The agenda for the meeting of the Offshore Industry Advisory Committee (OIAC) to be held on 23 March 2010 at Lord Cullen House, Aberdeen is now available
What’s new at HSE
Local Authority Circular – The control of silica risks associated with kerb, paving and block cutting
Friday, March 19, 2010
This circular provides specific guidance on the control and enforcement of Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) issues associated with kerb, paving and block cutting in the construction industry.
Flood-hit town gets safety support
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Health and safety advisers have been offering support to businesses in Cockermouth, nearly four months on from the floods which devastated the town.
Fines after worker left brain damaged by fall
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Two directors of a decorating firm have been prosecuted after a worker was left brain damaged while working at a residential refurbishment.
Aberdeenshire company fined after apprentice joiner injured in fall
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
An Ellon based firm has been fined after a 17-year-old apprentice joiner fell from the first floor of a house he was working on.
Construction company fined £10,000 after workers taken to hospital with lead poisoning
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
HSE today issued a reminder on the dangers of exposure to lead paint in the workplace. It follows the prosecution of a Perthshire company after two workers were admitted to hospital with acute lead poisoning.
RR779 – Review of FLACS version 9.0: Dispersion modelling capabilities
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
The principle objective of this report is to review the suitability of FLACS for modelling dispersion by examining the underlying theoretical basis of the model and its verification and validation.
Quarries National Joint Advisory Committee
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
The agenda for the 10 March 2010 meeting and the minutes for the 7 October 2009 meeting of the Quarries National Joint Advisory Committee (QNJAC) are now available.
Farmers urged to wear protective clothing when treating sheep
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Farmers and workers who treat livestock, particularly sheep, are urged to follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) when using the products.
Newquay hotel fined for safety concerns at building site
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
A Newquay-based company has been fined £3,000 for putting builders at risk on one of its hotel construction sites in the town.
Safety first ensures A40 in Pembrokeshire doesn’t turn into a slip road
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
The Welsh Assembly Government is supporting a campaign by HSE to reduce slips, trips and falls in the workplace, and has held up a flagship road scheme in Pembrokeshire as an example of good practice.
Shattered Lives – give us your feedback
Monday, March 15, 2010
Roadshows held to encourage cleaner air in workplaces
Monday, March 15, 2010
A series of interactive roadshows have been helping employers in industries such as welding and stonemasonry understand the risks of exposure to dusts, gases, mists, fumes and vapours.
A quarter of Greater Manchester construction sites fail safety inspections
Monday, March 15, 2010
More than a quarter of the construction sites visited in Greater Manchester last week failed safety inspections.
HSE Chair Speech – Schools Health and Safety Conference
Monday, March 15, 2010
HSE Chair Judith Hackitt’s speech from the Schools Health and Safety Conference, 11 March 2010
Keep your workplace “safe and sound” – practical help and guidance
Monday, March 15, 2010
Find out how you can improve the involvement of workers to keep your workplace “safe and sound”.
HSE Chair Speech – Local Government Strategy Workshop
Monday, March 15, 2010
HSE Chair Judith Hackitt’s speech from the Local Government Strategy Workshop, 10 March 2010
Corus fined after mobile crane overturns
Friday, March 12, 2010
A worker at one of Europe’s biggest manufacturers escaped with only minor injuries after the crane he was operating overturned.
‘Do your bit’ to reduce death and injury in the workplace
Friday, March 12, 2010
Bosses are being encouraged to get their employees more involved in health and safety in a bid to reduce injury and ill health.
HSE in Europe
Friday, March 12, 2010
HSE, on behalf of the UK Government, is responsible for negotiating and transposing European legislation relating to occupational safety and health (OSH).
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