The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is aiming to make some simple changes to the Biocidal Product Regulations 2001.
HSE is asking current duty holders to view the draft proposal of changes and give their opinions via an online questionnaire.
The draft proposals contain three main amendments from the current regulations which are:
Keeping biocides on the market [...]
HSE is currently reviewing how its logo is used. We are keen for people and organisations to make links to our website, but wish to see this done through a consistently badged link. HSE Books are currently writing to a wide range of website owners that we know are currently using the basic HSE logo, asking [...]
HSE working with Local Authorities, Field Operations Directorate and other key stakeholders, including the Small Business Trade Association Forum, has developed a Risk Assessment and Policy Template for duty holders in lower risk, small to medium enterprises (SMEs). This template combines the requirements of a risk assessment, health and safety policy and written record of [...]
The following are upcoming events from the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH).
For more information or for booking details please contact:
Tinssae Yirtaw, CIEH Events Administrator: Tel: 020 7827 5856 / t.yirtaw@cieh.org
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HSE teams produce various newsletters and information notes on all types of topics and areas of work. If there is a particular topic or area of work that you are interested in and would like to receive regular updates, please take [...]
This updated guide sets out control measures aimed at stopping or reducing the risks to people, at work or otherwise, from the storage of packaged dangerous goods.
This fourth edition has been updated in the light of changes in legislation. New sections have been added to reflect changes to industry practice and also to take account [...]
HSG 62 - Health and Safety in Tyre and Exhaust Fitting Premises and HSG67 - Health and Safety in Motor Vehicle Repair (MVR), are being replaced by a New Publication:-
HSG261 - Health and Safety in Motor Vehicle Repair and Associated Industries - ISBN 9780717663088
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are promoting the new Essentials of MVR by way of [...]
New dates and venues have been added to these nationwide free quality advice and information Business Advice Open Days; helping you run a successful business. These open days are the largest cross government business support roadshows of their kind, dedicated to providing free information and support to your business.
You can find out about your legal obligations, [...]
As a result on an on-going investigation into a fatal gas explosion in a small bakery, HSE is issuing an alert to all users of direct-fired batch ovens with rear-acting explosion relief panels.
All bakeries, irrespective of size, are advised to check that the explosion relief panels on their ovens are free to operate properly without impediment or obstruction.
View this safety [...]
The tools have been developed to help regulators assess health and safety management performance of dutyholders by providing a simplified interpretation of HSG65 and POPMAR. It will help early years/less experienced regulators develop their skills, acting both as a training resource and as inspection tool.
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