What's new at HSE » Wales http://news.hse.gov.uk News and updates from the Health and Safety Executive Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:51:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en Latest news and updates from HSE Wales http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/11/19/latest-news-and-updates-from-hse-wales/?rss=Wales http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/11/19/latest-news-and-updates-from-hse-wales/#comments Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:49:43 +0000 Gavin http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=5013 Sign up for free regular news and updates by email - in Welsh and English.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/11/19/latest-news-and-updates-from-hse-wales/feed/ Domestic safety issues in local authority and other rented housing http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/11/13/domestic-safety-issues-in-local-authority-and-other-rented-housing/?rss=Wales http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/11/13/domestic-safety-issues-in-local-authority-and-other-rented-housing/#comments Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:56:02 +0000 Fiona http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=5018 This Sector Information Minute provides background information to operational staff about domestic safety issues affecting local and public authorities in the context of landlords’ duties in social housing and other domestic accommodation.

It includes information from HSE domestic safety alerts on scalding risk from heating systems and explosion risk from redundant back boilers previously circulated to all local authorities in England, Scotland and Wales.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/11/13/domestic-safety-issues-in-local-authority-and-other-rented-housing/feed/ Myth of the month Welsh version http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/11/11/myth-of-the-month-welsh-version/?rss=Wales http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/11/11/myth-of-the-month-welsh-version/#comments Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:45:00 +0000 Fiona http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=5012 The welsh version of November 2008 myth poster ‘Children need to be wrapped in cotton wool to keep them safe’ is now available.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/11/11/myth-of-the-month-welsh-version/feed/ Health and safety in Wales http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/11/10/health-and-safety-in-wales/?rss=Wales http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/11/10/health-and-safety-in-wales/#comments Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:23:06 +0000 Gavin http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=5011 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.

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/11/10/health-and-safety-in-wales/feed/ HSE Enforcement Guide (England & Wales) updated http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/10/22/hse-enforcement-guide-england-wales-updated/?rss=Wales http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/10/22/hse-enforcement-guide-england-wales-updated/#comments Wed, 22 Oct 2008 07:21:18 +0000 Peter http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4932 HSE Enforcement Guide (England & Wales) has been updated.  The Enforcement Guide provides legal guidance to HSE staff in respect of their enforcement powers and duties. It will also be useful to other health and safety enforcement agencies. The information and advice it provides will assist HSE staff in the use of their discretion in making decisions.

View the HSE Enforcement Guide (England & Wales)

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/10/22/hse-enforcement-guide-england-wales-updated/feed/ Survey company prosecuted as asbestos campaign begins http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/10/22/survey-company-prosecuted-as-asbestos-campaign-begins/?rss=Wales http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/10/22/survey-company-prosecuted-as-asbestos-campaign-begins/#comments Wed, 22 Oct 2008 07:10:21 +0000 Fiona http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4927 An asbestos surveying company has been fined after being prosecuted by HSE for failing to identify asbestos insulation board in school buildings in Rhondda Cynon Taf during a series of type 2 asbestos surveys carried out for the Authority.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/10/22/survey-company-prosecuted-as-asbestos-campaign-begins/feed/ Preventing accidents to children on farms: Welsh version http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/10/15/preventing-accidents-to-children-on-farms-welsh-version/?rss=Wales http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/10/15/preventing-accidents-to-children-on-farms-welsh-version/#comments Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:37:05 +0000 Julian http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4893 Agriculture has one of the highest fatal injury rates of any industry in Great Britain, but is the only high-risk industry that has to deal with the constant presence of children. Farms are homes as well as workplaces, and visitors, including children, may also be present on farms.

Read the welsh version of this publication

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/10/15/preventing-accidents-to-children-on-farms-welsh-version/feed/ HSE enforcement policy statement: Welsh version http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/10/09/hse-enforcement-policy-statement-welsh-version/?rss=Wales http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/10/09/hse-enforcement-policy-statement-welsh-version/#comments Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:53:23 +0000 Julian http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4881 This document sets out the general principles and approach which the health and safety enforcing authorities (mainly HSE and local authorities) are expected to follow. All local authority and HSE staff who take enforcement decisions are required to follow HSE’s Enforcement Policy Statement. The Enforcement Policy Statement is in accordance with the Regulators’ Compliance Code and the regulatory principles required under the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006.

Read the Welsh version of the enforcement policy statement [51KB PDF]

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/10/09/hse-enforcement-policy-statement-welsh-version/feed/ Public consultations alerts http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/19/public-consultations-alerts/?rss=Wales 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/ Warning on handling hazardous materials after prosecution http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/10/warning-on-handling-hazardous-materials-after-prosecution/?rss=Wales http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/10/warning-on-handling-hazardous-materials-after-prosecution/#comments Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:12:27 +0000 Fiona http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4764 The HSE has told companies, particularly those in the major hazard sector, that they must ensure their workforce follows approved company safety procedures.

The warning comes after BAE Systems Land Systems (Munitions and Ordnance) Ltd was ordered to pay £50,000 in fines and costs of £15,000 at Cardiff Crown Court after a worker was severely burned at its site in Glascoed, Monmouthshire.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/10/warning-on-handling-hazardous-materials-after-prosecution/feed/ Ideal Business Show Wales 2008 http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/08/27/ideal-business-show-wales-2008/?rss=Wales http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/08/27/ideal-business-show-wales-2008/#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:41:02 +0000 steve http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4723 Free event 3 – 4 September, this two-day conference and exhibition offers practical advice and business expertise for owners, directors and entrepreneurs running small to medium sized businesses. National Indoor Athletic Centre, Cardiff.

For further details and registration for Ideal Business Show Wales

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/08/27/ideal-business-show-wales-2008/feed/ Myth of the Month - Welsh translation http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/08/27/myth-of-the-month-welsh-translation/?rss=Wales http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/08/27/myth-of-the-month-welsh-translation/#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:12:46 +0000 phil http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4716 The August 2008 Myth of the month poster “Even Mr Punch needs a written risk assessment” is now available in Welsh.

Welsh version of the Myth poster

 

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/08/27/myth-of-the-month-welsh-translation/feed/ Councillors’ handbook in Welsh http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/08/19/councillors%e2%80%99-handbook-in-welsh/?rss=Wales http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/08/19/councillors%e2%80%99-handbook-in-welsh/#comments Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:09:39 +0000 Fiona http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4688 A Welsh version of the publication ‘Your council’s role in health and safety regulation. Councillors’ handbook’ is now available.

View Councillors’ handbook publication [512KB]

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/08/19/councillors%e2%80%99-handbook-in-welsh/feed/ Launch of North Wales caravan site inspections http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/06/30/launch-of-north-wales-caravan-site-inspections/?rss=Wales http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/06/30/launch-of-north-wales-caravan-site-inspections/#comments Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:16:02 +0000 phil http://www.hsenews.com/2008/06/30/launch-of-north-wales-caravan-site-inspections/ A North Wales joint inspection programme into caravan sites was launched by the HSE and Local Authority Environmental Health Officers on Monday, 23 June.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/06/30/launch-of-north-wales-caravan-site-inspections/feed/ Fall shatters life of Rhondda carpenter http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/06/10/fall-shatters-life-of-rhondda-carpenter/?rss=Wales http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/06/10/fall-shatters-life-of-rhondda-carpenter/#comments Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:07:24 +0000 Fiona http://www.hsenews.com/2008/06/10/fall-shatters-life-of-rhondda-carpenter/ A five-metre fall left Rhondda carpenter David Morgan with serious injuries which may well have ended his career. Following the prosecution of his employers for the incident, HSE is warning companies to ensure they have safe systems in place for working at height.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/06/10/fall-shatters-life-of-rhondda-carpenter/feed/ Welsh construction industry conference http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/05/13/welsh-construction-industry-conference/?rss=Wales http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/05/13/welsh-construction-industry-conference/#comments Tue, 13 May 2008 11:42:54 +0000 Fiona http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/13/welsh-construction-industry-conference/ “Constructing Excellence: Now and Beyond London 2012: Business Opportunitie for Wales.” This conference offers an unparalleled opportunity for the Welsh construction industry to learn about the very real business prospects resulting from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and other forthcoming major events.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/05/13/welsh-construction-industry-conference/feed/ Workboost Wales - free health and safety advice http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/03/04/workboost-wales-free-health-and-safety-advice/?rss=Wales http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/03/04/workboost-wales-free-health-and-safety-advice/#comments Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:19:22 +0000 Ian http://www.hsenews.com/2008/03/04/workboost-wales-free-health-and-safety-advice/ Free and impartial advice on workplace health from the Welsh Assembly Government in partnership with HSE. Small and medium sized business in Wales can benefit from the new Workboost Wales pilot service. Workboost Wales offers tailored advice and help on workplace health, safety and return-to-work issues. All advice given and visits are confidential, impartial and free.

Find out about this new service in Wales

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/03/04/workboost-wales-free-health-and-safety-advice/feed/ Powys County Council joins HSE to hit back at ‘health and safety’ myths http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/04/powys-county-council-joins-hse-to-hit-back-at-%e2%80%98health-and-safety%e2%80%99-myths/?rss=Wales http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/04/powys-county-council-joins-hse-to-hit-back-at-%e2%80%98health-and-safety%e2%80%99-myths/#comments Mon, 04 Feb 2008 08:34:54 +0000 phil http://www.hsenews.com/2008/02/04/powys-county-council-joins-hse-to-hit-back-at-%e2%80%98health-and-safety%e2%80%99-myths/ Powys County Council today signs up to HSE’s campaign ‘ten principles of sensible risk management’ which gives organisations practical advice on what risk management should – and should not be about. The campaign aims to combat the growing number of myths that are undermining important health and safety legislation.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/04/powys-county-council-joins-hse-to-hit-back-at-%e2%80%98health-and-safety%e2%80%99-myths/feed/ Free leaflet ‘Workplace health, safety and welfare’ - Welsh version http://news.hse.gov.uk/2007/12/20/free-leaflet-workplace-health-safety-and-welfare-welsh-version/?rss=Wales http://news.hse.gov.uk/2007/12/20/free-leaflet-workplace-health-safety-and-welfare-welsh-version/#comments Thu, 20 Dec 2007 14:11:15 +0000 Fiona http://www.hsenews.com/2007/12/20/free-leaflet-workplace-health-safety-and-welfare-welsh-version/ The HSE publication INDG244, ‘Workplace Health, Safety and Welfare - a short guide for managers’ welsh version has been updated and is available for download.

View publication [PDF 70KB]

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2007/12/20/free-leaflet-workplace-health-safety-and-welfare-welsh-version/feed/ HSE warns of work at height dangers http://news.hse.gov.uk/2007/12/04/hse-warns-of-work-at-height-dangers/?rss=Wales http://news.hse.gov.uk/2007/12/04/hse-warns-of-work-at-height-dangers/#comments Tue, 04 Dec 2007 11:41:50 +0000 HSE news http://www.hsenews.com/2007/12/04/hse-warns-of-work-at-height-dangers/ HSE warns companies whose business involves working at height to ensure they provide suitable safety equipment and have appropriate procedures in place before allowing their staff to work in potentially dangerous situations.

It follows the prosecution of a North Wales roofing contractor when one of his employees died, after a fall through a skylight.

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