Health and Safety Executive

Category: Health services

Director fined for repeated negligent safety practices

Friday, November 13, 2009

A businessman from Northamptonshire has been fined £60,000 after ordering a worker to clean a moving machine that trapped and mangled his arm, requiring it to be amputated.

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Slip and trip workshops for NHS staff

Friday, October 23, 2009

During the period 2004 - 2007, HSE carried out a targeted initiative to reduce slips and trips accidents in NHS Trusts.

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Care homes safety event for local businesses

Thursday, October 15, 2009

A free health and safety event is being offered to businesses in the Bristol area next week,

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Liverpool hospital fined over legionella

Friday, October 9, 2009

HSE has issued a strong health warning after high levels of the legionella bacteria were found at a Liverpool hospital.

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HSE issues warning after NHS trust fails to comply with dermatitis notice

Thursday, September 24, 2009

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned employers they will face prosecution if they fail to comply

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HSE warns of importance of risk assessments when caring for vulnerable people

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Organisations responsible for the care of vulnerable people must ensure that an effective risk assessment regime is in place

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HSE warns carers as BUPA lands fine for training failures

Friday, September 4, 2009

HSE is warning carers and care home operators to ensure they follow the correct training and procedures for moving and handling elderly, frail or disabled patients.

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Swine flu - updated

Thursday, August 13, 2009

General advice for employers for the current situation - employers and employees should always practice good personal hygiene measures

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Company fined for inadequate legionella assessments at Welsh care homes

Thursday, August 6, 2009

HSE is warning companies responsible for carrying out legionella surveys on water systems of the need to ensure that their work is thorough and accurate.

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HSE Swine flu guidance - updated

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

The advice for employers for the current situation has been updated, including additional information on use of face

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Spotlight on health and safety in the region’s care homes

Thursday, June 25, 2009

HSE has joined forces with local authorities (LAs) across Yorkshire and the North East to ensure that health and safety is a top priority

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British Safety Council Conference

Monday, June 8, 2009

London, 2 July 2009, half-day conference to address the challenges faced by the NHS and local authorities.

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Balanced decision-making for people who use care services

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

This circular provides advice to health and safety regulators who are involved in the regulation of social care

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Management of health and safety in care homes 2009/2010

Friday, May 8, 2009

Circular providing guidance for visiting staff on inspecting the management of health and safety in care homes in

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HSE Board Agenda 29 April 2009

Monday, April 20, 2009

The agenda for the HSE Executive Board meeting in Redgrave Court, Bootle on 29 April is now available.

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The health and safety law poster

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

As from 6 April 2009, HSE is publishing new versions of its approved health and safety poster and leaflet.

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Taking care of the carers

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Staff at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital have today pledged their support to the HSE in the latest phase of its “Shattered Lives” campaign

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Management of health and safety in care homes 2009/2010

Monday, March 23, 2009

This instruction provides guidance for visiting staff on inspecting the management of health and safety in care homes

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HSE national leads for corporate social care providers updated

Friday, March 20, 2009

This revised SIM updates the national arrangements for liaison and coordination of large independent corporate care

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REACH Bitesize advice sheets updated

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Brief leaflets produced by the UK CA in collaboration with other UK Government Departments. They are intended to

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