The following are events that are up and coming from the CIEH.
For Event information, contact: Tinssae Yirtaw, CIEH Events Administrator: Tel: 020 7827 5856 / t.yirtaw@cieh.org
Partnership news
Upcoming Events from the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)
November 6, 2009
First aid at work - mutual recognition arrangement between the Health and Safety Executive for Great Britain (HSE) and the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI)
November 6, 2009
HSE and HSENI have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to allow mutual recognition of first aid at work certificates issued by organisations approved for this purpose by HSE (pursuant to the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981) or HSENI (pursuant to the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982).
The MoU has been made [...]
New Motor Vehicle Repair publication up to speed
November 6, 2009
HSE has worked with representatives from the motor vehicle repair (MVR) industry to develop a new book, Health and Safety in Motor Vehicle Repair, which has been published this week.
The superbly illustrated publication is aimed at owners and managers of MVR businesses, their advisers and the self-employed, with advice and guidance on how to reduce the [...]
The 2010 MJ Achievement Awards - Public Protection Achievement of the Year
November 6, 2009
Councils’ regulatory services play an essential role in protecting public health and enhancing community well-being. The MJ Public Projection Achievement Award is an opportunity for councils to showcase the best work being carried out by regulatory services and to highlight innovative examples of good practice. LACORS and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are delighted [...]
New statistics show big improvements in Britain’s workplace safety and health record
November 3, 2009
Britain became a healthier and safer place to work last year, according to figures released 28 October by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
Statistics show there has been a significant reduction in the numbers of people killed, injured or suffering work related ill health from April 2008 to March 2009.
European Campaign for Safety and Health at Work
October 21, 2009
This is the second year of a two-year campaign to promote the benefits of completing and implementing a risk assessment. The campaign is aimed at a wide range of stakeholders, including employers, workers and safety representatives. Its purpose is to raise awareness, provide information and practical advice. Also to encourage activities that have a positive [...]
Employment Tribunal Appeals Leaflet Updated
October 21, 2009
The leaflet, ‘Appealing against an Enforcement Notice issued for Health and Safety related matters’ has been further updated, and is now referenced URN 09/1185 and dated September 2009. Please note that URN 09/891 stocks of the booklet should continue to be used until stocks have been exhausted. The only change is that Stratford ET has moved premises and any [...]
New Local Authority Circular (LAC) – Requirements for Slip-Resistant Floor Finishes in the Workplace
October 15, 2009
This circular provides advice to Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and Local Authority (LA) inspectors on the application of regulations 12(1), (2) and (3) of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 to the prevention of slips incidents, particularly through the installation of slip-resistant floor finishes.
Please view this circular here.
LAs & Science Planning 2010 and beyond - FOR ACTION
October 7, 2009
This article explains the procedure in place for local authorities (LAs) wishing to propose a health or safety research project with effect from 17th September by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
Worker Involvement - do you know of a good story?
October 7, 2009
More and more businesses are realising that involving workers in decisions about health and safety helps to make workplaces safer and healthier. Workers are often the best people to understand the risks in their workplace, and their involvement in decision-making plays a big part in a high-performing business.
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