Archive for the ‘Latest News’ Category
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. [...]
05/12/2011
SAFETY ALERT – Mobile crushing plant – unintended movement of tracks
Investigation of a fatal incident by HSE has identified that unintended movement of some mobile crushers can occur when there is an earth/ground fault. This can result in unintended movement of the machine track(s) and the potential for injuries from being struck by or trapped by the machine. Where damage/deterioration of the electrical control cables [...]
30/11/2011
Safety rules to be relaxed to boost apprenticeships
From the start of next year, training providers and employers offering apprenticeships will no longer have to comply with any requirements that go ‘above and beyond’ health and safety legislation. Announcing new measures last week as part of the Government’s Plan for Growth, Business secretary Vince Cable said red tape that can deter employers [...]
29/11/2011
Bags of asbestos and large sheets have been illegally dumped in two areas of Leicester.
The waste was found on Freeman Road North in early November and a week later more was discovered at Thurnby Lodge Boys Club on Thurncourt Road. In both cases, corrugated asbestos waste was found in large sheets or smashed up and sealed in plastic bags. Leicester City Council’s environmental crime team said it was investigating. [...]
28/11/2011
Summary of Prof. Lofstedt’s report into H&S in the UK
Below is an excerpt from the Executive Summary from Professor Lofstedts report into H&S in the UK. I think that its bang on accurate ….misinterpretation is killing safe practices (no pun intended) and causing overkill (still no pun intended) In general, the problem lies less with the regulations themselves and more with the way they [...]
28/11/2011
Workers reveal time lost to errors
Three quarters of workers have said they waste up to two hours every week because they do not understand how to get their work completed. The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) surveyed 2,000 workers and three out of four said hours were wasted due to management giving unclear information and no direction. The CMI calculated [...]
