In September and October 2011, 79 companies or individuals were found guilty and fined as a result of being prosecuted by HSE. Six of these prosecutions were related to maintenance work.
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Quarterly site report for Low Level Waste Repository Site
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
This report is issued as part of the Office for Nuclear Regulation’s (ONR) commitment to make information about inspection and regulatory activities relating to Low Level Waste Repository Site available to the public. Reports are distributed quarterly to members of the Low Level Waste Repository Site Stakeholder Group (SSG).
AMED e-Bulletin December 2011
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
This month’s ebulletin focuses on: Form MA1; Candidate diver medical questionnaire; MA2 medical forms and changes to contact details.
Next meeting of Hanson Cement Investigation Response Team (Public Health Wales release)
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
The sixth meeting of the Hanson Cement Investigation Response Team is taking place on Tuesday 6 December 2011 when experts from Public Health Wales, the Health Protection Agency, and the Health and Safety Executive will present the final elements of the investigation’s work.
‘Stress tests’ for UK Non Nuclear Power Plants – Progress Report, 5 December 2011
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Given that the EC stress tests only focus on nuclear power plants, HM Chief Inspector of Nuclear Installations decided to extend the stress test process to all other licensed nuclear installations within the UK. These licensed nuclear installations are designated as non nuclear power plants (non NPP). This report is the progress report on stress [...]
HSE Chair’s speech to IIG/HSE Workshop
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
‘The reform agenda’ – HSE Chair Judith Hackitt’s speech to IIG/HSE Workshop, London – 22 November 2011
Company fined after worker falls from balcony
Monday, December 5, 2011
A Pembroke Dock construction company and its director have been prosecuted after a labourer suffered serious injuries on a construction site.
Job vacancy details for Specialist Inspector – Mechanical Engineer
Monday, December 5, 2011
Job vacancy details are now available for the position of Mechanical Engineer within the Field Operations Directorate. Various locations.
Air transport case study – ExxonMobil hose-wrapping intervention to reduce pulling forces when refuelling aircraft
Monday, December 5, 2011
Employees engaged in aircraft refuelling operations are required to manually remove the refuelling hose from the rear of the fuelling truck. This case study describes the improvements made by ExxonMobil to reduce the manual handling risks.
Plumber given community service for putting people’s lives at risk
Monday, December 5, 2011
An Ipswich plumber who put lives at risk by illegally working on gas appliances has been awarded 100 hours of community service.
Catering and hospitality FAQs – Maintaining equipment
Monday, December 5, 2011
Answers to some of the frequently asked questions on maintaining equipment in the catering and hospitality industry.
Council fined for carbon monoxide leak at community centre
Friday, December 2, 2011
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council has been fined for endangering people’s health after carbon monoxide leaked from a gas boiler at a community centre. HSE prosecuted the local authority after members of a bridge club using the Westlands Community Centre in Whitfield Avenue called the fire service to deal with a suspected gas leak.
EDF Energy Nuclear Generation Ltd – Sizewell B, LI 528
Friday, December 2, 2011
EDF Energy Nuclear Generation Ltd, the operator (known as the licensee) of Sizewell B Power Station, has requested that the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) agrees to a proposed strategy for the long term management of intermediate level waste ion exchange resins.
New 2011 quarter 2 & 3 Nuclear LLC site reports – Wylfa, Sizewell A, Harwell, Tornes and Heysham 1 & 2
Friday, December 2, 2011
The Q2 and Q3 nuclear Local Liaison Committee reports for the period 1 April to 30 June and 1 July to 30 September 2011 for Magnox North Limited Wylfa, Magnox South Ltd Sizewell A, Harwell, Torness and Heysham 1 & 2 site reports are now available online.
Electrical safety FAQs – Quality and Continuity Regulations
Friday, December 2, 2011
Answers to some of the frequently asked questions on electricity safety, quality and continuity regulations includes: legislation, overhead lines, electricity supply companies, underground cables, substations and their security, electricity pylons, electricity meters and electromagnetic fields.
Firms in court over Liverpool highways worker’s fatal fall
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Two construction companies have been fined a total of £60,000 following the death of a worker who fell from a cherry picker on a dual carriageway in Liverpool.
Worker’s arm dragged into industrial conveyor belt
Thursday, December 1, 2011
A Cheshire factory worker could have lost his arm when it was dragged into an industrial conveyor belt, the 56-year-old from Northwich suffered a broken elbow, crush injuries to his left hand and bruising down the left-hand side of his body in the incident.
New and expectant mothers – Information for employers and employees
Thursday, December 1, 2011
This site provides useful information on what you must consider if you have any new or expectant mothers in your workplace. It will help employers and employees understand what their responsibilities are and what they need to do to comply with the law.
Nuclear LLC Q3 2011 reports – Aldermaston and Burghfield & Raynesway
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Local Liaison Committee reports for the period 1 July – 30 September 2011 (Q3) for AWE Aldermaston and Burghfield and Rolls-Royce Marine Power Operations Limited Raynesway are now available.
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