Find out about changes to health and safety legislation coming into force on 1 October 2008 and
Category: Legislation
New CHIP regulations
Friday, September 19, 2008
The Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2008 come into force on 1
Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regs 2008
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Setting out how the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) (Amendment)
Public health and safety risks from work activities
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
HSE has set out policy on Section 3 of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, which places duties
Volunteers are protected by health and safety legislation
Monday, September 8, 2008
The voluntary sector has a vital role to play in Scotland, with 45,000 voluntary organisations, 13,000 paid staff and up to 1.2 million volunteers.
Work equipment and machinery legislation
Monday, August 18, 2008
Information on the legislation concerned with work equipment and machinery has been updated.
Forthcoming regulations update
Friday, August 8, 2008
This statement lists the forthcoming regulations that commence during 2008/2009. it will be update
CD219 - Removing forms and record keeping requirements
Thursday, August 7, 2008
This consultation covers proposals to remove several legislative form filling requirements that apply
Asbestos licensing information updated
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Information on asbestos licensing and the application process for applying for a licence has been
Revision of the Biocidal Products Directive
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
The European Commission is proposing to revise the Biocidal Products
Sound advice - music and entertainment guidance book
Monday, July 14, 2008
New priced guidance book “Sound advice - control of noise at work in music and entertainment” contains practical guidelines on
The economics of Land Use Planning (LUP)
Thursday, July 10, 2008
This paper explores the economic theory behind alternative approaches to the current
Legal responsibilities for employers
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Failure to comply with these requirements can have serious consequences – for both organisations and individuals.
List of legislation that applies to mines
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
This list has details of the principal legislation and that is ‘owned’ and enforced by HSE and applies to work activities at
A guide to the RIDDOR 1995
Thursday, June 5, 2008
This new edition of A guide to the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995
Amendments to RIDDOR quarries guidance
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Alterations have been made to Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) following
Thetford company prosecuted over breaches of health and safety regulations
Thursday, May 22, 2008
HSE has warned employers to ensure they manage health and safety risks in the workplace, this follows the prosecution
HSE REACHes out to advise businesses of new chemicals legislation
Thursday, April 17, 2008
HSE is reaching out to all kinds of businesses across the North East that use chemicals in their daily business, to advise
Local Government Panel (LGP) papers
Thursday, April 10, 2008
The agenda and papers for the Local Government Panel (LGP) meeting on 27 March 2008 are now available.
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