The following mining circulars have been updated:
Category: Internal operational instructions and guidance
Management of work-related stress in the public services
To inform inspectors of the planned stress work in the public services sector for 2009/2010. This will focus on
Inspections / audits of Fire and Rescue Services
Health and safety management inspections / audits of Fire and Rescue Services (FRS) within Great Britain (GB)
Management inspections of UK Border Agency and HM Revenue and Customs
To improve health and safety outcomes – in particular better identification and management of risks to employees and
Asbestos management in school system buildings
Inspection activity to determine compliance with Duty to Manage Asbestos in selected system built schools 2009/2010
Migrant working 2009/10
This Operational Minute outlines work activity in connection with migrant workers to be carried out by FOD
Ultra-violet radiation exposure information updated
Version 2 provides additional information regarding tungsten halogen, deals with some presentational issues in the
Nuclear guide updated
Issue 03 of the Nuclear Safety Directorate technical assessment guide Probabilistic Safety Analysis T/AST/030
Audits: semiconductor manufacturing plants
Information for HSE staff - plans to audit all semiconductor manufacturing plants in Britain, concentrating on the
Work-related stress
A revised edition of the Local Authority Circular LAC81-4 is now available. This LAC presents current operational policy on work-related stress
HID CID: Priority issues and plan of work 2009/2010
The purpose of this SPC is to inform staff of the priority issues for inclusion in the Chemicals Industry Division (CID)
Operation of auger feed devices
Guidance circular for HSE staff following a recent serious accident which occurred while an operator was working on a
Drainage of floating roof tanks
Guidance for HSE staff following a number of incidents of loss of containment relating to the management of the
Targeted initiatives within the manufacturing industries
The paper and board - Making a Difference 2008 – 2011 section of this Sector Information Minute (SIM) has been updated.
Road traffic legislation to roads in docks
This SIM updates and replaces SIM 05/2001/53. There have been a number of serious and fatal
Passenger road transport
This SIM updates and replaces SIM 05/2001/16. It gives background information on the passenger road transport industry,
Craft bakeries inspection packs
Advice and guidance for health and safety Inspectors. Craft bakeries inspection pack updated
Safety instrumented systems for the overpressure protection of pipeline rises
The purpose of this semi permanent circular is to provide guidance on pipeline riser system pressure
Domestic safety issues in local authority and other rented housing
This Sector Information Minute provides background information to operational staff about domestic safety issues affecting local and public authorities
Emergency lighting on offshore installations
The purpose of this Semi-Permanent Circular (SPC) is to inform Inspectors of inspection and assessment criteria

