The aim of this study is to explore the feasibility of different options for collecting the non-injury data that are required
Category: Risk
Health and safety for disabled people and their employers
Thursday, September 20, 2007
A new microsite to promote good practice in disability equality at work and health and safety risk assessment.
Myth of the month - kids must wear goggles to play conkers
Thursday, September 6, 2007
Some schools appear to have banned conkers on ‘health & safety’ grounds or made
Talking leaflets
Thursday, July 19, 2007
A selection of Health and Safety Executive (HSE) publications are now available in audio format, covering
HSE and local authorities hit back at ‘health and safety’ myths
Friday, July 6, 2007
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and Local authorities today signed up to a campaign to combat the growing
Myth of the month - Electrical testing
Monday, July 2, 2007
Dispelling the myth - all office equipment must be tested annually by qualified electricians.
HSE responds to “zombie health inspectors” article
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Health and Safety Executive’s Chief Executive, Geoffrey Podger, has responded to Simon Jenkins’
Sandy Blair calls for common sense approach
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Wales-based Health and Safety Commissioner Sandy Blair told organisations
Construction firms reminded to assess electricity risk
Thursday, June 21, 2007
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned construction companies to carry out proper risk assessments
“Keep a sense of proportion when it comes to risk”
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Health and Safety Commission (HSC) Chairman told an Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
Myth of the month for June
Monday, June 4, 2007
The myth: New regulations would require trapeze artists to wear hard hats.
Major hazards industry performance indicators
Friday, June 1, 2007
The Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE’s) Major Hazard Strategic Programme (MHSP) is interested
Risk assessment and management standards for SMEs
Monday, May 14, 2007
HSE developed management standards, a 5-step risk assessment process and supporting
Valuation of health and safety benefits: Dread risks
Monday, May 14, 2007
It is well-known that people typically fear the prospect of premature death by some
Risk assessments are long and complex
Friday, May 4, 2007
The second in the series aimed at correcting common misconceptions about HSE.
Saving lives, not stopping living
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Don’t wrap children up in cotton wool – we are here to save lives, not stop living! That’s the message
Risk management frameworks in HSE guidance
Monday, February 26, 2007
The Health and Safety Laboratory (HSL) have been commissioned by the HSE to review a limited sample of
Volunteering England supports Risk Campaign
Thursday, October 12, 2006
The National Volunteering Development Agency in England is calling for excessive risk
Risk education in engineering development of year one materials - HSL/2006/61
Thursday, September 7, 2006
This report introduces the idea of educating engineering undergraduates about risk in the industry, and how they can overcome the many factors that contribue towards risk.
Read the report [PDF 1.6mb]
Health and Safety Minister Lord Hunt goes caving
Thursday, August 31, 2006
Lord Hunt, Minister for Health and Safety, visited Trewern Adventure Activity Centre near Hay-on-Wye and went caving with the centre’s leader, Juliet Parker-Smith.
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