HSE has launched a consultation on its new strategy: ‘The Health and Safety of Great Britain \\ Be Part
Category: Workers
Offshore infosheet 12: Big persons in lifeboats
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
The average weight and size of persons has increased during the last two decades, so that there is a potential to exceed the design loads and seating space for lifeboats
Need for workers to consider elderly residents highlighted
Monday, December 1, 2008
A court case has highlighted the need for workers to be aware of the dangers to elderly people after an 81-year-old woman fell through an open hatch in her home.
HAVS - diagnosing finger systolic blood pressure
Friday, November 28, 2008
Individuals with the vascular component of hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) experience whiteness or blanching of the fingers in cold conditions,
First aider changes frequently asked questions
Thursday, November 27, 2008
This note is aimed at employer duty holders and first aid training organisations. It considers some
Cleaning Industry Newsletter No.3
Thursday, November 20, 2008
The Cleaning Industry Liaison Forum issue No.3 for Autumn/Winter 2008 is now available,
Worker involvement - Lord McKenzie speech
Thursday, November 20, 2008
A speech made by Lord McKenzie at the Worker Involvement in Health and Safety Conference,
Judith Hackitt TUC Conference speech
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Transcript of the speech given by Judith Hackitt CBE, HSE Chair at the South East Regional TUC
HSE Chair speaks at TUC Conference ‘Health And Safety And Worker Involvement’
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Judith Hackitt, Chair of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has emphasised the important role of safety representatives
Public consultations - latest news alerts
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
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Violence at work
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Any incident in which a person is abused, threatened or assaulted in circumstances relating to their work.
Migrant workers
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Overseas workers are vital in providing skills and filling labour shortages in the construction industry.
Clocks go back - advice for safe working in winter
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Now that the clocks have gone back, and winter is approaching, HSE is offering some timely guidance
Hand-arm vibration
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
An updated version of Hand-arm vibration: advice for employees is now available from HSE
British Safety Council Conference
Friday, October 31, 2008
Hilton London Euston, December 4 – 09:00 to 12:40. The conference will share the results of BSC commissioned research examining how organisations
Free UPVC windows and doors health and safety event
Friday, October 31, 2008
Sunderland Health and Racquet Club, Sunderland: January 28 – 09:00 to 12:00.
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