A topic inspection pack for Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) systems is now available.
Category: Internal operational instructions and guidance
Working arrangements protocol between HSE, LAs and CSCI
Thursday, July 2, 2009
This SIM introduces ‘A working arrangements protocol’ between the Health and Safety Executive, Local Authorities
Changes to COMAH arising from CHIP 2008
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
This Local Authority Circular (LAC) alerts inspectors to changes to the Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 1999,
Petrol fire and explosion risk Red Guide – New website address
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
The red guide, originally published by the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) and available on the
Police inspections in 2009/2010
Monday, June 29, 2009
Follow up action, as appropriate, to check progress with improvement plans produced in response to the individual
Inspection of HM Prison Service and Scottish Prison Service
Monday, June 29, 2009
Guidance on conducting inspections of HM Prison Service (HMPS) and Scottish Prison Service in 2009/2010.
Verification that safety critical elements are “suitable” at the commencement of a verification scheme
Monday, June 22, 2009
This SPC provides inspectors with further guidance on the regulatory requirements for verification of the suitability of
The use of floor scanning techniques for the examination of storage tanks
Monday, June 22, 2009
This SPC draws inspectors’ attention to a contract research report (RR4811) on the use of floor scanning for the
Changes to the training regime for first-aiders in the workplace
Monday, June 15, 2009
This circular aims to make inspectors aware of changes to the way first-aiders in the workplace are trained.
Integrity of atmospheric storage tanks
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
This circular has been updated, its purpose is to raise awareness of the factors to consider when operating storage tanks containing hazardous substances.
Dangerous gas fittings (Gas industry unsafe situations procedure)
Monday, June 8, 2009
This significantly revised OC provides a summary of the most recent (sixth) edition of the Gas Industry Unsafe
Safe waste and recycling collection services
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
This SIM advises Inspectors of the publication of the HSE/WISH guidance note “Safe waste and recycling collection
Balanced decision-making for people who use care services
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
This circular provides advice to health and safety regulators who are involved in the regulation of social care
Function and content of a safety management prospectus
Thursday, May 21, 2009
The primary responsibility for the safety of a nuclear installation rests with the licensee. Before granting a nuclear site
Prevention of falls from road tankers and tank containers
Monday, May 18, 2009
The purpose of this Circular is to assist HID CI 1-4 Inspectors to adopt an appropriate enforcement approach in
Normally unattended installations - HSE concerns
Monday, May 18, 2009
HSE has concerns that some ‘Normally Unattended Installations’ are being attended for increasing periods of time
Offshore - “walk to work” vessels
Friday, May 15, 2009
A recent development has seen workers transported to and from offshore installations by vessel (walk to work) with
Nuclear Licence Instruments and Project Assessment Reports
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
HSE procedures describing the process for the preparation and issue of licence instruments and their associated
Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR)
Monday, May 11, 2009
Guidance for health and safety Inspectors has been updated to bring it into line with changes in legislation and associated guidance.
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