HSE has warned organisations to ensure employees are properly trained to use equipment, following
Category: Public sector
Judith Hackitt’s speech for Police Federation
Transcript of Judith Hackitt’s speech for the Police Federation of England and Wales Health and Safety Conference, Windsor
Letter on safety alerts sent to local authorities
The letter introduced and provided brief background to the two HSE safety alerts on (i) scalding risks from domestic hot
Pesticide Residues Committee publishes fourth quarter report
The final Pesticide Residues Committee (PRC) quarterly report.
HSE asks Secretary of State to call in planning application for the Oval Cricket Ground
In January 2008 the London Borough of Lambeth informed HSE that they were minded to go against HSE’s advice,
Latest LAU Newsletter out now
In this month’s edition: Shattered Lives campaign update, simple method to sumbit prosecution statistics…
Local area agreements
The Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act received Royal Assent on Tuesday, 30 October 2007.
Asbestos in CLASP schools
HSE statement - In autumn 2006, the HSE identified that there was the potential for asbestos
Land use planning around major hazard installations
Responses to a public consultation carried out by HSE from April to July 2007 on the Government proposal that societal
HSE warning after council prosecution
HSE is warning those with a duty of care to vulnerable people to ensure that bedrails are in good condition and fitted
Reducing absence in the public sector conference
Central London, 25 February 2008. Provides a comprehensive update on policy and best practice in absence
Landlord prosecuted for failing to carry out a gas safety check
This prosecution by The Health and Safety Executive serves as a warning to rogue landlords who put the lives of their
Health services microsite updated
This site has been restructured to give greater emphasis to issues relevant to health services and include
HSE supports Safer Homes Week
Safer Homes Week is held by Age Concern in association with National Grid and runs from 22 to 26 October.
Beware of the silent killer
HSE has lent its support to CO (carbon monoxide) Awareness Week, by reminding homeowners and landlords
Managing sickness absence in the police
The Home Office and HSE are working together to reduce the number of working days lost
GHS chemicals consultation document - revised
Originally published on 16 August 2007, this consultation document was revised on 24 August 2007.
HSC launches chemical classification and labelling consultation
The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) has launched a 12 week consultation
GHS chemicals consultation document
This document seeks comments on the Regulation proposed by the European Commission (EC)
HSC/HSE merger
Department of Works and Pensions (DWP) announces Ministerial Consultation following HSE’s earlier public consultation.

