Field Operations Directorate staff investigated 100 reported pesticide incidents, including 38 cases involving
Category: HSE
Biocides withdrawal notice from EU Commission (Europa)
There has been a new withdrawal notice published dated 18 January 2008 on the EU Commission (Europa) website.
OSD procedure for handling decommissioning programmes
This circular sets out the key points about Offshore Safety Division’s role and policy in respect of decommissioning
HSE policy for decommissioning programmes submitted to BERR
This circular sets out the key points about HSE’s role and policy in respect of decommissioning programmes
National Mens Health Week 2008
9 -15 June, HSE supports this year’s theme, focusing on men’s health in the workplace. The aim is to improve the
Training in use of escape repiratory protective devices
HSE defined a need for an improved training methodology for escape respiratory protective devices, essentially
Collecting and processing household waste and recyclables
HSE has identified that the provision of appropriate guidance or tools could present a useful means of assisting
Irritation and sensitisation RR601
This study aimed to document key clinical differences between irritation and sensitisation in the workplace, with a view to
Better Backs 2008 - Free event
A free health and awareness event, 26 February Staff House, Hull university, Hull. covering topics such as
Spring into Safety 2008 - Free event
5 March 2008, morning or afternoon seminars ,Thornhurst Manor Golf Club, Doncaster. These are
Tubular handling on the drill-floor
Tubular handling on the drill-floor of drilling rigs has historically carried a significant risk of personal injury.
Control of wells during intervention operations
This circular provides guidance on the provision, siting and use of primary and secondary control panels
REACH e-bulletin
Sign up for the new REACH (Registration, evaluation, authorisation & restriction of chemicals) e-bulletin, receive
REACH information leaflets
Four new information leaflets have been added to the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction
HSE Board Agenda and papers
The agenda and papers for the HSE Board meeting held on 9th January 2008 in Rose Court, London are now available.
Agriculture safety and health awareness days
Farming SHADs cover typical agricultural activities including, building maintenance, transport, working at heiight,
Local Authority Unit Newsletter
January 2008 edition, leading stories: Letter from Judith Hackitt, Chair of the HSC to key LAA personnel,
HSE statement on Warwickshire fire service improvement notice
The HSE is working with Warwickshire Police who are leading the ongoing criminal investigation into the
International Regulators Forum awards
The Offshore safety citation awards were presented by the (IRF) at the International Regulators’ Offshore Safety
Band 3/4 Research Scientist
The post is for a research scientist to help deliver Health and Safety Laboratories occupational respiratory

