HSE lets contracts to facilitate the following service areas:
Category: Internal operational instructions and guidance
FOD / HID CI demarcation
This Operational Circular replaces OC 18/9. It defines the respective responsibilities of Field Operations Directorate (FOD)
Work recording activities, OPMs for 2008-2009
This Short Life Circular (SLC ) describes amendments to work recording activities as a result of changes introduced by the
Cooperation between HSE and the coal authority
This updated operational circular informs Inspectors of the liaison arrangements between
Asbestos inspection pack updated
Advice and guidance for health and safety Inspectors. Explains why managing asbestos is a priority and how HSE is
Recording construction inspection work on COIN
This sector information minute replaces SIM02/2003/04 and provides guidance for Inspectors in FOD Construction Division
Investigating major gas incidents - guidance updated
The semi-permanent circular provides a ‘first response’ guide when arriving on site and how to go about starting the
Inspection in the scrap metal and metal recycling industry
The metal recycling industry has consistently had a very poor fatal accident rate for several years. This Sector Information
Nuclear permissioning inspection assessment
Guidance is now available on preparation and issue of licence instruments and associated project assessment reports.
Nuclear SSG/LCLC/LLC reports and meetings procedures
Updated procedures for the format and content to be adopted when producing any of the HSE Nuclear Installations
Fees paid to medical practitioners
This OM replaces OM 2006/11 and details the new charges, effective from 1 April 2008, for work conducted for HSE by
Integrity of buried metal LPG pipework
This Operational Circular alerts inspectors to a matter of potential major concern namely the ongoing integrity of buried,
COIN work recording 2008/09
Operational Minute OM 2008/05 contains instructions on what you should record when you record your time on COIN.
Recording inspections on COIN
Operational Minute OM 2008/04 provides guidance for inspectors in FOD on assessing selected topics and recording
Falls from height and slips and trips programmes
SIM 03/2008/02: The aim is to sustain and build on the operational intervention delivered during 2007/08 and so prevent
Safe use of intermediate bulk containers (IBCs)
This SPC provides information and guidance on the hazards associated with the storage of liquids in (IBCs).
Use of fall arrest systems in steel stockholders
This Local Authority Circular contains a link to SIM 03/2007/15 use of fall arrest systems, This SIM identifies the range
Guidance on enforcement in agriculture
This SIM provides supplementary guidance on enforcement issues in agriculture, horticulture, forestry and related
Integrity of atmospheric storage tanks
The purpose of this circular is to raise awareness of the factors to consider when operating storage tanks containing
Enforcement decision EMM1 guidance update
The previous additional guidance on when to complete an EMM1 has been updated to clarify and simplify the arrangements.

