This Semi-Permanent Circular (SPC) provides guidance for inspectors on a change to the enforcement provisions in regulation 20
Category: Health services
Health and social care risk assessment reminder after elderly woman dies
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
HSE is warning health and social care employers to ensure that risk assessments are carried out to determine the suitability of equipment used in everyday tasks.
CDG: Clinical waste
Monday, December 1, 2008
The Carriage of Dangerous Goods (CDG) manual now contains an extended section on clinical waste
Workplace transport – Personnel
Friday, November 21, 2008
Focusing on advice for workplace managers who are responsible for; recruiting, training
Scotland events
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Details of three additional events have been added to the Scotland events page these are: Scottish Fire and Forensic Conference
Twin gods put nonsense before care – response
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Dr Paul Stollard, HSE Director Scotland, responds to an article in the Scotsman.
Radiation Protection News – new issue
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Contains articles on European proposals to recast the basic safety standards directives, work on
Proposed guidance on blood-borne viruses in the workplace
Monday, September 22, 2008
Have your say on proposed changes to guidance document: “Protection against blood-borne
Skin disease at work
Thursday, September 18, 2008
New to skin disease in the workplace? The skin at work website provides straight-forward information
Procuring slip-resistant footwear
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
A new guide sets out advice and top tips when purchasing footwear, taking into account comfort,
Hospital fined following injuries to a cleaner
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
HSE is urging hospitals to ensure that suitable protective devices are used where electrical equipment
GMO Public Register Report
Thursday, August 21, 2008
The Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) Public Register Report holds information on
Medical forms
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Three further forms are now available: FODMS98 – Initial medical assessment,
‘Trust failed patients’ HSE Chief Executive responds
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Geoffrey Podger, Chief Executive, Health and Safety Executive responds to a letter in the Daily Mail.
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust not to be investigated
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
HSE and Kent Police today announced the conclusion of a joint review of a Healthcare Commission
Safe use of bedrails
Thursday, July 24, 2008
In collaboration with BUPA, HSE is pleased to introduce practical guidance and advice on the safe
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