The objective of this work was to validate SPreading Liquid Over Terrain (SPLOT), LSMS and OVERTOP against experimental bund overtopping data,
Category: Health and safety
Validation of the Shallow Water model “SPLOT” against experimental data on bund overtopping
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Fife farmers urged to sign up for safety event
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Farmers from across Fife are being encouraged to attend an event that will arm them with the advice they need to make their farms safe places to work and help reduce accidents.
South West Scotland farmers urged to sign up for safety event
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Farmers from across Dumfries and Galloway are being encouraged to attend an event that will arm them with the advice they need to make their farms safe places to work and help reduce accidents.
Pesticide approvals for October 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
New products and amendments to existing products that have gained approval via the HSE during October 2009.
OIAC agenda
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
The agenda for the meeting of the Offshore Industry Advisory Committee (OIAC) on 11 November 2009 is now available.
Review of occupational hygiene reports on suitability of RPE
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
This report provides an evidence-base for factors influencing the use (or non-use) of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) in the workplace
HSE warns of dangers of using unregistered gas fitters
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
The HSE has warned of the dangers of using unregistered gas fitters after a Lincolnshire plumber carried out work which posed a risk to public safety.
Diversity - Single Equality Scheme
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Views sought on a single equality scheme 2010 - 13. This scheme expalins how HSE plans to meet its statutory duties to promote equality for all groups in society.
Speeches by Judith Hackitt
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Notes are now available for the following speeches:
Companies fined after fatal concrete collapse at Heathrow Terminal 5
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Two construction companies have today been fined £105,000 after one man died and another was seriously injured when a concrete slab collapsed at Heathrow Airport in 2005,
HSE consults on EU artificial light regulations
Monday, November 9, 2009
HSE has today released a consultation document outlining how it plans to implement a European Union (EU) Directive to protect workers from hazardous sources of artificial light.
Asbestos: The Hidden Killer - HSE Podcast
Monday, November 9, 2009
In this episode: HSE’s Steve Coldrick talks about the Asbestos - the Hidden Killer campaign.
HSE warns illegal gas fitters will be punished in court
Monday, November 9, 2009
HSE is warning illegal gas fitters that their dangerous and potentially life threatening behaviour will not be tolerated.
3rd Annual OHS conference and workshop
Monday, November 9, 2009
The 2009 Occupational Health & Safety conference 24- 25 November, Dexter House, London, will look at the current economic pressures on OH&S
Fine after driver’s arm amputated during Kent delivery
Friday, November 6, 2009
A stone company has been fined after a delivery driver had to have his left arm amputated when slabs, weighing 220 kilograms each, fell on him.
Hidden killer message taken to key trade show
Friday, November 6, 2009
The dangers of asbestos will be amongst the workplace hazards and health issues under the spotlight at the National Painting and Decoration Show in Coventry next week (11-12 November).
Packaging firm fined £1,000 after worker injured
Friday, November 6, 2009
HSE is highlighting the importance of managing health and safety risks effectively after a worker suffered a fractured wrist at a Gateshead packaging firm.
Rice company fined £140,000 after employee is killed by machine
Friday, November 6, 2009
A rice manufacturing company has been fined £140,000 for health and safety breaches after one of its employees died when his leg became entangled in a machine.
CD223 - HSE’s Single Equality Scheme - shorter version
Friday, November 6, 2009
A shorter version of HSE’s Single Equality Scheme - which HSE is currently seeking public consultation on.
Food manufacturer ordered to pay almost £95,000
Friday, November 6, 2009
Food manufacturing firm Tulip Limited has been ordered to pay £94,523 in fines and costs after one of its employees
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