lanarkshire Council and other design companies in the area to explain changes to CDM regulations due in 2007 and to share best design practice.
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Scotland Events - 10 October 2006 - Engaging Arboriculture Contractors Workshop
Thursday, August 3, 2006
This event is being held at 9.30am in the Burrell Conference Facility, Pollock Park, Glasgow in partnership with the Arboriculture Association. The purpose of the workshop is to inform organisations of their legal obligations when appointing contractors; guidance on the selection of contractors and what to look for when monitoring contractors.
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E076:06 15 July 2006 - “Work with us to protect workers” - Hunt
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Lord Hunt of Kings Heath, minister for health and safety addressed the 17th annual Hazards conference in Manchester to call for greater partnership working to protect British workers and give Great Britain a health and safety system that leads the world.
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BOHS - Autumn Hot Topics Meeting, 4th October 06
Thursday, July 13, 2006
Full day’s programme of hot topics in occupational hygiene where Professor Julian Peto will be headlining on mesothelioma risks in relation to asbestos exposure. Other sessions will cover occupational exposure to avian flu, silica, metalworking fluids and an update on recent changes to asbestos legislation.
Further information about this event
Child safety reminder
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
As the school summer holidays approach the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) offers its support to Child Safety Week by reminding the construction industry and parents to be alert to the dangers faced by children playing on or near building sites.
Read the full text of the reminder
European week for safety and health at work 2006
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
This year’s campaign slogan is ‘Safe Start’ and is dedicated to the occupational safety and health of young people. The campaign will provide helpful information for young people, employers, parents and supervisors of young people. European Week 2006 will run from 23rd – 27th October.
Read more about Euroweek 2006
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