Explosives - What's new at HSE

Organising firework displays?

Thursday, November 5, 2009

November 5: Bonfire Night. Firework displays should be enjoyable and spectacular occasions – but they obviously

Explosives firm fined £10,000 after employee loses fingers

Thursday, October 22, 2009

An explosives firm has been fined a total of £10,000 after one of its employees was seriously injured in Fife, Scotland.

Consultation on legislation to transpose the directive on the identification and traceability of explosives for civil uses

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

This consultation covers the proposed Regulations, for both Great Britain and Northern Ireland, that explosives for civil uses

Specialist Inspectors - Risk Assessment

Friday, August 7, 2009

Posts are available for specialist inspectors in HSE’s Hazardous Installations Directorate as part of the Risk Assessment and Process Integrity Unit or Explosives Inspectorate,

Explosives fees updated

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Fees chargeable under the Health and Safety (Fees) Regulations 2009 for licences and registrations under the

Moves to simplify health and safety take effect

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Moves to make health and safety laws easier to understand and comply with take effect from today.

The health and safety law poster

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

As from 6 April 2009, HSE is publishing new versions of its approved health and safety poster and leaflet.

Job vacancies Bristol and Buxton

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

The following vacancies have now been advertised:

Operation of auger feed devices

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Guidance circular for HSE staff following a recent serious accident which occurred while an operator was working on a

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

Fireworks!

Thursday, November 6, 2008

For fireworks lovers, with Guy Fawkes and Diwali on the way, it should be a sparkling autumn.

Organising a firework display?

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

General tips and advice when organising a firework display at home, from preparation before the

Public consultations alerts

Friday, September 19, 2008

Sign up email or mobile phone text alerts to be informed about new consultations, reminders and

Warning on handling hazardous materials after prosecution

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

The HSE has told companies, particularly those in the major hazard sector, that they must ensure their workforce follows approved company safety procedures.