Health and Safety Executive

Category: Local government

Edinburgh council fined £14,000 for asbestos failures that put workers at risk

Friday, November 13, 2009

Edinburgh Council has today (11 November) been fined £14,000 after 14 of its employees, were potentially exposed to asbestos while carrying out refurbishment work.

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Workers Memorial Day - DWP consultation

Friday, August 7, 2009

The Government today launched a consultation into officially recognising Workers Memorial Day to remember those who lose their lives at work.

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HSE announces reappointment of three Board members

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Three members of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) board have had their appointments extended, the Secretary of

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Local government expert reappointed to HSE Board

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Well known local government figure Sandy Blair has been reappointed to the board of the  HSE, the Secretary of State

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The health and safety law poster

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

As from 6 April 2009, HSE is publishing new versions of its approved health and safety poster and leaflet.

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Health and safety at work: Best practice and partnerships

Friday, March 20, 2009

June 17 2009, London. The Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) will bring together experts in its field, to learn about some recent health and safety projects.

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Management inspections of UK Border Agency and HM Revenue and Customs

Monday, March 2, 2009

To improve health and safety outcomes – in particular better identification and management of risks to employees and

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DWP: benefits of leadership case study

Thursday, February 12, 2009

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has implemented a health and safety management system to deliver benefits to the business.

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