This bulletin is just a sample of What's New on HSE's website this week. The site is
updated daily - visit: <link outdated-removed>
HAVE YOUR SAY
++ Chemical classification and labelling ++
Public consultation - proposals for a single approach across Europe.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/consult/condoc...-aug-2007&cr=2
MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY
++ Noise at work in music and entertainment sectors ++
In April 2008 existing regulations will be replaced by the Control of Noise at Work
Regulations 2005.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/noise/musicsou...-aug-2007&cr=3
SLIPS AND TRIPS
++ Kitchen related accidents ++
A new section added to slips and trips case studies - information on kitchen related
accidents.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/slips/experien...-aug-2007&cr=4
WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING
++ Handling needles in the waste and recycling industry ++
Guidance to reduce risks of bloodborne virus infection from 'sharps' or 'needlestick
injuries'.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/waste/informat...-aug-2007&cr=5
++ Health and safety training for waste management and recycling industry++
(Waste 21) sets out guidelines on the basic requirements for training in five key areas.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/waste/informat...-aug-2007&cr=6
HSE AND EUROPE
++ Euronews ++
New layout - now easier to find European developments on occupational health and safety.
http://hse.gov.uk <link updated to site home>
PRESS OFFICE
++ Distinguished Service Award for HSC Chair ++
ROSPA award Sir Bill Callaghan for contribution to health and safety management at work.
http://hse.gov.uk <link updated to site home>
++ HSC launches public consultation ++
Proposals for a single approach across Europe on chemical classification and labelling.
http://hse.gov.uk <link updated to site home>
++ Response to Sunday Mirror criticism of fairgrounds study ++
HSE Chief Executive responds after five fatal accidents at fairgrounds in one year.
http://hse.gov.uk <link updated to site home>
ABOUT US
++ HSE Board meeting ++
Agenda and papers are now available for the meeting held on 1 August 2007.
http://hse.gov.uk <link updated to site home>
++ HSC Chair fatality statistics launch speech ++
HSC Chair Sir Bill Callaghan said 'the loss of 241 lives is unacceptable'.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/aboutus/speech...aug-2007&cr=12
[PDF 27kb]
OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY
++ Offshore Europe Oil & Gas Conference & Exhibition ++
Venue: Aberdeen Exhibition Centre, 4 - 6 September 2007
http://hse.gov.uk <link updated to site home>
LOCAL AUTHORITY
++ Petrol Enforcement Liaison Group ++
Agendas and minutes for HELA PELG meetings of the on 26 January and 11 July 2006.
http://hse.gov.uk <link updated to site home>
BIOCIDES
++ Control of pesticides application - deadline extension ++
For applications on (molluscicides, insecticides, repellents/attractants and antifouling
products
http://hse.gov.uk <link updated to site home>
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
++ Health and Safety Laboratory vacancies ++
Posts for statisticians, epidemiologists, an accounts officer and a purchasing officer.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/careers/jobpro...aug-2007&cr=16
MINES
++ Safety and Health in Mines Research Advisory Board ++
2006 annual review on research relevant to improving health and safety in the industry.
http://hse.gov.uk <link updated to site home>
SCIENCE AND RESEARCH
++ Recently published research ++
Impact effects on scaffold from safety harness attachments
http://hse.gov.uk <link updated to site home>
CONTACT HSE
Infoline - Health and safety information and advice:
Call 0845 345 0055 or visit:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/contact/index....aug-2007&cr=19
Report an accident:
Call 0845 300 9923 or report online at:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/riddor/index.h...aug-2007&cr=20
FEEDBACK
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41updated daily - visit: <link outdated-removed>
HAVE YOUR SAY
++ Chemical classification and labelling ++
Public consultation - proposals for a single approach across Europe.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/consult/condoc...-aug-2007&cr=2
MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY
++ Noise at work in music and entertainment sectors ++
In April 2008 existing regulations will be replaced by the Control of Noise at Work
Regulations 2005.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/noise/musicsou...-aug-2007&cr=3
SLIPS AND TRIPS
++ Kitchen related accidents ++
A new section added to slips and trips case studies - information on kitchen related
accidents.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/slips/experien...-aug-2007&cr=4
WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING
++ Handling needles in the waste and recycling industry ++
Guidance to reduce risks of bloodborne virus infection from 'sharps' or 'needlestick
injuries'.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/waste/informat...-aug-2007&cr=5
++ Health and safety training for waste management and recycling industry++
(Waste 21) sets out guidelines on the basic requirements for training in five key areas.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/waste/informat...-aug-2007&cr=6
HSE AND EUROPE
++ Euronews ++
New layout - now easier to find European developments on occupational health and safety.
http://hse.gov.uk <link updated to site home>
PRESS OFFICE
++ Distinguished Service Award for HSC Chair ++
ROSPA award Sir Bill Callaghan for contribution to health and safety management at work.
http://hse.gov.uk <link updated to site home>
++ HSC launches public consultation ++
Proposals for a single approach across Europe on chemical classification and labelling.
http://hse.gov.uk <link updated to site home>
++ Response to Sunday Mirror criticism of fairgrounds study ++
HSE Chief Executive responds after five fatal accidents at fairgrounds in one year.
http://hse.gov.uk <link updated to site home>
ABOUT US
++ HSE Board meeting ++
Agenda and papers are now available for the meeting held on 1 August 2007.
http://hse.gov.uk <link updated to site home>
++ HSC Chair fatality statistics launch speech ++
HSC Chair Sir Bill Callaghan said 'the loss of 241 lives is unacceptable'.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/aboutus/speech...aug-2007&cr=12
[PDF 27kb]
OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY
++ Offshore Europe Oil & Gas Conference & Exhibition ++
Venue: Aberdeen Exhibition Centre, 4 - 6 September 2007
http://hse.gov.uk <link updated to site home>
LOCAL AUTHORITY
++ Petrol Enforcement Liaison Group ++
Agendas and minutes for HELA PELG meetings of the on 26 January and 11 July 2006.
http://hse.gov.uk <link updated to site home>
BIOCIDES
++ Control of pesticides application - deadline extension ++
For applications on (molluscicides, insecticides, repellents/attractants and antifouling
products
http://hse.gov.uk <link updated to site home>
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
++ Health and Safety Laboratory vacancies ++
Posts for statisticians, epidemiologists, an accounts officer and a purchasing officer.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/careers/jobpro...aug-2007&cr=16
MINES
++ Safety and Health in Mines Research Advisory Board ++
2006 annual review on research relevant to improving health and safety in the industry.
http://hse.gov.uk <link updated to site home>
SCIENCE AND RESEARCH
++ Recently published research ++
Impact effects on scaffold from safety harness attachments
http://hse.gov.uk <link updated to site home>
CONTACT HSE
Infoline - Health and safety information and advice:
Call 0845 345 0055 or visit:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/contact/index....aug-2007&cr=19
Report an accident:
Call 0845 300 9923 or report online at:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/riddor/index.h...aug-2007&cr=20
FEEDBACK
Any ideas for improving the e-bulletin? Get in touch:
From India, Delhi
This bulletin is just a sample of What's New on HSE's website this week. The site is
updated daily - visit: <link outdated-removed>
CONSTRUCTION
++ Want construction work done safely? ++
Quick guide for clients having construction or building work done, legal duties under
CDM 2007.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/i...-aug-2007&cr=2
CHEMICALS
++ GHS chemicals consultation document - revised ++
Originally published on 16 August 2007, consultation document revised on 24 August 2007.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/consult/condoc...-aug-2007&cr=3
GAS SAFETY
++ 6 September is London Landlords Day ++
Information and advice for Landlords and letting agents on how to comply with the law.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/gas/domestic/f...-aug-2007&cr=4
ABOUT US
++ National Business Awards 2007 - Finalists announced ++
HSE's Health Work and Wellbeing team sponsors two awards - one regional one national.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/hwwb/index.htm...-aug-2007&cr=5
LADDERS EXCHANGE
++ Ladder Exchange extended ++
Find out about ladder exchanges near you.
http://hse.gov.uk <link updated to site home>
EVENTS
++ HSE to attend Dive 2007 event ++
NEC Birmingham 13-14 October - HSE Inspectors will provide diving safety advice.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/diving/diary.h...-aug-2007&cr=7
++ Oldham Health Fair, Oldham, 19 - 20 September 2007 ++
Free event - small and medium sized businesses, featuring the Better Backs campaign.
http://hse.gov.uk <link updated to site home>
++ Safety and health awareness day for steel stockholding businesses ++
Dudley 18 September - features safe working practices, storage, loading and driver
safety.
http://hse.gov.uk <link updated to site home>
PRESS OFFICE
++ ICL investigation: Completion of legal proceedings ++
HSE welcomes the completion of criminal prosecution at the ICL site Glasgow on 11 May
2004.
http://hse.gov.uk <link updated to site home>
++ Local authority fined £18,000 over asbestos ++
HSE warns duty holders to take proper precautions when working with asbestos.
http://hse.gov.uk <link updated to site home>
++ HSE warns HGV operators about safety during reversing ++
Haulage company fined £4,000 following an accident.
http://hse.gov.uk <link updated to site home>
++ Safety representatives effective in promoting health and safety messages ++
HSE report - involving safety representatives in delivering health and safety
initiatives.
http://hse.gov.uk <link updated to site home>
STRESS
++ Stress case study ++
How do you get the Board of Directors to believe that stress management is a
requirement?
http://hse.gov.uk <link updated to site home>
NUCLEAR
++ Nuclear Local Liaison Committee reports ++
LLC reports Aldermaston and Raynesway Power stations now available.
http://onr.org.uk <link updated to site home>
CONTACT HSE
Infoline - Health and safety information and advice:
Call 0845 345 0055 or visit:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/contact/index....aug-2007&cr=16
Report an accident:
Call 0845 300 9923 or report online at:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/riddor/index.h...aug-2007&cr=17
FEEDBACK
Any ideas for improving the e-bulletin? Get in touch:
From India, Delhi
updated daily - visit: <link outdated-removed>
CONSTRUCTION
++ Want construction work done safely? ++
Quick guide for clients having construction or building work done, legal duties under
CDM 2007.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/i...-aug-2007&cr=2
CHEMICALS
++ GHS chemicals consultation document - revised ++
Originally published on 16 August 2007, consultation document revised on 24 August 2007.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/consult/condoc...-aug-2007&cr=3
GAS SAFETY
++ 6 September is London Landlords Day ++
Information and advice for Landlords and letting agents on how to comply with the law.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/gas/domestic/f...-aug-2007&cr=4
ABOUT US
++ National Business Awards 2007 - Finalists announced ++
HSE's Health Work and Wellbeing team sponsors two awards - one regional one national.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/hwwb/index.htm...-aug-2007&cr=5
LADDERS EXCHANGE
++ Ladder Exchange extended ++
Find out about ladder exchanges near you.
http://hse.gov.uk <link updated to site home>
EVENTS
++ HSE to attend Dive 2007 event ++
NEC Birmingham 13-14 October - HSE Inspectors will provide diving safety advice.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/diving/diary.h...-aug-2007&cr=7
++ Oldham Health Fair, Oldham, 19 - 20 September 2007 ++
Free event - small and medium sized businesses, featuring the Better Backs campaign.
http://hse.gov.uk <link updated to site home>
++ Safety and health awareness day for steel stockholding businesses ++
Dudley 18 September - features safe working practices, storage, loading and driver
safety.
http://hse.gov.uk <link updated to site home>
PRESS OFFICE
++ ICL investigation: Completion of legal proceedings ++
HSE welcomes the completion of criminal prosecution at the ICL site Glasgow on 11 May
2004.
http://hse.gov.uk <link updated to site home>
++ Local authority fined £18,000 over asbestos ++
HSE warns duty holders to take proper precautions when working with asbestos.
http://hse.gov.uk <link updated to site home>
++ HSE warns HGV operators about safety during reversing ++
Haulage company fined £4,000 following an accident.
http://hse.gov.uk <link updated to site home>
++ Safety representatives effective in promoting health and safety messages ++
HSE report - involving safety representatives in delivering health and safety
initiatives.
http://hse.gov.uk <link updated to site home>
STRESS
++ Stress case study ++
How do you get the Board of Directors to believe that stress management is a
requirement?
http://hse.gov.uk <link updated to site home>
NUCLEAR
++ Nuclear Local Liaison Committee reports ++
LLC reports Aldermaston and Raynesway Power stations now available.
http://onr.org.uk <link updated to site home>
CONTACT HSE
Infoline - Health and safety information and advice:
Call 0845 345 0055 or visit:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/contact/index....aug-2007&cr=16
Report an accident:
Call 0845 300 9923 or report online at:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/riddor/index.h...aug-2007&cr=17
FEEDBACK
Any ideas for improving the e-bulletin? Get in touch:
From India, Delhi
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