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Health screening company failed its duty to workers

HSE — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:00:34 +0000

A Cornish company has been prosecuted after using unqualified staff to screen the health of workers from dozens of other organisations.

Frequently asked questions – RIDDOR, PPE, temperature at work…

HSE — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 08:30:19 +0000

This page provides answers to HSE’s commonly asked questions about health and safety,covering such topics as Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR), Personal protective equipment, temperature at work…

Manchester Occupational Health and Safety Group – 2012 Programme

HSE — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:20:52 +0000

The Manchester Occupational Health and Safety Group (MOHSG) forms part of a voluntary Health and Safety Organisation which stretches across the whole of the UK, it operates in the Greater Manchester area promoting health and safety matters via regular meetings and seminars. See the 2012 Group Programme for further information on future events.

RR894 – Hand-arm vibration of horticultural machinery Part 2

HSE — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:00:14 +0000

In recent years there have been many cases of HAVS being reported for people who work in agriculture, horticulture and landscape gardening. The work described in this report assesses the standard test for hedge trimmers defined in BS EN ISO 10517:2009 for repeatability and ease of use and where possible for reproducibility.

RR884 – Hand-arm vibration of horticultural machinery: Part 1

HSE — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 07:45:36 +0000

The work described in this research report assesses the standard test defined in BS EN 836:1997 (incorporating amendments Nos. 1 to 3) for repeatability and ease of use and where possible for reproducibility (by comparing machine manufacturers’ declared vibration against HSL measurements to the same standardised procedures).

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HSE — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 07:30:10 +0000

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Vibration exposure monitoring Q&A

HSE — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:00:10 +0000

HSE inspectors commonly come across companies that are engaged in routine continual monitoring or logging of workers’ vibration exposure (e.g. using log books, in-line electrical and pneumatic timers, or more sophisticated electronic timers).

RR879 – Evaluation of EN 60745 test codes: BS EN 60745-2-1 2003 (inc. amendment no 1)

HSE — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:30:02 +0000

The work described in this report assesses the standard test defined in BS EN 60745-2-1:2003 (incorporating amendment no. 1 [2007]) for usability and reproducibility.

RR868 – Evaluation of EN 60745 test codes – concerning the vibration of hand-held electric hammers

HSE — Wed, 25 May 2011 09:30:19 +0000

This report describes an investigation in to the test code for declaration of vibration emission of electrically powered hammers.

Land Rover fined for failing to assess risk

HSE — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 16:00:19 +0000

Vehicle manufacturer Land Rover has been prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive for failing to take into account the risks associated with workers at its Solihull plant using vibrating hand tools.

London 2012 case studies – Three risks reduced by simple drilling jig

HSE — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 07:30:50 +0000

The Olympic Stadium contains 80,000 seats secured by four bolts to the concrete terrace. This work involved a lengthy and repeatable process of drilling into the concrete. The task presented risk from three important hazards: hand-arm vibration, exposure to noise, manual handling.

Road Distribution Action Group meeting minutes – November 2010

HSE — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 09:00:13 +0000

The minutes for the 12 November 2010 Road Distribution Action Group meeting are now available online.

Hand-Arm vibration ( Advice for employees) INDG296

HSE — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 08:30:53 +0000

The Chinese version of the Hand-Arm Vibration leaflet (INDG296) has been updated.

Council prosecuted after worker loses movement in hands

HSE — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 15:35:32 +0000

A Cheshire council has been sentenced after a maintenance worker suffered a permanent loss of movement to his hands.

Do Your Bit – Last chance to access subsidised training from HSE

HSE — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 12:30:56 +0000

Final few places available.
This new HSE two day course (with an optional third day) 75% funded course is designed to increase employee health and safety knowledge and skills, combined with training on the “people skills” needed to effectively represent their colleagues and work collaboratively with managers.

Do Your Bit – Last chance to access subsidised training from HSE

Do Your Bit with subsidised training from HSE

HSE — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 13:00:24 +0000

HSE is providing an opportunity to take part in a fully funded “joint” workshop for health and safety representatives and their managers. These worker involvement workshops focus on developing a more collaborative approach to the management of key health and safety risks, covering topics such as stress, hand arm vibration, working at height and musculoskeletal disorders.

They are open to any size of organisation, from any sector, who have an identified need to improve their current health and safety consultation arrangements. These workshops can be delivered either within your organisation (a minimum of 8 delegates must be present) or along with other organisations.

Find out more about locations, dates and content of workshops by calling HSE’s dedicated training provider (Premier Partnership) on their “do your bit” training team number 01302 349629, or alternatively email details to: the do your bit training team

Do Your Bit with subsidised training from HSE

RR821 – Gathering intelligence from referrals to HSL for hand-arm vibration syndrome

HSE — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:00:03 +0000

This report details three separate pieces of work, which are linked by the fact that they involve surveying individuals assessed for hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) at the Health and Safety Laboratory (HSL), or the customers responsible for referring them.

Read RR821 – Gathering intelligence from referrals to HSL for hand-arm vibration syndrome in full

RR795 – Triaxial measurements of the performance of anti-vibration gloves

HSE — Tue, 04 May 2010 07:00:55 +0000

This project investigates the performance of an anti-vibration glove taking account of the influence that the glove might have in three axes. This requires consideration of the performance of the glove material in both compression and shear.

View research report RR795: Triaxial measurements of the performance of anti-vibration gloves

RR794 – Vibration measurements on torque multipliers

HSE — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:58:00 +0000

It was brought to HSE’s attention that torque multipliers were being used instead of impact wrenches in some instances in the workplace. Given that torque multipliers are purely rotary machines, the vibration level is likely to be much lower than that on an impact wrench. HSL had not previously measured the vibration magnitudes associated with the use of torque multipliers and so were asked by HSE to see whether they are a practicable alternative to impact wrenches and to investigate the differences in vibration exposure associated with their use.

View research report RR794: Vibration measurements on torque multipliers

Podcast – Noise and vibration at work

HSE — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 09:00:14 +0000

In this episode: We talked to HSE’s Pete Lennon about tackling the risks from noise and vibration in the workplace.

HSE launches new construction initiative aimed at stopping bad practise on building sites. A Yorkshire council is fined £75,000 after an employee was killed by a reversing truck. New tower cranes laws commence April 2010. HSE Infoline describes what toilet facilities should be available in workplaces.

Listen online, subscribe or download the March 2010 podcast