Updated HSE guidance on working in confined spaces (18th February 2009)

A revised and updated publication from HSE, containing an Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) and guidance on the duties in the Confined Spaces Regulations has been launched this month...

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  HSE publishes warehouse safety guide (1st February 2008)

Now available from HSE Books, the Health & Safety Executive has produced a new publication – "Warehousing and Storage: A guide to health and safety".

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Asbestos regs now in force (1st December 2006)

The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 came into force on 13 November. The revised regulations will strengthen overall worker protection by reducing exposure limits and introducing mandatory training for work with asbestos.

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Steps to cut slips (1st February 2006)

The construction industry reports in excess of 3000 slip or trip incidents every year and, as part of an initiative to reduce this figure, Health and Safety Executive inspectors are carrying out a nationwide 'Watch Your Step' inspection programme thr

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Revised PPE guide (1st October 2005)

A revised version of guidance designed to help employers who supply and use personal protective equipment (PPE) at work meet their duties under the law has been published by the Health and Safety Executive.

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