This sector information minute has been updated. This SIM gives advice to inspectors regarding interventions to
Category: FOI - publication scheme
Prevention of fatal and major injuries - Safe interventions
The aim is to achieve a major reduction in risk of serious or fatal injuries to people involved in clearing blockages or
Understanding oil and gas wells notifications
To brief wells inspectors and administrative support staff of the line to take on queries about well notifications and
Local exhaust ventilation: assessment and inspection
This sector information minute has been updated. This SIM describes the HSE LEV Project. It provides advice to
Inspection in the waste/recycling industry 2009/10
This SIM alerts inspectors to planned inspection campaign within the waste and recycling industry during 2009/10.
Royal Mail – local action plans 2009/10
In 2007/08 a three-year project to develop Local Action Plans for Royal Mail was initiated. This work saw locally
Follow up to Shattered Lives Campaign
Slips and trips have caused the highest number of major injuries in UK workplaces for many years. Despite this topic
Inspection of HM Prison Service and Scottish Prison Service 2009/2010
Guidance on conducting inspections of HM Prison Service (HMPS) and Scottish Prison Service in 2009/2010.
Director leadership
This SIM aims to engage at board level to ensure that directors and board members understand the need for their
Management of health and safety in care homes 2009/2010
This instruction provides guidance for visiting staff on inspecting the management of health and safety in care homes
HSE national leads for corporate social care providers updated
This revised SIM updates the national arrangements for liaison and coordination of large independent corporate care
Police inspections in 2009/2010
Follow up action, as appropriate, to check progress with improvement plans produced in response to the individual
Safety and health awareness days for arboriculture, forestry and aquaculture
This SIM outlines the programme of ‘non-farming’, i.e. arboriculture, forestry and aquaculture (fish farming), Safety
Nuclear inspection procedures updated
The following Nuclear inspection procedures have been updated:
Management inspections of UK Border Agency and HM Revenue and Customs
To improve health and safety outcomes – in particular better identification and management of risks to employees and
Asbestos management in school system buildings
Inspection activity to determine compliance with Duty to Manage Asbestos in selected system built schools 2009/2010
Migrant working 2009/10
This Operational Minute outlines work activity in connection with migrant workers to be carried out by FOD
Ultra-violet radiation exposure information updated
Version 2 provides additional information regarding tungsten halogen, deals with some presentational issues in the

