A workshop ‘Slips prevention: a recipe for action’ will be held in Cardiff on Tuesday 15 July 2008 between 0930-1330.
Category: Food manufacturing
Food manufacturer fined after explosion disables worker
Monday, June 23, 2008
HSE has warned companies to properly maintain pressure systems after a man lost his leg following an explosion at a food
Employers warned to assess risks properly after worker loses fingers
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
HSE has warned employers to ensure they assess workplace machinery risks properly to ensure they have adequate
Working in hot and cold environments
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Information about how the temperature of the environment you work in can affect you and advice on how to manage it.
Musculoskeletal disorders - Quick exposure check
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Work related musculoskeletal disorders, usually upper limb, neck and back problems - are a significant problem in food
Overseas workers in food manufacture
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Information on employing overseas workers in food manufacture has been collected together in this new page.
National food and drink health and safety awards
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Sponsored by the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Food and Drink Group, these awards recognise
Causes of injury and fatalities in food and drink manufacture
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Analysis by HSE of over 6000 injuries during 2006/07 reveals that 35% of the injuries resulted from manual handling
Working in Great Britain from overseas
Thursday, March 20, 2008
New website includes advice and help for people working in Britain from overseas, as well as
Causes of injury in food/drink
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Graph describing the main causes of major and over 3 day injuries in the food/drink industries for 2006/07.
Mock court trial of a director
Friday, March 14, 2008
The Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Food and Drink Group have organised a mock trial
Diacetyl flavouring
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
A number of workers in the popcorn industry in the USA have developed severe lung disease after inhaling fumes from a
Free food and health and safety forum
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
There is a free event being held In Great Yarmouth, Norfolk on 20 March 2008, promoting health and safety when dealing
Shattered Lives - get involved
Monday, March 3, 2008
If you are in food retail, food manufacturing, catering, construction, building and plant maintenance get involved in the
Shattered Lives
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Campaign website launched - find out how to identify hazards and avoid slips, trips and falls
Standards for food machinery
Thursday, February 14, 2008
List of European CEN ‘C’ standards (British standards) for food machinery that are available (except for drafts)
Backs to basics – free health and safety event
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
19 February, The Pavilions of Harrogate at The Great Yorkshire Showground. This event runs from 9.30 – 15.00
Slips event for Basingstoke
Friday, February 1, 2008
8 April Country Hotel, Basingstoke. Due to demand, there is now an extra ‘Slips: a recipe for action’ IOSH/HSE training
Reduce the Strain – Increase the Gain
Friday, February 1, 2008
Three events: 5 February Dorset, 6 February Bristol and 7 February Exeter, aimed at raising awareness of Upper Limb
Employing workers from overseas - Polish version
Monday, January 14, 2008
Free leaflet - ‘INDG410, Working in the UK from overseas?’. Essential guidance for employers, employment agencies
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