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Skin disease at work
New to skin disease in the workplace? The skin at work website provides straight-forward information
Procuring slip-resistant footwear
A new guide sets out advice and top tips when purchasing footwear, taking into account comfort,
Hospital fined following injuries to a cleaner
HSE is urging hospitals to ensure that suitable protective devices are used where electrical equipment
Moving & Handling People
London: 29 - 30 January 2009, organised by the Disabled Living Foundation.
GMO Public Register Report
The Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) Public Register Report holds information on
National Back Exchange Conference 2008
September 29th - 1st October, Hinckley, Leicestershire. The conference is designed to meet the needs of
Medical forms
Three further forms are now available: FODMS98 - Initial medical assessment,
‘Trust failed patients’ HSE Chief Executive responds
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
HSE and Kent Police today announced the conclusion of a joint review of a Healthcare Commission
Safe use of bedrails
In collaboration with BUPA, HSE is pleased to introduce practical guidance and advice on the safe
Skin at work advice for medical and health and safety professionals
Work-related skin diseases (WRSDs) can affect people in a wide range of occupations, this part of the site deals with
Royal College of Physicians - aspects of latex allergies leaflets
The Royal College of Physicians’ Occupational Health Clinical Effectiveness Unit have developed 4 leaflets on managing
Latex allergy: occupational aspects of management
National Health Service (NHS) Plus has released some evidence based guidance on occupational aspects of latex
Updated guidance on Pandemic Flu
Pandemic Flu guidance has been updated for April 2008 and includes areas on,what is pandemic flu?, what are the
NHS trust prosecuted after elderly woman falls from window
HSE is reminding hospitals and organisations which provide care services for vulnerable people to ensure that they take
Mothers at work
In support of International Women’s Day - 8 March 2008 HSE is highlighting our online advice
Needlestick injuries
The main group of workers at risk from needlestick injuries are those within the healthcare sector, but injuries also
Pandemic flu - workplace guidance February 2008
Updated guidance for employers and employees to use if the Chief Medical Officer declares a pandemic flu within
Construction occupational health management tool launch
In a bid to help the construction industry tackle occupational health issues, HSE today launched

