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
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
HSE has warned company directors of their personal duty to protect their employees
Wood Action Group (WAG)
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
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
HSE has warned companies to protect employees from dangerous machinery and provide suitable training
Sweeping advice: don’t use a broom
Sandra Caldwell, HSE’s Deputy Chief Executive , responds to Daily Telegraph article: “Sweeping advice:
Noise emissions and exposure from mobile woodchippers
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
This book provides guidance on the supply of new Local Exhaust Equipment (LEV). It describes the principles and good
Local exhaust ventilation website launched
A new website has been launched to complement HSE guidance on how to apply and use
Time to clear the air!
A workers’ pocket guide to local exhaust ventilation (LEV) is now available to download.
LEV - ‘Clearing the air’ leaflet
A simple guide to buying and using local exhaust ventilation (LEV) is now available
Asbestos kills: Protect yourself!
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
This pocket card is aimed at electricians, plumbers, heating and ventilation engineers, joiners and people working in similar
Wood Action Group
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
HSE is warning employers to ensure that machinery has adequate safety guards and there are safe systems

