HSE has today released a consultation document outlining how it plans to implement a European Union (EU) Directive to protect workers from hazardous sources of artificial light.
Category: Press release
HSE warns illegal gas fitters will be punished in court
Monday, November 9, 2009
HSE is warning illegal gas fitters that their dangerous and potentially life threatening behaviour will not be tolerated.
Asbestos dangers on timetable for trainee tradesmen in Aberdeen
Friday, November 6, 2009
The dangers of asbestos were on the timetable for trainee tradesmen at Aberdeen College this week with a special session led by an expert from HSE.
Fine after driver’s arm amputated during Kent delivery
Friday, November 6, 2009
A stone company has been fined after a delivery driver had to have his left arm amputated when slabs, weighing 220 kilograms each, fell on him.
Hidden killer message taken to key trade show
Friday, November 6, 2009
The dangers of asbestos will be amongst the workplace hazards and health issues under the spotlight at the National Painting and Decoration Show in Coventry next week (11-12 November).
Packaging firm fined £1,000 after worker injured
Friday, November 6, 2009
HSE is highlighting the importance of managing health and safety risks effectively after a worker suffered a fractured wrist at a Gateshead packaging firm.
Rice company fined £140,000 after employee is killed by machine
Friday, November 6, 2009
A rice manufacturing company has been fined £140,000 for health and safety breaches after one of its employees died when his leg became entangled in a machine.
Food manufacturer ordered to pay almost £95,000
Friday, November 6, 2009
Food manufacturing firm Tulip Limited has been ordered to pay £94,523 in fines and costs after one of its employees
Pet food firm fined £100,000
Friday, November 6, 2009
A pet food manufacturer has today been fined £100,000 and ordered to pay £28,380.91 costs at Northampton Crown
Chemical burns prompt HSE prosecution of Leicestershire firm
Thursday, November 5, 2009
HSE has warned companies of their duty to protect employees working with chemicals after two workers were burnt at
Updated chemicals advice praised by small businesses
Thursday, November 5, 2009
New, easy to use guidance is available for businesses on how to deal with hazardous substances in the workplace.
Joint Regulatory Position Statement: EPR Pressurised Water Reactor
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
The UK, French and Finnish nuclear regulators are currently working to assess the EPR Pressurised Water Reactor. In
Hidden killer warning for tradesmen in Scotland
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Tradesmen across Scotland are the target of a new national campaign warning them to beware of a hidden killer - asbestos.
Crackdown on Scotland’s quarry deaths and injuries
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
A new team of specialist inspectors has been assembled to crackdown on death, injury and ill-health in quarries and
Britain’s biggest workplace killer - death toll tops 35,000
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
A new generation of workers are at risk unless building trades get to grips with Britain’s biggest workplace killer -
Pressure on to tackle stress as business loses out
Monday, November 2, 2009
HSE is supporting National Stress Awareness Day as statistics reveal more than 11 million working days were lost to
New national quarry safety team formed
Friday, October 30, 2009
A new team of specialist inspectors has been assembled to crackdown on death, injury and ill-health in quarries and open cast mines across Great Britain.
HSE Commons Sense newsletter
Friday, October 30, 2009
Commons Sense is the Health and Safety Executive’s newsletter for Westminster Parliamentarians.
Inspections aim to improve safety on Sunderland industrial estates
Friday, October 30, 2009
Health and safety inspectors from Sunderland City Council and HSE have joined forces in a bid to improve health and safety on local industrial estates.
Landlord fined for failing to protect tenant
Friday, October 30, 2009
HSE is warning landlords to be extra vigilant in ensuring the properties they own contain safe gas appliances that are correctly checked and certified.
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