Following the recent outbreak of E.coli 0157 linked to a visitor farm attraction in Surrey, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is issuing this alert
Category: Infections at work
Swine flu - updated
Thursday, August 13, 2009
General advice for employers for the current situation - employers and employees should always practice good personal hygiene measures
HSE Swine flu guidance - updated
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
The advice for employers for the current situation has been updated, including additional information on use of face
Legionella in aqueous tunnel washers
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
This SIM highlights the risk of exposure to Legionella from a previously unidentified source, namely aqueous tunnel
Swine flu
Thursday, April 30, 2009
General advice for employers - Employers and employees should practice good personal hygiene measures
Swine flu
Thursday, April 30, 2009
HSE has issued information about the emerging new ‘swine’ strain of influenza that has been reported.
Agriculture health carry card updated
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
This carry card provides information on the health risks associated with your work in agriculture, horticulture and
Leptospirosis leaflet updated
Thursday, April 9, 2009
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
Monday, April 6, 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
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Lastest update to the public register of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) - notifications of contained use
HSG262: Managing skin exposure risks at work
Thursday, January 15, 2009
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
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
The Public Register of Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) has been updated - notifications of contained use of GMOs.
Taylor Woodrow prosecution highlights construction dangers
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
A fatal incident during the construction of the National Assembly for Wales in Cardiff, has
Control of legionella - DVD
Friday, December 19, 2008
A compilation of guidance films covering the risks of legionella and how they can be minimized.
Legionella training day
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
This event being hosted by HSE will be held from 9:30 to 16:30 at the Dewar’s Centre, Perth.
Biological Monitoring Seminar
Friday, October 31, 2008
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
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
New statistics published by the HSE today reveal a reduction in the numbers of people killed,
Health and safety statistics 2007/8
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Latest release - health and safety statistics 2007/08 presenting the latest top level statistics on
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