Archive for the ‘Latest News’ Category
30/03/2012
From 6 April 2012 [subject to Parliamentary approval] RIDDOR’s over three day injury reporting requirement will change. From then the trigger point will increase from over three days’ to over seven days’ incapacitation (not counting the day on which the accident happened). Incapacitation means that the worker is absent or is unable to do work [...]
30/03/2012
“A big thank you for your professional, pleasant and well humoured manner”
I would just like to thank you for all your hard work that you have done in vastly improving our systems that we had in place The Health and Safety Policy is now practical, easy to follow and looks fantastic, set out in a professional way The Staff Handbook you designed and manufactured for us [...]
23/03/2012
What the Budget means for health & safety
The Chancellor has promised that 84% per cent of health and safety regulation will be scrapped or improved, according to this year’s Budget. Last year, in its response to the Löfstedt review, the Government said it is committed to reduce health and safety regulation by more than half. The latest figure announced in the Budget [...]
13/03/2012
Dichloromethane Restriction
A new ban on some supply and use of paint strippers containing the hazardous substance ‘dichloromethane’ (DCM, and also known as methylene chloride) is coming into force. For the purposes of this ban, the term ‘paint stripper’ is taken to mean DCM (or mixtures containing it) intended for stripping paint, varnish or lacquer. [...]
07/03/2012
Inspector criticises factory for putting money above safety
A manufacturing company has been prosecuted for continually falling below acceptable health and safety standards at its factory. Westminster Magistrates’ Court heard that skip manufacturer received nine Improvement Notices and a Prohibition Notice for safety failings at its premises During a visit, a HSE Inspector learned that the company did not have examination certificates for [...]
06/02/2012
Clearing snow and ice from pavements yourself
Don’t be put off clearing paths because you’re afraid someone will get injured. Remember, people walking on snow and ice have a responsibility to be careful themselves. And don’t believe the myths – it’s unlikely you’ll be sued or held legally responsible for any injuries if you have cleared the path carefully. Follow the advice [...]
31/01/2012
REFURBISHMENT INSPECTION INITIATIVE!!
HSE Construction inspectors will be carrying out an intensive inspection initiative during February and March 2012. These inspections will focus on the refurbishment/building site risks that make construction one of Britain’s most dangerous industries – working at height safely, good order on site, and the risks associated with the removal of asbestos. Falls from height [...]
19/12/2011
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease – THE FACTS [3....]
Why is HSE interested in COPD There is increasing research evidence that COPD can be caused or made worse by dusts, fumes and irritating gases at work. Work related COPD is a priority because of the human costs in terms of suffering, its effects on the quality of life and the financial costs due to [...]
15/12/2011
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease – THE FACTS [2]
What are the causes of COPD? The main cause of COPD is cigarette smoking. But exposure to dusts in the workplace can also cause COPD, even in people who don’t smoke. Do you know that thousands of British coalminers recently received compensation for COPD? But COPD is not just a problem for coalminers, breathing in [...]
13/12/2011
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease – THE FACTS [1]
COPD is a major cause of disability and death. It is the 4th leading cause of death throughout the world. What are the symptoms of COPD? Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a long-term illness that makes breathing difficult. The lungs and breathing tubes are damaged making it difficult to get air in and out. [...]
