As a result on an on-going investigation into a fatal gas explosion in a small bakery, HSE is issuing an alert to all users of
Category: Guidance
Try the New HSE Books website
Thursday, August 20, 2009
The new HSE Books website will be formally launched on 1 September 2009, but is being made
Safety Alert: Construction machinery - Access to cutting wheel of top cutting machines
Thursday, August 20, 2009
HSE is issuing this safety alert to highlight the dangers of using top cutting machines in trench preparation without appropriate safety devices.
Warehousing chemicals safely - storing packaged dangerous substances
Monday, August 17, 2009
This book will help you keep chemicals and other dangerous substances in your warehouse safe and comply with the law, whatever the size of your storage facility.
HSE Newsletter - August/September
Monday, August 10, 2009
Subscribe to HSE’s Health and Safety Newsletter and you’ll find out the best ways to tackle today’s key health and safety issues.
Enforcement guide ( England and Wales) updated
Friday, July 31, 2009
The Enforcement Guide provides legal guidance to HSE staff in respect of their enforcement powers and duties.
Safety Alert - Agricultural machinery - Rotating arm bale wrappers
Thursday, July 30, 2009
This bulletin is being issued by HSE to alert users and manufacturers of bale wrapping machines of a potential problem with the pressure sensitive trip device located on the rotating arm.
Cattle and public access - information and advice
Friday, July 17, 2009
Each year there are a number of incidents where members of the public are injured by cattle, sometimes fatally. Two information sheets are available
Safety critical systems - guidance update
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Updated guidance circular for HSE’s Hazardous Installations Directorate - “Performance standards for safety critical elements”
MSD website - Rebranded
Friday, June 26, 2009
The Musculoskeletal disorders website has been relaunched and rebranded, new design, better navigation,
Farming Safety and Health Awareness Days
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Additional dates and locations available. Safety and Health Awareness Days (SHADs) are practical demonstrations
Glass reinforced plastic vessels and tanks
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
HSE has produced this good practice guidance note in consultation with industry. It outlines essential requirements to
Lifejackets for abandonment from an offshore installation
Friday, June 12, 2009
Knowledge of required lifejacket performance has improved during the last few years. This sheet identifies the various features of abandonment lifejackets,
Health and safety guidance to be free online
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Authoritative guidance about how to protect employees from workplace dangers is to be given away free by the
Musculoskeletal Disorders - Labelling of loads
Monday, June 1, 2009
Views sought on “Labelling of loads ” guidance recently issued by HSE. Has this guidance helped you?
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
Revised guidance for tanning salons and their customers
Friday, May 1, 2009
New advice for businesses in England and Wales about the safe operation of sunbeds has been published today by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
Provision of active fire protection on offshore installations
Thursday, April 23, 2009
This information sheet provides guidance for duty holders on the provision of active fire protection. On an offshore installation, particularly in hydrocarbon processing areas,
Safety alerts relevant to the manufacturing sector
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Safety alerts can now be accessed from the manufacturing portal of the HSE website.
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