The Health and Safety Executive today warned operators of aerial cableways they must ensure they
Category: Falls from height
Falls from vehicles: Campaign evaluation
This report outlines the quantitative and qualitative research conducted to evaluate the effectiveness
Local Authority Newsletter: October 2008
Latest issue out now covering a range of industry related topics and issues: Local Authority/HSE Partnership Conference 2008,
HSE publishes health and safety statistics for 2007/08
New statistics published by the HSE today reveal a reduction in the numbers of people killed,
Shattered lives A4 ‘Cling’ sticker
To reinforce and personalize the safety message of its “Shattered lives” campaign, HSE has produced a pack of A4 ‘cling’ stickers which can be displayed in the work environment.
Health and safety statistics 2007/8
Latest release - health and safety statistics 2007/08 presenting the latest top level statistics on
Two companies fined after man paralysed in fall
HSE is urging employers to ensure safe working at height after a man was left paralysed
Risk Assessment in Practice seminar
Organised as part of the European Week for Health and Safety the seminar will feature local companies sharing their experiences of risk assessment.
Warning about falling from vehicles following death of driver
HSE warns about the dangers of falling from vehicles following the death of a Central Scotland tanker driver
Recycling firm fined after employee falls
HSE has warned companies to ensure work at height is carried out safely after a recycling firm was fined
Ladders Exchange 2008
If you plan to use a ladder at work make sure it’s the right ladder for the job,
Work at height warning following prosecution
HSE is warning of the risks of working at height, after an Essex worker fell from a ladder and suffered
DVD: Signposts for health and safety
Originally broadcast on BBC2 as 10 half-hour programmes - a variety of small businesses show how
Use your ladder safely
Part of HSE’s Ladder Exchange initiative, HSE has provided a step by step guide to
Practical guidance for schools on working at height
Best practice guidance for kickstool, stepladder, ladder or tower scaffolds users highlighting practical
Teesside firm fined £15,000 after worker hit by falling beam
HSE is warning companies which use electro-magnetic cranes that they must ensure the safety of
Ladder exchange continues…
Don’t let a dodgy ladder shatter your life, exchange it! Help spread the word - download the campaign
Local authority news - September 2008
In this issue: escalators and moving walks consultation, Asbestos: The Hidden Killer campaign,
Ladders Exchange 2008 - get involved
It’s easy to get involved the concept is simple; if you have a ladder which is bent, broken or battered you can part exchange it

