What's new at HSE » First aid at work http://news.hse.gov.uk News and updates from the Health and Safety Executive Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:00:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en DVD: Signposts for health and safety http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/26/dvd-signposts-for-health-and-safety-2/ http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/26/dvd-signposts-for-health-and-safety-2/#comments Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:30:49 +0000 Julian http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4849 Originally broadcast on BBC2 as 10 half-hour programmes - a variety of small businesses show how they have successfully dealt with health and safety at work issues.

Visit the Signposts page and view extracts from the DVD

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/26/dvd-signposts-for-health-and-safety-2/feed/ Proposed guidance on blood-borne viruses in the workplace http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/22/proposed-guidance-on-blood-borne-viruses-in-the-workplace/ http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/22/proposed-guidance-on-blood-borne-viruses-in-the-workplace/#comments Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:21:05 +0000 Paul http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4822 Have your say on proposed changes to guidance document: “Protection against blood-borne infections in the workplace: HIV and hepatitis” - last published in 1996.

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/22/proposed-guidance-on-blood-borne-viruses-in-the-workplace/feed/ Public consultations alerts http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/19/public-consultations-alerts/ http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/19/public-consultations-alerts/#comments Fri, 19 Sep 2008 10:40:09 +0000 Gavin http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4823 Sign up email or mobile phone text alerts to be informed about new consultations, reminders and results of consultations…

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/19/public-consultations-alerts/feed/ Working at height roadshow http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/12/working-at-height-roadshow/ http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/12/working-at-height-roadshow/#comments Fri, 12 Sep 2008 06:59:37 +0000 steve http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4788 National Construction College, Erith, Kent - 25 September 2008. The Road show will comprise a series of practical demonstrations, presentations and exhibits that relate to working at height.

 Further information on work at height roadshow

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/12/working-at-height-roadshow/feed/ DVD - Signposts for health and safety http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/08/29/dvd-signposts-for-health-and-safety/ http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/08/29/dvd-signposts-for-health-and-safety/#comments Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:20:58 +0000 steve http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4727 A compilation of films for small businesses, Originally broadcast on BBC2 as 10 half-hour programmes. A variety of small businesses show how they have successfully dealt health and safety issues. The content has been updated as much as possible to reflect for example, recent changes to smoking in the workplace and noise exposure limits.

Signposts for health and safety - DVD

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/08/29/dvd-signposts-for-health-and-safety/feed/ First aid at work newsletter - Issue 4 http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/08/01/first-aid-at-work-newsletter-issue-4/ http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/08/01/first-aid-at-work-newsletter-issue-4/#comments Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:27:43 +0000 phil http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4617 In this issue of the First Aid at Work (FAW) newsletter: review of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and frequently asked questions on first aid at work.

Download the newsletter [PDF 102kb]

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/08/01/first-aid-at-work-newsletter-issue-4/feed/ Recent communications on first aid at work http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/07/04/recent-communications-on-first-aid-at-work/ http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/07/04/recent-communications-on-first-aid-at-work/#comments Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:38:30 +0000 Fiona http://www.hsenews.com/2008/07/04/recent-communications-on-first-aid-at-work/ HSE has become aware of recent communications put out widely to the first aid community, in part relating to draft guidance which was previously subject to consultation. As first aid training providers have seen these communications, some have contacted HSE. This should clarify any confusion that may have been caused.

View statement

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/07/04/recent-communications-on-first-aid-at-work/feed/ First aid regulations review updates http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/06/25/first-aid-regulations-review-updates/ http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/06/25/first-aid-regulations-review-updates/#comments Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:39:23 +0000 Fiona http://www.hsenews.com/2008/06/25/first-aid-regulations-review-updates/ Two updates have been added to the first aid at work regulations review information:

  • June 2008 - Updates on guidance and delivery of first aid at work training by third parties
  • June 2008 - Implementation of changes to first aid training and approval arrangements

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/06/25/first-aid-regulations-review-updates/feed/ First aid at work stakeholder meeting http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/06/09/first-aid-at-work-stakeholder-meeting/ http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/06/09/first-aid-at-work-stakeholder-meeting/#comments Mon, 09 Jun 2008 22:15:55 +0000 Fiona http://www.hsenews.com/2008/06/09/first-aid-at-work-stakeholder-meeting/ Summary of the first aid at work stakeholder meeting held in Redgrave Court on 2 May 2008.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/06/09/first-aid-at-work-stakeholder-meeting/feed/ The Event Safety Guide (HSG 195) - update http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/04/29/the-event-safety-guide-hsg-195-update/ http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/04/29/the-event-safety-guide-hsg-195-update/#comments Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:17:00 +0000 Peter http://www.hsenews.com/2008/04/29/the-event-safety-guide-hsg-195-update/ With changes in legislation and practices over time, it is inevitable that some areas of guidance will become out of date and are currently engaged in revising and updating the Event Safety Guide. However; we’ve recently been asked to clarify the position of paramedics and ambulance technicians.

Event Safety Guide: medical, ambulance and first aid management

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/04/29/the-event-safety-guide-hsg-195-update/feed/ First aid at work newsletter - Issue 3 http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/01/29/first-aid-at-work-newsletter-issue-3/ http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/01/29/first-aid-at-work-newsletter-issue-3/#comments Tue, 29 Jan 2008 10:15:23 +0000 HSE news http://www.hsenews.com/2008/01/29/first-aid-at-work-newsletter-issue-3/ This issue of the first aid at work (FAW) newsletter for FAW training providers gives you an update on:

  • Review of the FAW Regulations
  • Selection of a contractor to support HSE’s approval and monitoring activities from April 2008
  • Fees for approval and monitoring activities in 2008/09

Download the newsletter [PDF 122KB]

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/01/29/first-aid-at-work-newsletter-issue-3/feed/ First aid approvals in Scotland http://news.hse.gov.uk/2007/11/29/first-aid-approvals-in-scotland/ http://news.hse.gov.uk/2007/11/29/first-aid-approvals-in-scotland/#comments Thu, 29 Nov 2007 08:22:13 +0000 Fiona http://www.hsenews.com/2007/11/29/first-aid-approvals-in-scotland/ This paper will be of interest to employer duty holders, first aiders and first aid training providers based in Scotland, It outlines HSE’s current position on introducing a new training regime for first aiders in the workplace.

View the information

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2007/11/29/first-aid-approvals-in-scotland/feed/ First aid at work newsletter http://news.hse.gov.uk/2007/10/12/first-aid-at-work-newsletter-2/ http://news.hse.gov.uk/2007/10/12/first-aid-at-work-newsletter-2/#comments Fri, 12 Oct 2007 07:49:00 +0000 phil http://www.hsenews.com/2007/10/12/first-aid-at-work-newsletter-2/ October 2007 - issue 2 of the HSE First aid at work newsletter has now been published. In this edition, frequently asked questions, review of Health and Safety First Aid Regulations 1981 and HSE’s external contractor for 2007/08.

View this newsletter [PDF 362KB]

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2007/10/12/first-aid-at-work-newsletter-2/feed/ First aid at work training http://news.hse.gov.uk/2007/08/02/first-aid-at-work-training/ http://news.hse.gov.uk/2007/08/02/first-aid-at-work-training/#comments Thu, 02 Aug 2007 14:29:35 +0000 phil http://www.hsenews.com/2007/08/02/first-aid-at-work-training/ HSE is seeking expressions of interest to provide services in support of its First Aid at Work (FAW) Training regulatory functions under the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.

Contract opportunities

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2007/08/02/first-aid-at-work-training/feed/ Talking leaflets http://news.hse.gov.uk/2007/07/19/talking-leaflets/ http://news.hse.gov.uk/2007/07/19/talking-leaflets/#comments Thu, 19 Jul 2007 08:59:15 +0000 HSE news http://www.hsenews.com/2007/07/19/talking-leaflets/ A selection of Health and Safety Executive (HSE) publications are now available in audio format, covering a range of topics including risk assessment, gas safety, homeworking and stress prevention.

Visit HSE’s talking leaflets section

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2007/07/19/talking-leaflets/feed/ First aid at work newsletter http://news.hse.gov.uk/2007/06/05/first-aid-at-work-newsletter/ http://news.hse.gov.uk/2007/06/05/first-aid-at-work-newsletter/#comments Tue, 05 Jun 2007 11:02:48 +0000 HSE news http://www.hsenews.com/2007/06/05/first-aid-at-work-newsletter/ The first edition of the FAW newsletter is now available from the HSE website.

The newsletter will keep you up to date on approval and monitoring issues, and provide responses to questions/issues raised by the industry.

View the newsletter [PDF 80kb]

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2007/06/05/first-aid-at-work-newsletter/feed/ How to become a first aid training provider http://news.hse.gov.uk/2007/02/06/how-to-become-a-first-aid-training-provider/ http://news.hse.gov.uk/2007/02/06/how-to-become-a-first-aid-training-provider/#comments Tue, 06 Feb 2007 17:03:25 +0000 HSE news http://www.hsenews.com/2007/02/06/how-to-become-a-first-aid-training-provider/ The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 require that in order to provide first aid to their employees who are injured or become ill at work, employers must have adequate and appropriate equipment, facilities and personnel. Updated information is now available for training providers who wish to run first aid at work courses. Training providers need to apply to FAAMS for approval. Applicants need to fill in a questionnaire, as well as read and fufill the requirements of the associated guidance.

Read the training information 

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2007/02/06/how-to-become-a-first-aid-training-provider/feed/ Basic advice on first aid at work http://news.hse.gov.uk/2006/12/01/basic-advice-on-first-aid-at-work/ http://news.hse.gov.uk/2006/12/01/basic-advice-on-first-aid-at-work/#comments Fri, 01 Dec 2006 09:23:42 +0000 Fiona http://www.hsenews.com/2006/12/01/basic-advice-on-first-aid-at-work/ This Welsh language leaflet contains basic advice on first aid for use in an emergency - INDG347w

Read the leaflet [PDF 131kb]

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2006/12/01/basic-advice-on-first-aid-at-work/feed/ First aid at work: your questions answered http://news.hse.gov.uk/2006/11/30/first-aid-at-work-your-questions-answered/ http://news.hse.gov.uk/2006/11/30/first-aid-at-work-your-questions-answered/#comments Thu, 30 Nov 2006 12:48:17 +0000 Fiona http://www.hsenews.com/2006/11/30/first-aid-at-work-your-questions-answered/ This Welsh language leaflet answers some basic questions about first-aid provision It is aimed at employers in small and medium-sized enterprises, but useful to all employers, managers and others involved in first aid. INDG214w.

Read the leaflet [PDF 68kb]

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2006/11/30/first-aid-at-work-your-questions-answered/feed/ Basic advice on first aid at work (revised) INDG347(rev1) http://news.hse.gov.uk/2006/09/14/basic-advice-on-first-aid-at-work-revised-indg347rev1/ http://news.hse.gov.uk/2006/09/14/basic-advice-on-first-aid-at-work-revised-indg347rev1/#comments Thu, 14 Sep 2006 16:13:04 +0000 HSE news http://www.hsenews.com/2006/09/14/basic-advice-on-first-aid-at-work-revised-indg347rev1/ This leaflet contains basic advice on first aid for use in an emergency.

Read the publication [PDF 75kb]

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