News and updates from the Health and Safety Executive Local Authority Unit
Wednesday, July 1st, 2009
Today, 1st July 2009, saw the launch of the Joint Statement of Commitment agreed by HSE and Local Authority Representative Bodies.
This sets out our joint commitment to ensure we provide adequate standards of partnership working in order to prevent death, injury and ill health of those at work and those affected by work activities. Read on…
Monday, June 29th, 2009
A new Local Authority Circular (LAC) 23/13 - Health and Safety (Enforcement Authority) Regulations 1998 - Motor Vehicle Repair - has recently been published and is available to view on the Local Authority Unit section of the HSE Website. Read on…
Monday, June 29th, 2009
Local Authority Circular (LAC) 65/49 - Inspection of Workplace Storage and Dispensing of Petroleum Spirit and Liaison with Petroleum Licensing Authorities - has recently been updated and is available to view on the Local Authority Unit section of the HSE Website. Read on…
Monday, June 29th, 2009
A report detailing the findings of a recent Health & Safety Laboratory (HSL)study, looking at the key health and safety issues at charity zipwire events has recently been published and is available for Environmental Officers to view on HELEX (Username and password required).
Monday, June 29th, 2009
4 November 2009 is National Stress Awareness day.
International Stress Management Association, working in partnership with HSE, plans to offer a free advisory service for people who are suffering from stress at work or home.
If residents in your area could benefit from this service and your council is able to provide a private room, with access to facilities, for these advice sessions then please contact Helen McGill helen.mcgill@hse.gsi.gov.uk.
The number of advisers will be limited, so requests will be treated on a first come first served basis.
Monday, June 29th, 2009
HSE’s programme of ’Engaging Arboricultural Contractors Safety and Health Awareness Days (SHADs) is continuing into 2009/10.
These events are aimed at the clients who employ arborists and aim to improve their:
Friday, June 19th, 2009
The new website offers simple, “how to” information for business and includes example risk assessments, case studies and a frequently asked questions section for those working with hazardous substances.
Visit the new website here .
Friday, June 19th, 2009
The free leaflet ‘COSHH - A brief guide to the regulations’ has been updated and re-titled ‘Working with substances hazardous to health. ’ The revised publication includes useful checklists and offers practical suggestions on controlling exposure to substances.
Click HERE to view and download the leaflet.
Further information on COSHH related topics can be obtained from the COSHH website
Friday, June 19th, 2009
HSE has begun gathering information from dutyholders who store LPG about the integrity of pipework associated with their installation. Details of what is being asked and why, can be found on the HSE website.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/gas/lpg.htm
Some of the establishments being contacted will be the enforcement responsibility of Local Authorities (LAs). For the time being this is simply an information gathering exercise being undertaken with the cooperation of UKLPG. At this stage no action is required of LAs. HSE will coordinate the information gathered. Where it appears further action is necessary, HSE will contact you again.
Current advice relating to the integrity of buried pipework can be found in OC 286/105.
Friday, June 12th, 2009
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