Health and Safety Executive

Category: Press release

Free health and safety event at Elgin Community Centre for workers from overseas

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Migrant workers throughout Moray are urged to attend a free information evening in Elgin on Wednesday 23 September 2009,

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HSE warns schools after work experience pupil is injured

Monday, September 14, 2009

Schools across the West Midlands are being warned to make sure that full health and safety checks are carried out

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Electric shock for welder prompts HSE to encourage maintenance

Monday, September 14, 2009

HSE is calling on factory owners in Lincolnshire to regularly maintain their electrical systems after an incident at a

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Blind daredevil makes health & safety pledge

Monday, September 14, 2009

Dean Dunbar, from Blairgowrie, Perthshire, braved two massive waterfalls

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“Complacency has no place” warns new offshore head

Friday, September 11, 2009

Steve Walker, the new head of the HSE’s Offshore Division has put tackling any industry complacency on

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HSE at TUC Conference - getting more workers involved

Friday, September 11, 2009

HSE is using its presence at this month’s TUC Conference in Liverpool (14-17 September) to promote plans to get more

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Beware of illegal gas fitters warns HSE

Friday, September 11, 2009

HSE has warned of the dangers of having gas work done by illegal gas workers. It follows the successful joint

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Warning to scaffolding companies after collapse prosecution

Friday, September 11, 2009

Scaffolding companies need to double check their structures are safe and secure, the HSE has warned following the

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HSE issues farm machinery safety reminder

Thursday, September 10, 2009

HSE today issued a reminder to farmers and farm workers on the dangers of tractor farm machinery following a safety

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Electricity risk warning after worker suffers shock

Thursday, September 10, 2009

HSE is warning employers to be wary of operating machinery near overhead power cables after a Staffordshire man

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‘Health and safety gone mad’ - Kevin Myers responds

Thursday, September 10, 2009

HSE Deputy Chief Executive Kevin Myers responds to articles in The Mirror on 5 September - ’Palarva’, and ‘Sorry, no

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Unloading danger warning after employee’s legs crushed

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

HSE is warning companies of the importance of implementing safe systems for unloading materials and providing

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Unlicensed asbestos removal will be penalised

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

HSE is warning the building trade that companies and contractors will face prosecution if they remove asbestos

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Fork lift misuse warning after worker hit by falling load

Friday, September 4, 2009

HSE is warning companies of the importance of implementing safe systems for lifting loads and using suitable lifting equipment for the job.

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HSE warns carers as BUPA lands fine for training failures

Friday, September 4, 2009

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.

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Firm fined after worker’s foot is crushed by heavy machinery

Friday, September 4, 2009

HSE is warning employers that adequate safeguards need to be put in place when dealing with heavy lifting

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HSE propose changes to Biocidal Products Regulations 2001

Thursday, September 3, 2009

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

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Council signs up to ‘sensible risk’ policy

Thursday, September 3, 2009

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

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New health and safety warning after Greater Manchester dental lab puts workers at risk

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

HSE is urging companies not to ignore enforcement notices after a dental laboratory in Greater Manchester was ordered to pay £4,000,

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Big brother’s star builder ‘steps up’ to promote ladder safety

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Professional builder and Big Brother star Craig Phillips says ‘safety’ is key when working with ladders.

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