HSE has warned of the danger of not maintaining plant equipment after the death of a telescopic forklift truck driver,
Category: Workplace transport
Bus company and director prosecuted after man crushed to death
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
HSE is warning bus companies to ensure that workers have clear safety instructions when
Company fined after worker dies on Barking building site
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
HSE is urging employers to ensure proper safety procedures are in place to make certain staff are kept safe when working on construction sites.
Carriage of dangerous goods manual updated
Monday, June 22, 2009
The carriage of dangerous goods manual has undergone a major revision.
Borders farm fined after employee died in quad bike crash
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
HSE today reminded employers of those using all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), (also known as quad bikes) at work of the importance of wearing a protective helmet,
Warning to manage site traffic movement effectively
Monday, June 8, 2009
HSE is warning employers to ensure the effective management of the safe movement of pedestrians and vehicles around the workplace,
Company fined after employee injured in dumper incident
Friday, May 29, 2009
HSE is urging employers to ensure all staff are fully trained and competent when using workplace vehicles.
Child in tractor / trailer accident
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
At 1649hrs on Monday 25th May, Health and Safety Executive were alerted to an incident that had taken place at Avon Valley Country Park, near Bristol.
Prevention of falls from road tankers and tank containers
Monday, May 18, 2009
The purpose of this Circular is to assist HID CI 1-4 Inspectors to adopt an appropriate enforcement approach in
Welsh Agriculture Safety and Health Awareness Day
Monday, May 11, 2009
On 5 March 2009 80 farmers heard how 489 farmers died in accidents on their farms in the last 10 yrs
HSE warns employers about maintaining equipment after worker’s face and arms are burned
Friday, May 1, 2009
HSE is warning employers to ensure they maintain equipment after acetylene, leaking from a perished hose, caught fire
Workplace transport seminar
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
The Lord Hill Hotel, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, 19 May 2009. HSE, in partnership with The Marches Health, Safety & Fire Group will be presenting the next seminar.
New falls from vehicles case studies
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Balfour Beatty and Donaldson Timber Engineering have developed case studies which, as part of a series,
Proactive approach to workplace transport safety in new build
Thursday, April 23, 2009
One Local Authority’s Environmental Health Commercial Team (EHCT) became aware of a proposed new, 1 million square ft warehouse project submitted to their Planning Department by a national supermarket chain.
Practical Transport Solutions life saving advice, from risk to protection
Thursday, April 9, 2009
One of the RoSPA events at Safety and Health Expo 2009, May 14, NEC, Birmingham. This event aims to provide practical, workable advice on the two largest causes of work-related accidents in the UK;
Skid steer loader safety alert
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
The purpose of this safety alert is to alert employers and employees about a recent fatality where an operator was crushed by the lift arm of a skid-steer loader.
Workplace transport updates
Friday, April 3, 2009
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Newham haulier fined for fatal HGV incident
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
HSE is warning employers not to ignore basic safety precautions
Workplace transport
Friday, March 20, 2009
Advice and guidance on how to prevent falls from vehicles, includes information sheets, case studies,
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