The report summarises a study of the scale and causes of disproportionate decisions.
Category: Risk
Freight company fined £22,000 following death of worker
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Following the death of an employee, in March 2006, the HSE pursued a prosecution against Berser International Cargo
Employers warned to assess risks properly after worker loses fingers
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
HSE has warned employers to ensure they assess workplace machinery risks properly to ensure they have adequate
Myth of the month - June 2008
Monday, June 2, 2008
Dispelling the health and safety myth: Adults can’t put plasters on children’s cuts. There is no rule that says
Speech by Judith Hackitt at IOSH luncheon
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Speech by Judith Hackitt CBE, HSE Chair at the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
European Campaign on Risk Assessment
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
A two year european campaign for safety and health at work focussing on risk assessment.
Myth of the month - May 2008
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Dispelling the health and safety myth: All park benches must be replaced because they are 3 inches too low.
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Thursday, April 24, 2008
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HSE asks Secretary of State to call in planning application for the Oval Cricket Ground
Friday, April 11, 2008
In January 2008 the London Borough of Lambeth informed HSE that they were minded to go against HSE’s advice,
Myth of the month - April 2008
Monday, April 7, 2008
Dispelling the myth that Health and safety laws banned hanging baskets. The reality, back in 2004 a town did briefly take
HSE warns: take suitable risk assessments after two workers die
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
The warning follows HSE’s prosecution of two companies after two employees died in separate incidents while
More councils sign up for sensible risk campaign
Thursday, March 13, 2008
The Local authorities for Gloucester, Hertfordshire and Forest of Dean have also signed up to sensible risk management
Example risk assessments
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
New risk assessment examples have been added for the following; village hall, road haulage, car parking service,
Newport event to give advice to transport firms on moving goods safely
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
From forklift trucks to articulated lorries - transport in the workplace can pose a risk to employees and the public.
Myth of the month - March 2008
Monday, March 3, 2008
Dispelling the myth that Toy ‘weapons’ in a play had to be locked-up and registered with the police. The reality: Reports
14 more local authorities sign up to sensible risk campaign
Friday, February 29, 2008
In February senior representatives of all 14 local authorities in Kent joined HSE’s Phil Scott and HSC’s Robin Dahlberg to
The nature, causes and consequences of harm in emotionally-demanding occupations
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
The main aim of this project is to explore the nature of such links through undertaking three distinct tasks.
An appraisal of underground gas storage technologies and incidents
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
This report was commissioned to help assess the safety issues associated with the underground storage of natural gas.
Example risk assessments
Monday, February 18, 2008
These new examples for a poultry farm, plastering company, call centre, private hire and dry cleaners are to help you
Myth of the month - February 2008
Monday, February 4, 2008
Dispelling the myth that if a pupil is hurt, the teacher is likely to be sued. The main legal duties lie with the employer,
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