As part of the European Health and Safety Awareness Week “Lighten the Load”,
Category: Press release
Major warning after care home death
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
HSE has warned care homes across the country that they must stick to the guidance to avoid fatal incidents.
Health and safety rules take the fun out of life
Monday, October 29, 2007
Geoffrey Podger HSE Chief Executive responds to letters to the Telegraph.
Minister for health and safety puts his back into it
Friday, October 26, 2007
To mark the start of this year’s European Week for Safety and Health campaign ‘Lighten the Load’ which aims to raise
Timber manufacturer prosecuted after worker injures hand
Friday, October 26, 2007
HSE is warning employers to ensure that machinery has adequate safety guards and there are safe systems
“Landowner faces prosecution” story in The Scotsman
Thursday, October 25, 2007
HSE Principal Inspector Cheryl Anthony responding to the criticism of the HSE for conducting an investigation
Geoffrey Podger’s response to a letter in The Times
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
HSE Chief Executive Geoffrey Podger’s response to a letter appearing under the headline
HSC Chair applauds ‘target zero initiative’
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
In one of her first official engagements in her role as Health and Safety Commission (HSC) Chair,
South London NHS Trust fined £5000
Monday, October 22, 2007
HSE is warning employers to ensure they take proper precautions over the management of asbestos
‘Don’t set yourself up for a fall’ says HSE
Monday, October 22, 2007
The transport industry continues to have one of the worst records for major injuries due to falls from vehicles
Don’t let health and safety rain on Remembrance Day parades
Friday, October 19, 2007
The new Chair of the Health and Safety Commission (HSC), Judith Hackitt, today called for action to ensure that
HSE finds printing ‘on the right lines’ in Yorkshire & Humber
Thursday, October 18, 2007
An intensive inspection by HSE of small firms in the printing industry in Leeds, Wakefield and York last month
Bloom Environmental Limited fined £12,000
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Following the prosecution of Bloom Environmental Limited who were fined £12,000 at Halesowen Magistrates’ Court,
Building company, director and foreman prosecuted
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Following the death of a worker, on August 31st 2005, the Crown Prosecution Service pursued a manslaughter charge
Roofers prosecuted for endangering themselves and others
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
HSE has today warned individuals and companies that failure to ensure the safety of those who work at height
£800 for endangering fellow employee
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
HSE has reminded employees of their duty towards fellow colleagues, the warning follows an HSE prosecution
Beware of the silent killer
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
HSE has lent its support to CO (carbon monoxide) Awareness Week, by reminding homeowners and landlords
Employers warned undertake proper risk assessments after worker dies
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
HSE warns employers of the need to make proper risk assessments to manage their employees’ health,
Why design matters from the outset
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
The construction contractor for Newport’s Riverfront Arts Centre will be talking at a Designer Safety Awareness Day on 10
£100,000 fine following construction worker death
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Dawson-Wam Limited was fined £100,000 and ordered to pay costs of £76,128.68 at Croydon Crown
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