This SIM highlights the risk of exposure to Legionella from a previously unidentified source, namely aqueous tunnel
Category: Infections at work
Swine flu
General advice for employers - Employers and employees should practice good personal hygiene measures
Swine flu
HSE has issued information about the emerging new ‘swine’ strain of influenza that has been reported.
Agriculture health carry card updated
This carry card provides information on the health risks associated with your work in agriculture, horticulture and
Leptospirosis leaflet updated
Two types of leptospirosis infection can affect workers in the UK, Weil’s disease and the Hardjo form of leptospirosis.
Occupational and Environmental Exposure of Skin to Chemicals 2009
14 – 17 June, University of Edinburgh. The British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) is hosting its next international conference sponsored and supported by HSE,
Genetically modified organisms
Lastest update to the public register of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) - notifications of contained use
HSG262: Managing skin exposure risks at work
Many materials used at work can affect the skin or can pass through the skin and cause diseases elsewhere in the body.
Genetically modified organisms register
The Public Register of Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) has been updated - notifications of contained use of GMOs.
Taylor Woodrow prosecution highlights construction dangers
A fatal incident during the construction of the National Assembly for Wales in Cardiff, has
Control of legionella - DVD
A compilation of guidance films covering the risks of legionella and how they can be minimized.
Legionella training day
This event being hosted by HSE will be held from 9:30 to 16:30 at the Dewar’s Centre, Perth.
Biological Monitoring Seminar
Society of Chemical Industry, Belgrave Square, London, November 19 – 17:00. Organised by British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) London South
HSE publishes health and safety statistics for 2007/08
New statistics published by the HSE today reveal a reduction in the numbers of people killed,
Health and safety statistics 2007/8
Latest release - health and safety statistics 2007/08 presenting the latest top level statistics on
The Science Behind the Hygiene: 12 November in Buxton
Run in conjunction with the Dutch Occupational Hygiene Society and the Occupational Hygiene Society of Ireland.
Proposed guidance on blood-borne viruses in the workplace
Have your say on proposed changes to guidance document: “Protection against blood-borne

