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HSE publications translated – Information and advice in world languages

HSE welcomes people of all nationalities and ethnic backgrounds to its web site. If you are looking for information, help or guidance a number of publications have been translated into languages other than English. HSE publications translated – Information and advice in world languages

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 10:30 am

BOAD free events nationwide – new dates

Business Advice Open Days nationwide – free quality advice and information; helping you run a successful business. New dates and venues have been added. Business Advice Open Days are the largest cross government business support roadshows of their kind, dedicated to providing free information and support to your business. BOAD free events nationwide – new dates

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 8:00 am

Quarry firm fined after worker plunge in 30-tonne wheel loader

A quarry operator was today fined £30,000 after a 30-tonne wheel loader vehicle overturned and slid almost 16ft down a sand stockpile. Humberside Aggregates and Excavations Ltd, of Newport Road, North Cave, East Yorkshire, was also ordered to pay £10,590 in costs after pleading guilty to three separate breaches of Quarries Regulations 1999 in the prosecution [...]

Posted on 28 July 2010 | 5:00 pm

HSE targets ageing installations with new offshore inspection programme

A new inspection programme of offshore oil and gas installations on the UK continental shelf is underway to ensure that ageing infrastructure does not adversely affect safety. After 40 years of oil and gas production in the UK sector of the North Sea, more than half of fixed platforms have exceeded their original design life or [...]

Posted on 28 July 2010 | 4:40 pm

Provision of development of three pilot vocational “Learning Products”

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is inviting tenders for the provision of development of three pilot vocational “Learning Products”. The service will include the challenge of bringing about behavioral change, particularly in relation to occupational health diseases requires a certain amount of creative thinking, to look beyond the standard routes of influence and find new [...]

Posted on 28 July 2010 | 2:45 pm

RR819: A small survey of exposure to rubber process dust, rubber fume and N-nitrosamines

This report was carried out in support of HSE’s FIT3 Disease Reduction Programme Cancer Project’s aim to develop a strategy to reduce the incidence of occupational cancer in Great Britain. RR819 – A small survey of exposure to rubber process dust, rubber fume and N-nitrosamines

Posted on 28 July 2010 | 1:15 pm

Provision of practical training for Agriculture Safety and Health Awareness Days (SHAD’s)

Safety and Health Awareness Days (SHAD’s) are a key workstream in the ‘Agriculture Revisited’ initiative. They are aimed at farmers and are free of charge. They are based on practical demonstrations covering everyday hazards focused on the main causes of fatal and major injuries and ill health. HSE has run over 140 of these events in [...]

Posted on 28 July 2010 | 11:07 am

Workyear 2010/2011: Inspection of premises using MbOCA and isocyanates in the manufacture of moulded polyurethane articles

This SIM provides guidance to inspectors on exposure to MbOCA and isocyanates in the manufacture of moulded polyurethane articles. View SIM 03/2010/07 – Workyear 2010/2011: Inspection of premises using MbOCA and isocyanates in the manufacture of moulded polyurethane articles

Posted on 28 July 2010 | 9:02 am

Buncefield prosecution – HSE podcast July 2010

In this episode: We talk to HSE’s Deputy Chief Executive, Kevin Myers, about the prosecution of five companies held responsible for the explosion at Buncefield Oil Storage Depot in 2005. Buncefield prosecution – HSE podcast July 2010

Posted on 28 July 2010 | 7:58 am

HSE Board meeting agenda – July 28 2010

The agenda for the July 28 2010 HSE Board meeting has been added to the website. View the HSE Board meeting agenda – July 28 2010

Posted on 27 July 2010 | 4:20 pm

FAQs – Do employers have to provide personal protective equipment?

The relevant regulations are the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992. Regulation 4 states: Every employer shall ensure that suitable personal protective equipment is provided to his employees who may be exposed to a risk to their health or safety while at work. Listen to HSE’s Infoline answer this question

Posted on 27 July 2010 | 10:00 am

Construction Infonet – July 2010

July’s Construction infonet is now available online, June and May are also available from the archives. Read July’s Construction Infonet View the Construction infonet archive

Posted on 27 July 2010 | 9:05 am

Publication of HSE Annual Report and Accounts 2009/10

The Annual Report reports on delivery of the HSE Business Plan 2009/10 together with other key developments in the organisation during the year. The Accounts include operating costs, recognised gains and losses, cash flows and a statement of financial position for HSE at 31 March 2010. View the HSE Annual Report and Accounts 2009/10

Posted on 26 July 2010 | 4:00 pm

Advice on acceptance criteria for damaged passive fire protection coatings on offshore installations

This SPC introduces Offshore Information Sheet 12/2007, which provides guidance for evaluating the condition of passive fire protective coatings found offshore, and prioritising any repair action required. Feedback on issues raised as a result of inspections would be welcomed by OSD3.2. This SPC replaces SPC/Tech/OSD/36, which has been withdrawn. Advice on acceptance criteria for damaged passive fire [...]

Posted on 26 July 2010 | 10:00 am

Riser emergency shut down valve (ESDV) leakage assessment

This document describes how HSE assesses the acceptability of riser emergency shutdown valve (ESDV) leakage rates. This SPC replaces SPC/Tech/OSD/26 which has been withdrawn. Riser emergency shut down valve (ESDV) leakage assessment – view this document in full

Posted on 26 July 2010 | 8:02 am

Good and best practice offshore – collection of examples

OSD need to identify and collect examples of good and best practice from regulatory interventions offshore. This SPC advises how this will be done. Good and best practice offshore – collection of examples view this document in full

Posted on 23 July 2010 | 5:05 pm

Focus on…Serious accident on spindle moulder

A worker making glazing beads on a spindle moulder received serious injuries to his hand, including amputations, when it went into the cutters as a result of a kickback. There was no false fence, tunnel guard or power feed fitted, so all the cutter block was exposed. The injuries were made much worse as ‘old style’ [...]

Posted on 23 July 2010 | 4:06 pm

Operational circulars on REACH. OC 253/11, OC 253/12 and OC 253/13

OC 253/11 – REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) – Guidance on the Regulation Read circular OC 253/11 OC 253/12 – Arrangements for the enforcement of REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) Read circular OC 253/12 OC 253/13 – Guidance on the interaction between COSHH and REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) Read circular [...]

Posted on 23 July 2010 | 3:00 pm

Hospitality Industry Newsletter – Issue 2

Articles include: Working in Great Britain from overseas; Shattered Lives Campaign – the latest from HSE; Skin at work; Off sick and worried about your job; Workers’ health and safety; Do your bit with subsidised training from HSE; and Request a ‘Danger’ display card. Read the Hospitality Industry Newsletter – Issue 2

Posted on 23 July 2010 | 2:00 pm

RR821 – Gathering intelligence from referrals to HSL for hand-arm vibration syndrome

This report details three separate pieces of work, which are linked by the fact that they involve surveying individuals assessed for hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) at the Health and Safety Laboratory (HSL), or the customers responsible for referring them. Read RR821 – Gathering intelligence from referrals to HSL for hand-arm vibration syndrome in full

Posted on 23 July 2010 | 9:00 am

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Suffolk Office: 30 Medway Road, Ipswich, IP3 0QH.
Merseyside Office: Unit 15, Ashcroft Centre, Knowsley Industrial Park, Ashcroft Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L33 7TW
Manchester Office: 1 Portland Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M1 3BE
Leeds Office: 14 King Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 2HL
Birmingham Office: 1 Victoria Square, Birmingham, West Midlands, B1 1BD