The minutes for the September meeting of the Partnership on Health and Safety Scotland (PHASS)
Category: Scotland
A question of safety - zero risk or personal responsibility
A cutting edge panel debate is being organised by IOSH Edinburgh Branch, 18:00 to 20:00 on 26 November 2008.
Scotland asbestos campaign photo
A photograph is now available for the Scottish launch of the ‘Asbestos: Hidden Killer’ campaign at
Warning about falling from vehicles following death of driver
HSE warns about the dangers of falling from vehicles following the death of a Central Scotland tanker driver
Twin gods put nonsense before care - response
Dr Paul Stollard, HSE Director Scotland, responds to an article in the Scotsman.
Leadership key to securing offshore safety, say regulators
Over 50 of the most senior managers of companies operating in the North Sea offshore oil and gas
Lanarkshire companies fined over double fatality
HSE has warned companies of the dangers of failing to ensure machinery is properly isolated before cleaning or maintenance is carried out
Volunteers are protected by health and safety legislation
The voluntary sector has a vital role to play in Scotland, with 45,000 voluntary organisations, 13,000 paid staff and up to 1.2 million volunteers.
Administrator post, Edinburgh
HSE currently has a vacancy for an Administrator in the Hazardous Installations Directorate (HID), based in Edinburgh.
Scotland events
Details are now available of a number of events being run in Scotland, by HSE in conjunction with The Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) :
Double fatality: quarry operators reminded ‘be safe - be seen’
HSE has warned about the dangers of poorly managed transport in the workplace after Scottish Coal
Events in Scotland
A number of Health and safety related events are being held throughout Scotland in the next few
Scotland Safety and Health at Work Congress
24 September 2008, Glasgow Hilton Hotel, Glasgow. This year’s RoSPA Scotland Congress offers the opportunity to network
Top tips to safeguard our gamekeepers
As the Scottish grouse shooting season gets underway today – the Glorious 12th – the Health and
Keep your eyes peeled during tattie harvest
As Scotland celebrates the United Nation’s International Year of the Potato 2008 at a conference on
Keeping East Lothian blooming safe
The “North Berwick in Bloom” Committee has been busily putting the finishing touches to the East
Good response to Aberdeen scaffolding event
HSE has welcomed the response to a safety seminar held in Aberdeen in conjunction with Aberdeen City Council.
Shetlands farmers and crofters are urged to attend safety event
HSE urges Shetlands crofters and farmers to attend a Safety Awareness Day in Lerwick on Wednesday 2 July. The event
HSE warns about proper maintenance of machinery
HSE has highlighted the importance of companies conducting planned maintenance checks on machinery after inspectors

