HSE is warning companies to conduct suitable risk assessments and provide safe systems of work, after toxic carbon dioxide (CO2)
Category: Gas
Suspended sentence for hotel owner who flouted the law
Monday, December 15, 2008
HSE warns companies to comply with their notices after a Lincolnshire hotel owner was sentenced for a number of offences.
Failure rates for underground gas storage
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
The UK Government is considering the possibility of storing natural gas in a variety of underground
Need for workers to consider elderly residents highlighted
Monday, December 1, 2008
A court case has highlighted the need for workers to be aware of the dangers to elderly people after an 81-year-old woman fell through an open hatch in her home.
Construction Infonet – November 2008
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Latest edition covers, HSE health and safety statistics 2007/08, Asbestos - The Hidden Killer,
Beware of the silent killer, HSE’s reminder during CO Awareness week
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
HSE lends its support to CO (carbon monoxide) Awareness Week,
Local Authority News
Monday, November 17, 2008
The November edition of LA News is now available, some of the items covered in this edition are:
Domestic safety issues in local authority and other rented housing
Thursday, November 13, 2008
This Sector Information Minute provides background information to operational staff about domestic safety issues affecting local and public authorities
Gas safety travel advice
Monday, November 10, 2008
Tourists need remain vigilant on holiday whether within the UK or abroad and be alert to any risks of
Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week
Monday, November 10, 2008
HSE is lending its support for CO Awareness Week organised by CO-Awareness. It is again taking
Clocks go back - advice for safe working in winter
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Now that the clocks have gone back, and winter is approaching, HSE is offering some timely guidance
Construction infonet eBulletin
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Latest edition available, covers: Construction industry takes action on semi-automatic quick hitches,
New gas installers’ scheme presentation
Monday, October 27, 2008
On 8 September 2008, Capita signed a ten year contract with the HSE to operate a new gas installer registration scheme in Great Britain from April 2009.
Joint operation identifies dangerous gas appliances
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
A joint initiative between HSE and Gateshead Council has resulted in two care homes being told to
Construction Infonet – October 2008
Monday, October 20, 2008
Construction Infonet is a free e-Bulletin from the HSE for all in the construction industry. This issue semi automatic quick-hitches,
Landlord fined after double carbon monoxide poisoning
Friday, October 17, 2008
HSE is warning landlords to ensure gas appliances are safe for tenants after two people were poisoned by carbon monoxide (CO),
HSE Seminar on Flexible Pipeline/Riser Integrity Management - Register now
Thursday, October 16, 2008
HSE has organized an industry technical seminar on ‘Flexible pipeline/riser integrity management’ to be held 27 November 2008
HSE issues safety alert on gas appliance flues in ceiling voids
Friday, October 3, 2008
HSE has issued a safety alert aimed at builders and developers, managing agents, landlords and occupiers of residential properties with gas central heating boilers sited on internal walls.
Safety Alert: Gas boilers - flues in voids
Friday, October 3, 2008
HSE has issued a safety alert aimed at builders and developers, managing agents, landlords and occupiers of residential properties with gas central heating boilers sited on internal walls.
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