Health and safety news
13 August 2008
This HSE statement details changes to occupational health and safety law and practice that are due to commence over the next twelve months.
13 August 2008
HSE initiative 'Ladder Exchange 2008' aims to highlight the risks associated with using a dodgy ladder and provide employers with the opportunity to exchange their substandard ladder for a new one at a discounted price.
13 August 2008
The UK National Work Stress Network is holding a conference on eradicating workplace bullying, including cyberbullying, on Saturday 15 November and Sunday 16 November 2008. The event will take place at the Hillscourt Conference Centre, near Birmingham.
12 August 2008
A government report says small firms spend under three and a half minutes a day on health and safety admin but thinks, to the dismay of Unite, that this should be cut further to reduce costs.
07 August 2008
Initiatives designed to improve the health and wellbeing of employees can have a positive impact, according to the results of a new government - funded pilot scheme.
07 August 2008
The TUC has expressed disappointment with the conclusions of 'Improving outcomes from health and safety', published by the Department for Business (BERR). The report considered the effects of the health and safety regulatory regime on smaller businesses.
07 August 2008
HSE leaflet (large print version) promoting disability equality at work and health and safety risk assessment.
07 August 2008
Latest issue of the HSE newsletter gives an update on the FAW Regulations and answers to frequently asked questions.
07 August 2008
This HSE information sheet is intended to clarify when scaffold design is required and what level of training and competence those erecting, inspecting and supervising the erection, alteration and dismantling of scaffolding are expected to have obtained.
07 August 2008
The UK construction industry employs more than 2 million people, who - because of the nature of the work they do - have a high incidence of occupational ill health. This website tells you how you can manage occupational health risks and meet the requirements of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 (CDM).