Guidance for local authorities - A lack of effective physical safeguards has permitted unfettered access to dangerous
Category: Local Authorities
Working arrangements protocol between HSE, LAs and CSCI
This SIM introduces ‘A working arrangements protocol’ between the Health and Safety Executive, Local Authorities
Statement of commitment between HSE and LA representative bodies
This joint statement of commitment, agreed by HSE and local authority representative bodies in June 2009, sets out our commitment
Petrol fire and explosion risk Red Guide – New website address
The red guide, originally published by the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) and available on the
Police inspections in 2009/2010
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
Guidance on conducting inspections of HM Prison Service (HMPS) and Scottish Prison Service in 2009/2010.
HSE Business Plan 2009/10
The new strategy, The Health and Safety of Great Britain \\ Be part of the solution, defines the goals that we and all stakeholders in the health and safety system must strive to achieve.
The Health and Safety of Great Britain - New HSE Strategy
HSE has published it’s new Strategy: “The Health and Safety of Great Britain \\ Be part of the solution” - visit the Strategy website
HSE Chair: New Strategy launch speech
Transcript of HSE Chair Judith Hackitt’s speech to launch the New HSE Strategy “The Health and Safety of Great Britain
New research - surprising attitudes towards health and safety
New research demonstrates that employers and workers recognise that providing a safe workplace makes sound
Working arrangements protocols
This protocol is intended to facilitate effective working relationships between the Health and Safety Executive (HSE),
HELA PELG (Petrol Enforcement Liaison Group) meeting
The agenda and minutes for the HELA Petrol Enforcement Liaison Group meeting on 20 January 2009
Petroleum Enforcement Liaison Group (PELG) additional information
PELG was set up in 1998 and aims to facilitate appropriate and consistent enforcement by Petroleum Licensing
Balanced decision-making for people who use care services
This circular provides advice to health and safety regulators who are involved in the regulation of social care
HSE announces reappointment of three Board members
Three members of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) board have had their appointments extended, the Secretary of
Local government expert reappointed to HSE Board
Well known local government figure Sandy Blair has been reappointed to the board of the HSE, the Secretary of State
Asthma risk in British bakeries
Thousands of British bakers could be at risk of developing a debilitating respiratory condition unless they take sensible
Management of health and safety in care homes 2009/2010
Circular providing guidance for visiting staff on inspecting the management of health and safety in care homes in
Proactive approach to workplace transport safety in new build
One Local Authority’s Environmental Health Commercial Team (EHCT) became aware of a proposed new, 1 million square ft warehouse project submitted to their Planning Department by a national supermarket chain.
BBC Panorama - media coverage
The Times has published an article about the BBC Panorama episode covering health and safety at work, aired on BBC1

