HSE has highlighted the importance of managing health and safety risks effectively after a worker suffered a serious injury to his hand at a North East engineering firm.
Category: News
Health warning after Lancashire workers catch legionnaires’ disease
Monday, July 27, 2009
HSE has warned companies in Lancashire to ensure they carry out regular, simple checks to protect employees from Legionnaires’ disease.
Landlord prosecuted for poorly maintained gas appliance
Monday, July 27, 2009
HSE is warning of the need to ensure that gas boilers are serviced and checked regularly by authorised engineers following the prosecution of a Worcester landlord.
Greater Manchester roofing companies urged to put safety first after worker falls through roof
Friday, July 24, 2009
Roofing companies in Greater Manchester are being urged to make safety one of their top priorities after a man fell through the roof of a Swinton factory.
Small companies warned to take health and safety responsibilities seriously
Thursday, July 23, 2009
HSE has warned small companies to take their responsibilities seriously, after a man fell through the roof of a DIY superstore in Wigan and later died.
Construction firms warned not to put lives in danger after builder is left paralysed
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
HSE is reminding construction companies of their duties to employees after a worker was paralysed in a fall.
Unregistered gas engineer warning after Warwickshire prosecution
Monday, July 20, 2009
HSE is warning gas engineers of the significant costs of failing to register with the Gas Safe Register
Dealing with my stress – video case studies
Friday, July 17, 2009
Work is generally good for people if it is well designed, but it can also be a great source of pressure. Watch the experiences of others
ICL explosion – Lord Gill’s Inquiry Report
Thursday, July 16, 2009
HSE today (16 July 2009) received Lord Gill’s report into the explosion, caused by a leak of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
Firm fined £150,000 after worker’s arm crushed in roller
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
HSE issued a warning today about the risks of operating machinery with inadequate guarding, of poor management of
Offshore – good progress on safety, sustained effort required
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
18 months on from the landmark KP3 report, a ‘snapshot’ review concludes that though the safety of the UK’s offshore
HSE won’t rain on your parade…or your fete!
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
HSE has chosen village fetes as July’s ‘elf and safety’ myth, to illustrate the confusion that exists around organising public events.
Homeowners warning – illegal gas fitters
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Homeowners in Lancashire are being warned about putting their lives in danger if they employ gas fitters who are not qualified.
Shetland’s fish farmers eager to learn
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Shetland’s fish and shellfish farmers gathered in Scalloway on 7 July, keen to be reminded of the common causes of accidents and ill health arising from
Fine for exposing staff and public to asbestos
Friday, July 10, 2009
HSE today warned property owners to ensure that they keep accurate records of asbestos in their buildings and pass
Speech to international risk and safety institute
Friday, July 10, 2009
HSE Chair Judith Hackitt gave a speech at an International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) event in
‘Why should the taxpayer bankroll quangos?’
Thursday, July 9, 2009
HSE Chief Executive Geoffrey Podger responds to article in the Daily Express.
Construction advisory committee open meeting
Thursday, July 9, 2009
HSE’s Construction Industry Advisory Committee (CONIAC) will be holding a meeting on Wednesday 22 July 2009
Northumberland malting firm fined
Thursday, July 9, 2009
HSE is reminding employers and staff of the dangers of working at height following a serious incident at a
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