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.
Category: HSE
Landlord fined for failing to protect tenant
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
A practical event for builders, construction workers and contractors at the Crossgates Training Centre, 3 November, in Fife.
Ladder Exchange - email updates
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
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
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
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
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
Estates Excellence brings together business owners, commercial landlords and expert partners to improve health and safety in the workplace.
Construction Infonet - October 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
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
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
Posts are available within HSE’s Hazardous Installations Directorate for Specialist inspectors with the following disciplines:
Specialist Inspector - Process Safety Specialist vacancy
A post is available within HSE’s Corporate Specialist Division, based in Bootle, Merseyside, but other locations will be considered.
Hazardous Installations Specialist Inspector - Principal Inspector Of Mines vacancy
A post is available within HSE’s Hazardous Installations Directorate, HM Inspectorate of Mines based in Sheffield.
Offshore Specialist Inspector vacancies
Posts are available within HSE’s Hazardous Installations Directorate for Offshore Specialist inspectors with the following disciplines:
Statistics - big improvements in Britain’s record
Britain became a healthier and safer place to work last year, according to figures released today by HSE.
Health and safety statistics 2008/09
The latest statistics on work-related health and safety - work-related ill-health, injuries, dangerous occurrences,
HSE warning to sole traders after labourer killed by a falling steel joist
A London-based plumber has been fined following the death of a labourer in Essex. HSE brought the case after Ajet Krasniqi, 24, died when he was hit on the head
CONIAC Open meeting: Tuesday 17 November 2009
HSE is committed to being open about what it does, it also encourages its Advisory Committees to hold open meetings during the year, where appropriate.

