Migrant workers throughout Moray are urged to attend a free information evening in Elgin on Wednesday 23 September 2009,
Category: Press release
Free health and safety event at Elgin Community Centre for workers from overseas
HSE warns schools after work experience pupil is injured
Schools across the West Midlands are being warned to make sure that full health and safety checks are carried out
Electric shock for welder prompts HSE to encourage maintenance
HSE is calling on factory owners in Lincolnshire to regularly maintain their electrical systems after an incident at a
Blind daredevil makes health & safety pledge
Dean Dunbar, from Blairgowrie, Perthshire, braved two massive waterfalls
“Complacency has no place” warns new offshore head
Steve Walker, the new head of the HSE’s Offshore Division has put tackling any industry complacency on
HSE at TUC Conference - getting more workers involved
HSE is using its presence at this month’s TUC Conference in Liverpool (14-17 September) to promote plans to get more
Beware of illegal gas fitters warns HSE
HSE has warned of the dangers of having gas work done by illegal gas workers. It follows the successful joint
Warning to scaffolding companies after collapse prosecution
Scaffolding companies need to double check their structures are safe and secure, the HSE has warned following the
HSE issues farm machinery safety reminder
HSE today issued a reminder to farmers and farm workers on the dangers of tractor farm machinery following a safety
Electricity risk warning after worker suffers shock
HSE is warning employers to be wary of operating machinery near overhead power cables after a Staffordshire man
‘Health and safety gone mad’ - Kevin Myers responds
HSE Deputy Chief Executive Kevin Myers responds to articles in The Mirror on 5 September - ’Palarva’, and ‘Sorry, no
Unloading danger warning after employee’s legs crushed
HSE is warning companies of the importance of implementing safe systems for unloading materials and providing
Unlicensed asbestos removal will be penalised
HSE is warning the building trade that companies and contractors will face prosecution if they remove asbestos
Fork lift misuse warning after worker hit by falling load
HSE is warning companies of the importance of implementing safe systems for lifting loads and using suitable lifting equipment for the job.
HSE warns carers as BUPA lands fine for training failures
HSE is warning carers and care home operators to ensure they follow the correct training and procedures for moving and handling elderly, frail or disabled patients.
Firm fined after worker’s foot is crushed by heavy machinery
HSE is warning employers that adequate safeguards need to be put in place when dealing with heavy lifting
HSE propose changes to Biocidal Products Regulations 2001
HSE is aiming to make some simple changes to the Biocidal Product Regulations 2001. HSE is asking current duty holders to view the draft proposal
Council signs up to ‘sensible risk’ policy
Bath and North East Somerset Council has joined forces with HSE to promote a ‘sensible’ approach to risk and combat some of the silly myths
New health and safety warning after Greater Manchester dental lab puts workers at risk
HSE is urging companies not to ignore enforcement notices after a dental laboratory in Greater Manchester was ordered to pay £4,000,
Big brother’s star builder ‘steps up’ to promote ladder safety
Professional builder and Big Brother star Craig Phillips says ‘safety’ is key when working with ladders.

