HSE has launched a myth of the month series aimed at correcting common misconceptions
Category: Falls from height
Amended work at height regulations
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
A brief guide to the 2005 regulations. In 2005/06 falls from height accounted for 46 fatal
Working at height
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
2007 Access Industry Forum Conference. Location: NEC Date: on Wednesday, 23 May 2007
Impact of the work at height regulations
Thursday, February 8, 2007
The Work at Height (WAH) Regulations were introduced in Great Britain on 6 April 2005.
Forthcoming health and safety regulations in 2007
Tuesday, February 6, 2007
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is committed to helping business and other stakeholders adapt to
Engaging arboricultural contractors workshop
Friday, January 26, 2007
The aim of this full day workshop is to inform companies and organisations of the legal
Ladders - three points of contact
Friday, January 26, 2007
When climbing or working from a ladder or stepladder, three points of contact should be maintained.
Firefighters banned from using stepladders
Monday, January 22, 2007
There have been suggestions in the press today that HSE has banned the use of
Spring into safety seminar
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
This is a free morning workshop aimed at providing businesses with
Executive hire show - Coventry
Monday, January 8, 2007
HSE are running a series of health and safety seminars on both days of the show.
Review of work at height in the broadcasting industry
Tuesday, December 5, 2006
The work practices of the industry were assessed against the Work at Height Regulations,
Review of fairground working at height
Tuesday, December 5, 2006
The purpose of the review was to assess practice in the industry against the new Work at
Organisational use of expert systems
Monday, November 27, 2006
A study of occupational health and safety (OH&S) regulators and organisations use of
Attitudes and behaviours towards slips, trips and falls
Monday, October 16, 2006
A Literature review. The objective for this piece of work was to review the existing scientific literature
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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Top tips for ladder and stepladder safety - translated - indg405
Friday, August 25, 2006
Top tips for ladder and stepladder safety, INDG405, is now available in Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Czech, Farsi, French, Greek, Gujarati, Hindi, Kurdish, Lithuanian, Pashto, Polish, Portugese, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian and Slovak.
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Work at height regulations 2005 - Scaffolding issues in Scotland
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Following two major scaffold collapses in Edinburgh and a subsequent collapse in Kilmarnock, which is currently under investigation, HSE Inspectors across Scotland have carried out a considerable number of site visits to discuss scaffolding issues. An information sheet has been produced that gives additional guidance on the appropriate standards that HSE expects in relation to [...]
HSC announces proposals for work at height Amendment regulations consultation
Thursday, August 3, 2006
Today, the Health and Safety Commission (HSC) launches a 13-week consultation on a proposal to amend the current Work at Height Regulations 2005 (WAHR) to include those who are paid to lead or train climbing and caving activities in the adventure activity sector.
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Consultation on the Work at Height (Amendment) Regulations
Wednesday, August 2, 2006
You are invited to comment on the proposals for the way in which the Work at Height Regulations will apply to those paid to lead or teach others in climbing or caving activities. On 1 August HSE launched a three month consultation on the amended proposals.
Read the proposed Work at Height (Amendment) Regulations
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