HSE is warning employers and their staff to be mindful of following the correct safety procedures when operating
Category: Metalworking
Metalworking fluids DVD
Friday, July 10, 2009
Sample of a DVD produced by the United Kingdom Lubricants Association (UKLA) Metalworking Fluid Product
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
Friday, June 12, 2009
Using chemicals or other hazardous substances at work can put people’s health at risk, causing diseases including
Warning about equipment safety after worker’s hand damaged
Thursday, May 28, 2009
HSE is warning employers to ensure they assess the safety of equipment and ensure that it is sufficiently guarded after an employee’s left hand was severely damaged
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.
Possible degradation of cold formed austenitic stainless steel fasteners
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
The purpose of this circular is to raise the awareness of the possible degradation of cold formed austenitic stainless
Molten metal explosions safety alert translations
Thursday, March 12, 2009
The molten metal explosions safety alert ” Risk from molten metal explosion due to water contamination” is now also available in additional languages
Effective control of gas shielded arc welding fume
Friday, February 27, 2009
HSE inspectors have noted that, although Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) was often available for controlling exposure to inert gas shielded welding fume, it frequently remained unused,
Time to Clear the Air – Free LEV roadshow events
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Free half day events - March 3: Birmingham; March 5: Desford, Leicestershire; March 10 Birmingham - offering the
Analysis of CTI foundry dataset
Friday, January 30, 2009
The purpose of the analysis is to provide a ‘snapshot’ of exposure levels to ferrous foundry particulate and other chemicals, across a range of casting and fabrication related jobs.
Steel Stockholders Safety and Health Awareness Days
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Invitation to attend these free Safety and health Awareness Day events, being held
HSE announces new operations Director
Monday, December 29, 2008
HSE Chief Executive, Geoffrey Podger, said: “I am delighted that David Ashton is taking up this post”.
Working safely with lead
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Guidance on risks and management of exposure to lead.
World COPD Day 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
19 November 2008 - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive, irreversible lung disease
Latest news and updates from HSE Wales
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
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Free - Key Health Risks In Fabricated Metals SHAD
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Interventions carried out by the HSE within the fabricated metals industry have highlighted a number of key health risk areas.
Health and safety in Wales
Monday, November 10, 2008
HSE has launched a new bi-lingual website aimed at keeping people working in Wales up to date with
Public consultations alerts
Friday, September 19, 2008
Sign up email or mobile phone text alerts to be informed about new consultations, reminders and
July HSE publications
Friday, August 8, 2008
Details of new documents published HSE in July 2008 that are now available, includes veterinary
Assessing and modelling fatigue crack growth in structural steels
Thursday, July 3, 2008
This report aims to find the best way in which information gained during in-service inspection can be used to improve the
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