A rice manufacturing company has been fined £140,000 for health and safety breaches after one of its employees died when his leg became entangled in a machine.
What’s new at HSE
CD223 - HSE’s Single Equality Scheme - shorter version
A shorter version of HSE’s Single Equality Scheme - which HSE is currently seeking public consultation on.
Food manufacturer ordered to pay almost £95,000
Food manufacturing firm Tulip Limited has been ordered to pay £94,523 in fines and costs after one of its employees
Pet food firm fined £100,000
A pet food manufacturer has today been fined £100,000 and ordered to pay £28,380.91 costs at Northampton Crown
Chemical burns prompt HSE prosecution of Leicestershire firm
HSE has warned companies of their duty to protect employees working with chemicals after two workers were burnt at
Updated chemicals advice praised by small businesses
New, easy to use guidance is available for businesses on how to deal with hazardous substances in the workplace.
Violence at work - tell us what you think
As part of the evaluation of the work-related violence website and toolkit we would like to know more about visitors to
Managing asbestos in social housing event
23 November 2009 in London - arranged to provide guidance to social landlords including local authorities, housing
Organising firework displays?
November 5: Bonfire Night. Firework displays should be enjoyable and spectacular occasions – but they obviously
Nuclear LLC report - Harwell and Winfrith
The Local Liaison Committee quarterly reports for the period 1 July to 30 September 2009 (Q3) for Research Sites
Joint Regulatory Position Statement: EPR Pressurised Water Reactor
The UK, French and Finnish nuclear regulators are currently working to assess the EPR Pressurised Water Reactor. In
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expeditions
The Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA) has released a new Inspector Guidance Note as a result
Processing of licence applications for new nuclear sites
Guidance that informs the assessment of applications for licences for new nuclear sites. That licensing function is
National Stress Awareness Day 2009
HSE is pleased to support National Stress Awareness Day 2009. This year’s International Stress Management
Hidden killer warning for tradesmen in Scotland
Tradesmen across Scotland are the target of a new national campaign warning them to beware of a hidden killer - asbestos.
Crackdown on Scotland’s quarry deaths and injuries
A new team of specialist inspectors has been assembled to crackdown on death, injury and ill-health in quarries and
Britain’s biggest workplace killer - death toll tops 35,000
A new generation of workers are at risk unless building trades get to grips with Britain’s biggest workplace killer -
Health and safety rules stop classroom experiments
Myth of the Month - November 2009. The reality: Hands-on lessons are an essential part of learning. They bring
Pressure on to tackle stress as business loses out
HSE is supporting National Stress Awareness Day as statistics reveal more than 11 million working days were lost to
27th meeting of the Asbestos Liaison Group - 3 November 2009
The agenda has been published for the 27th meeting of the Asbestos Liaison Group, 3 November 2009

