What's new at HSE » Health services

Scotland events

Fiona — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:50:28 +0000

Details of three additional events have been added to the Scotland events page these are: Scottish Fire and Forensic Conference 19 November 2008, Health and Safety in Care Homes (Lanarkshire) 4 February 2009 and health and Safety in Care Homes (Edinburgh) 5 February 2009.

View further information on these events

Latest news and updates from HSE Wales

Gavin — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:49:43 +0000

Health and safety in Wales

Gavin — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:23:06 +0000

HSE has launched a new bi-lingual website aimed at keeping people working in Wales up to date with the latest health and safety news and events from HSE Wales.

Visit the the HSE Wales website.

Twin gods put nonsense before care - response

Fiona — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:43:45 +0000

Dr Paul Stollard, HSE Director Scotland, responds to an article in the Scotsman.

View response

Radiation Protection News - new issue

Peter — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:47:11 +0000

Contains articles on European proposals to recast the basic safety standards directives, work on ionising radiation equipment in hospitals…

RP News - 22 September 2008

Proposed guidance on blood-borne viruses in the workplace

Paul — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:21:05 +0000

Have your say on proposed changes to guidance document: “Protection against blood-borne infections in the workplace: HIV and hepatitis” - last published in 1996.

Draft of - Protection against blood-borne infections in the workplace: HIV and hepatitis.

Public consultations alerts

Gavin — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 10:40:09 +0000

Sign up email or mobile phone text alerts to be informed about new consultations, reminders and results of consultations…

Skin disease at work

Gavin — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:34:58 +0000

New to skin disease in the workplace? The skin at work website provides straight-forward information and advice to help you understand and manage the risks.

Visit the Skin at Work website

Procuring slip-resistant footwear

Fiona — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 09:02:34 +0000

A new guide sets out advice and top tips when purchasing footwear, taking into account comfort, durability as well as safety features, such as toe protection.

View protective footwear procurement advice

Hospital fined following injuries to a cleaner

Fiona — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:11:07 +0000

HSE is urging hospitals to ensure that suitable protective devices are used where electrical equipment is used in a damp environment, after a hospital employee suffered severe injuries whilst operating a steam cleaner at work.

View press release

Moving & Handling People

steve — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 07:19:56 +0000

London: 29 - 30 January 2009, organised by the Disabled Living Foundation. The event is intended to provide delegates from both health and social care settings with information on up to date thinking on safer handling.

For further details of the Moving & handling people event

GMO Public Register Report

phil — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:31:25 +0000

The Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) Public Register Report holds information on how organisations are using GMO products.

View the GMO public register

National Back Exchange Conference 2008

steve — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:23:09 +0000

September 29th - 1st October, Hinckley, Leicestershire. The conference is designed to meet the needs of those working at operational and strategic levels in health and social care in the promotion of musculoskeletal health for all.

Further details and booking information

Medical forms

Fiona — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 07:04:26 +0000

Three further forms are now available: FODMS98 - Initial medical assessment, FODMS102 - Notification to employer of bio results of medical surveillance and FODMS103 - Certification of fitness/unfitness. (These are read only versions and will require printing before being completed).

View the medical forms

‘Trust failed patients’ HSE Chief Executive responds

Fiona — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:58:57 +0000

Geoffrey Podger, Chief Executive, Health and Safety Executive responds to a letter in the Daily Mail.

View response

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust not to be investigated

Peter — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:21:29 +0000

HSE and Kent Police today announced the conclusion of a joint review of a Healthcare Commission report published in October 2007 into outbreaks of Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust.

Read the press release in full

Safe use of bedrails

Peter — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:20:59 +0000

In collaboration with BUPA, HSE is pleased to introduce practical guidance and advice on the safe use of bedrails.

Find out more

Skin at work advice for medical and health and safety professionals

steve — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:39:03 +0000

Work-related skin diseases (WRSDs) can affect people in a wide range of occupations, this part of the site deals with WRSDs in more technical depth. It includes information on; the causes of WRSDs, details of research and links to training tools.

View the skin at work advice

Royal College of Physicians - aspects of latex allergies leaflets

HSE news — Fri, 23 May 2008 08:20:47 +0000

The Royal College of Physicians’ Occupational Health Clinical Effectiveness Unit have developed 4 leaflets on managing occupational aspects of latex allergies, these include:

Latex allergy: national guideline
Summary leaflet for employers
Summary leaflet for employees
Summary leaflet for healthcare professionals

View the leaflets

Latex allergy: occupational aspects of management

Peter — Wed, 21 May 2008 07:28:04 +0000

National Health Service (NHS) Plus has released some evidence based guidance on occupational aspects of latex allergy management.

Latex allergy: occupational aspects of management