IOG SALTEX 4 - 6 September 2007, at the Windsor Racecourse, run by the Institute of Groundsmen
Category: Young people
Myth of the month - Egg boxes banned in craft lessons
Dispelling the myth - egg boxes are banned in craft lessons as they might cause salmonella.
Passenger behaviour on amusement rides
Research to produce a catalogue of behaviours which passengers exhibit whilst on amusement rides.
Adventure Activities Licensing Regulations 2004
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) was designated as Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA)
Pool safety advice following double drowning
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is advising organisers of youth activities and swimming pool operators
Warning children about building sites
They look exciting. They look like the greatest of adventure playgrounds. But as the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
Keeping children safe at fairgrounds
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) issues advice to parents to ensure their children can enjoy the amusements
HSE helps children enjoy the countryside - safely
HSE will be visiting Glendale Children’s Educational Countryside Day, organised by Glendale Agricultural Society at Wooler
Have fun at the fair? Yes, with a bit of care
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is encouraging North West parents to take care
Activity centres
HSE took over the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA) on the 1st April 2007
Saving lives, not stopping living
Don’t wrap children up in cotton wool – we are here to save lives, not stop living! That’s the message
New course and qualification for young people unveiled
A new qualification designed to improve young people’s understanding of safe working when taking part
Young people
New website aimed at employers and work experience providers about the legal
‘Reaching young workers’ conference
The event is especially relevant to young workers, youth groups, trade unionists, health and safety
Protecting young backs
BackCare, the charity for healthier backs, is running a campaign called “Protecting Young Backs” to raise awareness within schools of the risks of serious back problems amongst young people.
Child safety reminder
As the school summer holidays approach the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) offers its support to Child Safety Week by reminding the construction industry and parents to be alert to the dangers faced by children playing on or near building sites.
Read the full text of the reminder
European week for safety and health at work 2006
This year’s campaign slogan is ‘Safe Start’ and is dedicated to the occupational safety and health of young people. The campaign will provide helpful information for young people, employers, parents and supervisors of young people. European Week 2006 will run from 23rd – 27th October.
Read more about Euroweek 2006

