Extreme Water Level (EWL) is the total level of the water arising from wave crest, storm surge and tidal level acting in combination with each other throughout an extreme event.
Category: HSE
A Monte Carlo approach to joint probability of wave, tide and surge in EWL calculations
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Comparing subsurface migration of LPG with natural gas
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
A programme of experiments assessed differences in behaviour between leaks of natural gas and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) from buried pipes,
RR737 - COSHH and current practice
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Guidance on the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) has been recently revised (INDG136 Rev4).
Leading indicators for assessing reduction in risk of long latency diseases
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
The HSE need meaningful ‘leading indicators’ that provide a real-time measure of progress in reducing long latency occupational disease.
Lifting and carrying
Monday, October 19, 2009
Online survey - tell us what you think of our existing guidance and online advice.
HSE Chair reponds to The Lancashire Telegraph article - “Safety: some have gone too far”
Monday, October 19, 2009
HSE Chair Judith Hackitt responds
It’s great to see the Justice Secretary, Jack Straw, flying the flag for a common-sense approach to health and safety (’Safety: some have gone too far’, 8 October).
Duration of Licence - Adventure activities
Monday, October 19, 2009
The duration of a licence is an area where there may be potential for disagreement between the inspector and provider.
Agenda and publications for HSE Board Meeting - 21 October 2009
Friday, October 16, 2009
Agenda and publications for HSE Board Meeting to be held 21 October 2009, in Redgrave Court, Bootle.
Stress - calling all managers
Friday, October 16, 2009
HSE is planning to launch some brand new online management tools and we need volunteers to test them.
National Stress Awareness Day - ‘stressing the positives’
Friday, October 16, 2009
HSE is pleased to support National Stress Awareness Day, 4 November 2009. This year’s campaign is focused on ‘stressing the positives’.
HSE Chair responds to Daily Telegraph article “Straw attacks ‘health and safety’”
Friday, October 16, 2009
HSE Chair Judith Hackitt responds
As the Chair of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) I wholeheartedly agree with Justice Secretary, Jack Straw
Pesticide approvals for September 2009
Friday, October 16, 2009
New products and amendments to existing products that have gained approval via the HSE during September 2009.
Fairground Rides – Amusement Devices Inspection Procedures Scheme (ADIPS)
Friday, October 16, 2009
The current regulatory system in the fairgrounds industry is based on the HSE Guidance, HSG175 ‘Fairgrounds and Amusement Parks - guidance on safe practice’.
HSE warns building firms after worker is seriously injured in fall
Friday, October 16, 2009
HSE is urging employers to ensure their workers are protected when working at height after a man fell from the first floor of a building
Procurement of nuclear safety related items or services - T/AST/077
Friday, October 16, 2009
Nuclear Directorate (ND) Permissioning inspection - Technical assessment guide on the procurement of nuclear safety related items or services.
Minutes of HSE Board Meeting - 26 August 2009
Friday, October 16, 2009
Minutes of HSE Board Meeting held on 26 August 2009, at the City Inn Hotel, London.
Safety warning after Lancashire workers get 11,000-volt shock
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Outdoor workers in Lancashire are being urged to take extra care near overhead electricity lines after two men suffered 11,000-volt electric shocks and burns.
Building firms fined after scaffolder burnt by power cables
Thursday, October 15, 2009
HSE is warning builders to be careful when working near overhead power cables after a scaffolder was seriously injured on a site in Worcestershire.
Free safety advice for north Wales builders at Anglesey event
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Construction is one of the UK’s most dangerous industries to work in, and company owners and managers can get invaluable advice
Warehouse safety event for local businesses
Thursday, October 15, 2009
A free safety workshop is being offered to businesses in Gloucestershire to help combat health and safety issues in warehouses.
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