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Category: FOI - publication scheme

Content required to be published under the Act that has NOT been specifically requested by the public.

LEV inspection pack

Friday, July 3, 2009

A topic inspection pack for Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) systems is now available.

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Working arrangements protocol between HSE, LAs and CSCI

Thursday, July 2, 2009

This SIM introduces ‘A working arrangements protocol’ between the Health and Safety Executive, Local Authorities

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Verification that safety critical elements are “suitable” at the commencement of a verification scheme

Monday, June 22, 2009

This SPC provides inspectors with further guidance on the regulatory requirements for verification of the suitability of

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The use of floor scanning techniques for the examination of storage tanks

Monday, June 22, 2009

This SPC draws inspectors’ attention to a contract research report (RR4811) on the use of floor scanning for the

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Changes to the training regime for first-aiders in the workplace

Monday, June 15, 2009

This circular aims to make inspectors aware of changes to the way first-aiders in the workplace are trained.

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Integrity of atmospheric storage tanks

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

This circular has been updated, its purpose is to raise awareness of the factors to consider when operating storage tanks containing hazardous substances. 

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Dangerous gas fittings (Gas industry unsafe situations procedure)

Monday, June 8, 2009

This significantly revised OC provides a summary of the most recent (sixth) edition of the Gas Industry Unsafe

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HSE’s role in the investigation of work-related road accidents

Friday, May 29, 2009

This OM clarifies HSE’s policy on enforcement of health and safety legislation in relation to work-related road traffic

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Farming Safety and Health Awareness Days (SHADs) 2009/10

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

This Sector Information Minute outlines arrangements for the management of Farming Safety and Health Awareness Days

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Safe waste and recycling collection services

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

This SIM advises Inspectors of the publication of the HSE/WISH guidance note “Safe waste and recycling collection

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Balanced decision-making for people who use care services

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

This circular provides advice to health and safety regulators who are involved in the regulation of social care

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Function and content of a safety management prospectus

Thursday, May 21, 2009

The primary responsibility for the safety of a nuclear installation rests with the licensee. Before granting a nuclear site

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Prevention of falls from road tankers and tank containers

Monday, May 18, 2009

The purpose of this Circular is to assist HID CI 1-4 Inspectors to adopt an appropriate enforcement approach in

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Nuclear Licence Instruments and Project Assessment Reports

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

HSE procedures describing the process for the preparation and issue of licence instruments and their associated

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Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR)

Monday, May 11, 2009

Guidance for health and safety Inspectors has been updated to bring it into line with changes in legislation and associated guidance.

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Recording Construction Division’s plan of work

Monday, May 11, 2009

Guidance to HSE construction staff on recording work undertaken in accordance with the division’s Plan

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Legionella in aqueous tunnel washers

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

This SIM highlights the risk of exposure to Legionella from a previously unidentified source, namely aqueous tunnel

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Front loaders fitted to tractors with programmable hydraulic controls

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

This SIM advises inspectors about the safety requirements for front end loaders and the potential hazards when they

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External hazards - technical assessment guide updated

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

This guide explains the approach adopted by NII in its assessment of duty holders’ safety submissions that relate to

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International committee for regulatory authority research and development (ICRARD)

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

This SPC provides information on the purpose of ICRARD and its main feature, the ICRARD website. This SPC replaces SLC 2008/01 which has been withdrawn.

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