What's new at HSE - http://www.hsenews.com News and updates from the Health and Safety Executive Thu, 15 May 2008 09:07:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.2 en Transitional arrangements for NONS being replaced by REACH http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/15/transitional-arrangements-for-nons-being-replaced-by-reach/?rss= Thu, 15 May 2008 09:07:00 +0000 HSE Health and safety Chemicals HSE http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/15/transitional-arrangements-for-nons-being-replaced-by-reach/ As of June 1st 2008 NONS will be replaced by REACH and notifiers responsibilities under the NONS regulations are repealed.

Find out more about the transistional arrangements

]]> http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/15/transitional-arrangements-for-nons-being-replaced-by-reach/feed/ Protect your lungs when using cut-off saws http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/14/protect-your-lungs-when-using-cut-off-saws/?rss= Wed, 14 May 2008 08:26:54 +0000 HSE Asthma Construction Health and safety Free leaflet HSE http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/14/protect-your-lungs-when-using-cut-off-saws/ Time to clear the air! HSE and the Highways Agency have produced this leaflet which explains how stone dust exposure can affect your health and what you can do to control the risks.

Read the time to clear the air leaflet [200kb PDF]

]]> http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/14/protect-your-lungs-when-using-cut-off-saws/feed/ Latest construction e-Bulletin http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/14/new-construction-e-bulletin-online/?rss= Wed, 14 May 2008 08:24:31 +0000 HSE Construction Health and safety HSE http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/14/new-construction-e-bulletin-online/ The May 2008 construction e-Bulletin is now available in this issue, SED 2008, F10 notifications, new construction case studies and guidance.

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]]> http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/14/new-construction-e-bulletin-online/feed/ Local exhaust ventilation website launched http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/14/local-exhaust-ventilation-website-launched/?rss= Wed, 14 May 2008 08:18:44 +0000 HSE Asthma Health and safety Woodworking HSE http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/14/local-exhaust-ventilation-website-launched/ A new website has been launched to complement HSE guidance on how to apply and use local exhaust ventilation (LEV) to remove airborne contaminants from the workplace before people breathe them in.

View the LEV website

]]> http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/14/local-exhaust-ventilation-website-launched/feed/ Time to clear the air! http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/14/time-to-clear-the-air/?rss= Wed, 14 May 2008 08:16:51 +0000 HSE Asthma Health and safety Woodworking Free leaflet HSE http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/14/time-to-clear-the-air/ A workers’ pocket guide to local exhaust ventilation (LEV) is now available to download.

INDG409 - Time to clear the air! [PDF 61KB]

]]> http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/14/time-to-clear-the-air/feed/ LEV - ‘Clearing the air’ leaflet http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/14/lev-clearing-the-air-leaflet/?rss= Wed, 14 May 2008 08:15:35 +0000 HSE Asthma Health and safety Woodworking Free leaflet HSE http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/14/lev-clearing-the-air-leaflet/ A simple guide to buying and using local exhaust ventilation (LEV) is now available to download.

INDG408 - Clearing the air [PDF 193KB]

]]> http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/14/lev-clearing-the-air-leaflet/feed/ Cooperation between HSE and the coal authority http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/13/cooperation-between-hse-and-the-coal-authority/?rss= Tue, 13 May 2008 11:45:23 +0000 HSE Health and safety HSE Mining Internal operational instructions & guidance http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/13/cooperation-between-hse-and-the-coal-authority/ This updated operational circular informs Inspectors of the liaison arrangements between HSE and the Coal Authority, their emergency response to surface hazards from former coal mine workings and their archiving for HSE of coal mine and opencast site abandonment plans. This version includes revised arrangements for communications about opencast sites and adds the agreement arising out of the Hampton Report.

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]]> http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/13/cooperation-between-hse-and-the-coal-authority/feed/ Speech by Judith Hackitt at IOSH luncheon http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/13/speech-by-judith-hackitt-at-iosh-luncheon/?rss= Tue, 13 May 2008 11:44:16 +0000 HSE About us Health and safety HSE Risk http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/13/speech-by-judith-hackitt-at-iosh-luncheon/ Speech by Judith Hackitt CBE, HSE Chair at the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Annual Honorary Vice Presidents’ luncheon, House of Lords, 8 May 2008.

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]]> http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/13/speech-by-judith-hackitt-at-iosh-luncheon/feed/ Welsh construction industry conference http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/13/welsh-construction-industry-conference/?rss= Tue, 13 May 2008 11:42:54 +0000 HSE Construction Health and safety Events Wales HSE 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://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/13/welsh-construction-industry-conference/feed/ Scouting for leaders response http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/13/scouting-for-leaders-response/?rss= Tue, 13 May 2008 11:41:35 +0000 HSE Health and safety HSE Putting the record straight http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/13/scouting-for-leaders-response/ Judith Hackitt, Health and Safety Executive Chair, responds to a Daily Mail article ‘Scouting for leaders’ 7 May 2008.

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]]> http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/13/scouting-for-leaders-response/feed/ Selling to HSE - paper contract updated http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/12/selling-to-hse-paper-contract-updated/?rss= Mon, 12 May 2008 11:26:07 +0000 HSE Health and safety HSE Procurement http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/12/selling-to-hse-paper-contract-updated/ The information on the copier and printing paper contract has been updated. HSE follows UK Government and European Commission policy on public sector procurement and complies with the appropriate legal requirements to acquire our core products and services by competition whenever possible.

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]]> http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/12/selling-to-hse-paper-contract-updated/feed/ HSE Safety Alert: Explosion risk from redundant domestic back boilers http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/12/hse-safety-alert-explosion-risk-from-redundant-domestic-back-boilers/?rss= Mon, 12 May 2008 11:24:35 +0000 HSE Health and safety Press release Local Authorities HSE Safety alerts http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/12/hse-safety-alert-explosion-risk-from-redundant-domestic-back-boilers/ HSE has issued a safety alert aimed at homeowners, tenants, landlords and heating professionals following five incidents in the last five years where redundant solid fuel back boilers exploded. A number of these incidents led to injury and sadly in one case a fatality.

Read the press release in full

]]> http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/12/hse-safety-alert-explosion-risk-from-redundant-domestic-back-boilers/feed/ COMAH application at surface treatment sites http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/12/comah-application-at-surface-treatment-sites/?rss= Mon, 12 May 2008 11:22:44 +0000 HSE Health and safety COMAH Chemicals HSE Manufacturing http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/12/comah-application-at-surface-treatment-sites/ This circular is to advise Field Operations Directorate (FOD) and Hazardous Installations Directorate (HID) staff on the current position regarding the classification of surface treatment baths containing chromic acid, the consequent effect on application of the Control of Major Accident Hazard Regulations (COMAH) and the interim policy on regulation of surface treatment companies.

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]]> http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/12/comah-application-at-surface-treatment-sites/feed/ Risks from redundant solid fuel back boilers http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/12/risks-from-redundant-solid-fuel-back-boilers/?rss= Mon, 12 May 2008 09:18:23 +0000 HSE Health and safety Local Authorities HSE Safety alerts http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/12/risks-from-redundant-solid-fuel-back-boilers/ HSE has issued a safety alert aimed at homeowners, tenants, landlords and heating professionals following five incidents in the last five years where redundant solid fuel back boilers exploded. A number of these incidents led to injury and sadly in one case a fatality.

Read the safety alert in full

]]> http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/12/risks-from-redundant-solid-fuel-back-boilers/feed/ What to expect when a Health and Safety Awareness officer calls http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/09/what-to-expect-when-a-health-and-safety-awareness-officer-calls/?rss= Fri, 09 May 2008 15:56:17 +0000 HSE Health and safety Free leaflet Small businesses http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/09/what-to-expect-when-a-health-and-safety-awareness-officer-calls/ Updated leaflet - It explains what a health and safety awareness officer (HSAO) is and what they do.It also tells you what you can expect when an HSAO calls and what happens following their visit.

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]]> http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/09/what-to-expect-when-a-health-and-safety-awareness-officer-calls/feed/ Major hazards conference - presentations http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/09/major-hazards-conference-presentations/?rss= Fri, 09 May 2008 15:50:00 +0000 HSE About us Health and safety COMAH Events Corporate responsibility HSE HSC large organisations http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/09/major-hazards-conference-presentations/ HSE convened a ‘Leading from the top avoiding major incidents’ conference to reinforce the importance of process safety and leadership in major hazard industries, and to facilitate knowledge sharing and good practice in the major hazards industry. 

A video of the conference as well as the presentations given are now available.

Conference video and presentations

]]> http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/09/major-hazards-conference-presentations/feed/ Approved pesticide products http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/09/approved-pesticide-products/?rss= Fri, 09 May 2008 15:46:14 +0000 HSE Health and safety Biocides http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/09/approved-pesticide-products/ Lists new pesticide products that have gained approval in April 2008 by HSE’s Biocides and Pesticides Unit.

View product list [PDF 213KB]

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]]> http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/09/scottish-trades-union-congress-speech/feed/ Major Hazards Conference speeches http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/08/major-hazards-conference-speeches/?rss= Thu, 08 May 2008 10:50:33 +0000 HSE About us Health and safety COMAH Events Corporate responsibility HSE large organisations http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/08/major-hazards-conference-speeches/ HSE recently convened a ‘Leading from the top avoiding major incidents’ conference to reinforce the importance of process safety and leadership in major hazard industries, and to facilitate knowledge sharing and good practice.

HSE Chair Judith Hackitt opened and closed the event.

Judith Hackitt’s opening remarks

Judith Hackitt’s closing remarks

]]> http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/08/major-hazards-conference-speeches/feed/ Video: major hazards conference media briefing http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/08/video-major-hazards-conference-media-briefing/?rss= Thu, 08 May 2008 10:38:54 +0000 HSE Health and safety Press release COMAH Corporate responsibility HSE HSC Explosives large organisations http://www.hsenews.com/2008/05/08/video-major-hazards-conference-media-briefing/ HSE recently convened a ‘Leading from the top avoiding major incidents’ conference to reinforce the importance of process safety and leadership in major hazard industries, and to facilitate knowledge sharing and good practice. The video covers the media briefing and a questions and answers session.

Find out more: view the video

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