The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) essentials guidance sheet on selecting protective gloves has been updated.
Category: Guidance
Updated Docks Information Sheets (DIS)
The Docks Information Sheets 1 & 6 have been updated:
Docks website re-launched
HSE’s docks health and safety website has been revamped to focus information and advice on the key risks
Business leaders and Directors: “take advantage”
HSE is urging industry leaders to take advantage of a free printed guide that could bring
Control of legionella - DVD
A compilation of guidance films covering the risks of legionella and how they can be minimized.
Noise - music and entertainment
Practical advice on the control of noise at work in pubs and clubs,
December publications
The list of HSE publications published during December is now available.
Controlling isocyanate exposure in spray booths and spray rooms
This guidance is aimed at owners and managers of bodyshops and will be of use to employees (particularly paint sprayers) as well as suppliers.
Air transport - guidance for employers/employees
Help for employers and employees in the air transport industry, these pages will help you understand; who the different regulators are
Works on high speed dual carriageways
Details of a new publication by the Road Workers’ Safety Forum (ROWSAF) ‘Guidance for works on the
Offshore infosheet 12: Big persons in lifeboats
The average weight and size of persons has increased during the last two decades, so that there is a potential to exceed the design loads and seating space for lifeboats
CDG: Clinical waste
The Carriage of Dangerous Goods (CDG) manual now contains an extended section on clinical waste
Load security on curtain sided lorries
This report seeks to establish good practice for securing loads on curtain sided lorries across various
Reducing ‘kerbside’ glass collection noise publication
A new HSE publication entitled, Reducing ‘kerbside’ glass collection noise risks in the waste and recycling industry is now available.
Revised - Employers’ Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969
The Revised OC 1/8 - Employers’ Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969 (ELCI)
Safety instrumented systems for the overpressure protection of pipeline rises
The purpose of this semi permanent circular is to provide guidance on pipeline riser system pressure
Joint Guidance on Higher Activity Radioactive Waste Management
HSE, the Environment Agency and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have developed a
Sound advice - Musicians and technicians in studios
Sound advice for musicians and technicians working in studios who are often exposed to high levels of noise at work.
The event safety guide - maximum age clarification
The age related guidance in this publication conflicts with subsequent legislation. The suitability of

