Using chemicals or other hazardous substances at work can put people’s health at risk, causing diseases including
Category: Woodworking
Free events - Health and safety for the Woodworking Industry
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Building Crafts College, Kennard Road, Stratford, London: 24 June 2009. Two half-day sessions presented by industry experts and senior staff from the HSE.
Company directors warned following death of a joinery apprentice
Thursday, March 5, 2009
HSE has warned company directors of their personal duty to protect their employees
Wood Action Group (WAG)
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
The agenda from the meeting of the Wood Action Group (WAG) on 19 February 2009
HSE and Jewson join forces to warn of asbestos danger
Thursday, November 27, 2008
HSE and Jewson, the UK’s leading supplier of timber and building materials, have joined forces
Carlton company fined after employee loses fingers in machine
Friday, October 24, 2008
HSE has warned companies to protect employees from dangerous machinery and provide suitable training
Sweeping advice: don’t use a broom
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Sandra Caldwell, HSE’s Deputy Chief Executive , responds to Daily Telegraph article: “Sweeping advice:
Noise emissions and exposure from mobile woodchippers
Thursday, July 3, 2008
This report describes the noise measurement procedure and details the results of Mobile wood chipping equipment used in
HSG 258: Controlling airborne contaminants at work
Thursday, June 5, 2008
This book provides guidance on the supply of new Local Exhaust Equipment (LEV). It describes the principles and good
Local exhaust ventilation website launched
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
A new website has been launched to complement HSE guidance on how to apply and use
Time to clear the air!
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
A workers’ pocket guide to local exhaust ventilation (LEV) is now available to download.
LEV - ‘Clearing the air’ leaflet
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
A simple guide to buying and using local exhaust ventilation (LEV) is now available
Asbestos kills: Protect yourself!
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Are you an electrician, plumber, heating and ventilation engineer, joiner or do you work in a similar building or maintenance
Asbestos kills: a quick guide to protecting yourself
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
This pocket card is aimed at electricians, plumbers, heating and ventilation engineers, joiners and people working in similar
Wood Action Group
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
The agenda for the meeting of the Wood Action Group (WAG) on health and safety on 28 November 2007 and
Timber manufacturer prosecuted after worker injures hand
Friday, October 26, 2007
HSE is warning employers to ensure that machinery has adequate safety guards and there are safe systems
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