What's new at HSE » Public sector http://news.hse.gov.uk News and updates from the Health and Safety Executive Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:09:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 en hourly 1 Police service statement - HSE response to Daily Mail http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/10/09/police-service-statement-hse-response-to-daily-mail/?rss=Public sector Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:34:04 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=11063 The vast majority of media coverage of the launch of the Police Service policy statement “Striking the Balance” event consisted of largely balanced reporting, with one notable - if not surprising - exception, the Daily Mail

HSE response to the Daily Mail

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/10/09/police-service-statement-hse-response-to-daily-mail/feed/ Protecting public sector lone workers http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/09/25/protecting-public-sector-lone-workers/?rss=Public sector Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:45:56 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=10714 Capita’s conference will look at the safety of all public-sector staff working on their own or without direct supervision, away from base and on the frontline. Speakers include Gaynor Coldrick, HR Director for the Health and Safety Executive. Central London, 5 October 2009.

Find out more about this event

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/09/25/protecting-public-sector-lone-workers/feed/ Workers Memorial Day - DWP consultation http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/08/07/workers-memorial-day-dwp-consultation/?rss=Public sector Fri, 07 Aug 2009 08:30:34 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=9756 The Government today launched a consultation into officially recognising Workers Memorial Day to remember those who lose their lives at work.

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Yvette Cooper confirmed the consultation would look at how the day could be officially recognised in the UK.

Find out more about this consultation

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/08/07/workers-memorial-day-dwp-consultation/feed/ Crown censure of HM prison service http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/06/15/crown-censure-of-hm-prison-service/?rss=Public sector Mon, 15 Jun 2009 07:03:26 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=8523 HSE called HM Prison Service to its Nottingham office on 12 June 2009 to answer a Crown censure, arising from a case of Legionella at Nottingham Prison in 2006.

Whilst criminal proceedings cannot be taken against the Crown, administrative procedures, known as Crown censures, are used in circumstances where it is HSE’s opinion that, but for Crown immunity, there would have been sufficient evidence to provide a realistic prospect of conviction in the courts.

View Crown censure of HM prison service press release

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/06/15/crown-censure-of-hm-prison-service/feed/ The health and safety law poster http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/04/01/the-health-and-safety-law-poster/?rss=Public sector Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:37:33 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=6770 As from 6 April 2009, HSE is publishing new versions of its approved health and safety poster and leaflet. To avoid an unnecessary burden on business, HSE has set a five year transition period. The current poster and leaflets must be replaced by the new versions by no later than 5 April 2014.

Find out more about the new law poster

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/04/01/the-health-and-safety-law-poster/feed/ National Symposium 2009 http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/03/25/national-symposium-2009/?rss=Public sector Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:57:10 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=6574 Organised by the IOSH Public Services Group, National Safety Symposium is a three-day event being held 6– 8 September 2009, in Watford. The theme of this year’s symposium is ‘work, health and wellbeing’ and is aimed at health and safety professionals in the public sector.

Further information and booking details for the National Symposium 2009

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/03/25/national-symposium-2009/feed/ Inspection of HM Prison Service and Scottish Prison Service 2009/2010 http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/03/23/inspection-of-hm-prison-service-and-scottish-prison-service-20092010/?rss=Public sector Mon, 23 Mar 2009 07:40:22 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=6454 Guidance on conducting inspections of HM Prison Service (HMPS) and Scottish Prison Service in 2009/2010.

View SIM 07/2009/08 - Inspection of HMPS & Scottish Prison Service 2009/10

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/03/23/inspection-of-hm-prison-service-and-scottish-prison-service-20092010/feed/ Management of work-related stress in the public services http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/03/03/management-of-work-related-stress-in-the-public-services/?rss=Public sector Tue, 03 Mar 2009 07:45:34 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=6043 To inform inspectors of the planned stress work in the public services sector for 2009/2010. This will focus on assessing the progress made by selected Public Sector organisations to proactively manage the risk of work-related stress.

View SIM 07/2009/02 - Management of work-related stress in the Public Services Sector

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/03/03/management-of-work-related-stress-in-the-public-services/feed/ Shattered Lives campaign continues http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/02/24/shattered-lives-campaign-continues/?rss=Public sector Tue, 24 Feb 2009 10:00:55 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=5944 Every month people suffer serious injuries as a result of slips, trips or falls in education. Find out what you can do to reduce the number of accidents in your industry.

Visit the Shattered Lives campaign website

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/02/24/shattered-lives-campaign-continues/feed/ DWP: benefits of leadership case study http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/02/12/dwp-benefits-of-leadership-case-study/?rss=Public sector Thu, 12 Feb 2009 09:00:33 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=5722 The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has implemented a health and safety management system to deliver benefits to the business. Key to its success has been the commitment of the DWP Board and senior managers to implementing and promoting high standards of health and safety at work.

Find out more - read the DWP case study [PDF 105KB]

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/02/12/dwp-benefits-of-leadership-case-study/feed/ Flash-bang science back in the classroom http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/02/03/flash-bang-science-back-in-the-classroom/?rss=Public sector Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:00:42 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=5484 School science teachers are urged to stop using a fear of breaking health and safety rules to re-introduce exciting and engaging practical classroom demonstrations.

Read the press release in full

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/02/03/flash-bang-science-back-in-the-classroom/feed/ Introducing Partnership News - the new LAU News http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/12/24/introducing-partnership-news-the-new-lau-news/?rss=Public sector Wed, 24 Dec 2008 10:30:32 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=5179 LAU Newsletter has been replaced by Partnership News. Now you can read about the latest health and safety developments affecting local authorities as they happen or in weekly or monthly digests. And, it’s all free of charge!

Visit Partnership News

 

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/12/24/introducing-partnership-news-the-new-lau-news/feed/ Implementation of Worklife Support’s Well-Being Programme http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/12/12/implementation-of-worklife-support%e2%80%99s-well-being-programme/?rss=Public sector Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:36:51 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=5132 This study is a report of a five-step risk-assessment approach, using Worklife Support’s Well-Being Programme, in two public-sector organisations.

View research report RR652

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/12/12/implementation-of-worklife-support%e2%80%99s-well-being-programme/feed/ HSE short-listed for National Business Award http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/11/17/hse-short-listed-for-national-business-award/?rss=Public sector Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:00:17 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=5042 HSE has been short-listed for a prestigious National Business Award. The cross industry awards, described as the ‘business Oscars’, are open to both the public and private sector and recognise the achievements of the country’s most successful organisations.

Find out more information about HSE being short-listed

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/11/17/hse-short-listed-for-national-business-award/feed/ Proposed guidance on blood-borne viruses in the workplace http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/22/proposed-guidance-on-blood-borne-viruses-in-the-workplace/?rss=Public sector Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:21:05 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4822 Have your say on proposed changes to guidance document: “Protection against blood-borne infections in the workplace: HIV and hepatitis” - last published in 1996.

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/22/proposed-guidance-on-blood-borne-viruses-in-the-workplace/feed/ Public consultations alerts http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/19/public-consultations-alerts/?rss=Public sector Fri, 19 Sep 2008 10:40:09 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4823 Sign up email or mobile phone text alerts to be informed about new consultations, reminders and results of consultations…

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/19/public-consultations-alerts/feed/ Careers in HSE: Trainee Inspectors http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/16/careers-in-hse-trainee-inspectors/?rss=Public sector Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:20:47 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4803 HSE is currently recruiting for trainee health and safety inspectors, closing date for applications - 29 September. 

Application form and more about the role

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/16/careers-in-hse-trainee-inspectors/feed/ Dodgy ladders shatter lives http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/08/27/dodgy-ladders-shatter-lives/?rss=Public sector Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:18:59 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4664 Exchange your dodgy ladder now. Ladder Exchange 2008 aims to highlight the risks associated with using a dodgy ladder, providing employers with the opportunity to exchange their substandard ladder for a new one at a discounted price.

Find out how to exchange your ladder

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/08/27/dodgy-ladders-shatter-lives/feed/ Binmen refuse to take heavy bags http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/08/22/binmen-refuse-to-take-heavy-bags/?rss=Public sector Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:30:35 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4711  HSE Head of Operations - Nick Ratty - responds to an article in the Birmingham Post

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/08/22/binmen-refuse-to-take-heavy-bags/feed/ Reducing Absence in the Public Sector Conference http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/08/06/reducing-absence-in-the-public-sector-conference-2/?rss=Public sector Wed, 06 Aug 2008 07:09:34 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4635 A comprehensive update on policy and best practice in absence management across the public sector. Central London, 25 September 2008.

Find out more about this event

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