The agenda has been published for the 27th meeting of the Asbestos Liaison Group, 3 November 2009
Category: Health and safety
17th meeting of the WATCH sub-committee - 10 November 2009
Monday, November 2, 2009
The agenda has been published for the 17th meeting of the Advisory Committee on Toxic Substances Working Group on Action to Control Chemicals (ACTS WATCH) sub-committee,
New national quarry safety team formed
Friday, October 30, 2009
A new team of specialist inspectors has been assembled to crackdown on death, injury and ill-health in quarries and open cast mines across Great Britain.
Podcast - Asbestos: The Hidden Killer
Friday, October 30, 2009
In the October podcast, HSE’s Steve Coldrick talks about the Asbestos - the Hidden Killer campaign.
HSE Commons Sense newsletter
Friday, October 30, 2009
Commons Sense is the Health and Safety Executive’s newsletter for Westminster Parliamentarians.
INS/037 - The processing of applications for replacement licences for existing licensed nuclear sites
Friday, October 30, 2009
This guidance informs the assessment of applications for replacement licences for sites licensed under the Nuclear Installations Act 1965 (as amended).
Inspections aim to improve safety on Sunderland industrial estates
Friday, October 30, 2009
Health and safety inspectors from Sunderland City Council and HSE have joined forces in a bid to improve health and safety on local industrial estates.
Landlord fined for failing to protect tenant
Friday, October 30, 2009
HSE is warning landlords to be extra vigilant in ensuring the properties they own contain safe gas appliances that are correctly checked and certified.
Cutting deaths in construction - free Fife event aims to reduce risks
Friday, October 30, 2009
A practical event for builders, construction workers and contractors at the Crossgates Training Centre, 3 November, in Fife.
Ladder Exchange - email updates
Friday, October 30, 2009
Keep up to date with the latest news and updates on ladder safety by email - join the free eBulletin service.
Safety guidance offered after tractor deaths
Friday, October 30, 2009
Updated, simple, step-by-step guidance on tractor safety is now available for farmers.
Primary care trust fined after patient falls 4 metres from window
Friday, October 30, 2009
North East Essex Primary Care Trust was today fined £10,000 and ordered to pay costs of £4,972
Motor Vehicle Repair - launch of new guidance
Friday, October 30, 2009
Health and safety in motor vehicle repair and associated industries, this guide replaces two previous publications,
HSE urges employers to keep those working at height safe
Friday, October 30, 2009
HSE has today prosecuted a Lincoln firm after one of its workers fell four metres from a roof, breaking eight ribs and sustaining a back injury.
Estates Excellence - new initiative
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Estates Excellence brings together business owners, commercial landlords and expert partners to improve health and safety in the workplace.
Construction Infonet - October 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Construction Infonet is a free e-Bulletin from HSE to provide a regular update on health and safety issues for all in the construction industry.
Companies fined after workers exposed to asbestos
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Two businesses and a company director have been fined after workers in Manchester were exposed to potentially deadly asbestos fibres.
Cutting accidents in construction - Thurso event aims to reduce risks
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Those working in the construction industry are urged to come together and attend a free safety awareness event next week at T3UK, Janetstown Industrial Estate, Thurso.
Hazardous Installations Specialist Inspector vacancies
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Posts are available within HSE’s Hazardous Installations Directorate for Specialist inspectors with the following disciplines:
Specialist Inspector - Process Safety Specialist vacancy
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
A post is available within HSE’s Corporate Specialist Division, based in Bootle, Merseyside, but other locations will be considered.
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