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HSE warns of dangers of confined spaces
Following a recent triple fatality, the Health and Safety Executive is issuing a warning to manufacturing industry that entering confined spaces is extremely dangerous.
News from Health and Safety Executive ( 3 August 2004)
HSC responds to Work and Pensions report
Bill Callaghan, Chair of the Health and Safety Commission, has responded to the Work and Pensions Committee's report on the work of the Health and Safety Commission and Executive.
News from Health and Safety Executive (28 July 2004)
End of the road for manual handling of kerbs
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) hosted the second meeting of its 'Kerbs Forum' in London on 15 July 2004.
News from Health and Safety Executive (22 July 2004)
HSE publishes 2003-2004 report and accounts
The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) has published its Annual Report and Accounts for the year 1 April 2003 to 31 March 2004; also included is a legislative timetable.
News from Health and Safety Executive (20 July 2004)
Rail safety to be transferred away from HSC/E
The Secretary of State for Transport announced on 15 July 2004 moves to transfer responsibility for railway safety regulation from HSC/E to the new Office of Rail Regulation (ORR).
News from Health and Safety Executive (20 July 2004)
HSC consults on amendments to COMAH Regulations
The Health and Safety Commission is publishing an online consultative document containing proposals to implement an EC Directive that amends the scope of major accident hazards Directive 96/82/E.
News from Health and Safety Executive (15 July 2004)
HSC concerned about proposed EC Sevices Directive
The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) has raised serious concerns in response to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) consultation on the draft EC Directive on Services in the Internal Market.
News from Health and Safety Executive (14 July 2004)
Company fined after worker dies of heat exhaustion
Sunlight Services Group Limited of Basingstoke has been fined GBP325,000 by Bournemouth Crown Court following the death of a worker who crawled inside an industrial washing machine.
News from Health and Safety Executive (13 July 2004)
Company fined following fall from height
Wates Construction Ltd has been fined GBP150,000 following the death of a man after he fell through a roof light that was inadequately protected.
News from Health and Safety Executive (12 July 2004)
Maintenance firm fined for Rotherham derailment
At a hearing on 5 July 2004 before Judge Moore in Sheffield Crown Court, Jarvis Facilities Ltd (Jarvis) was fined GBP400,000 for breaching health and safety law.
News from Health and Safety Executive ( 9 July 2004)
HSE consults on Mark 1 rolling stock exemption
The Health and Safety Executive has published a consultation paper seeking views on a proposed exemption to allow three train operating companies to operate some Mark 1 rolling stock during 2005.
News from Health and Safety Executive ( 8 July 2004)
Rail companies fined for West Sutton derailment
Two rail companies, Network Rail Infrastructure Limited (NRIL) and AMEC Rail Limited (ARL) have been fined a total of GBP70,000 at a sentencing hearing at Southwark Crown Court.
News from Health and Safety Executive ( 7 July 2004)
Find out about proposed new noise Regulations
Technical background article Procter Machinery Guarding is urging machine builders to study the HSE's proposals for new Control of Noise at Work Regulations, as it gives an insight into what will soon be required. Brochure available
News from Procter Machinery Guarding ( 5 July 2004)
Online resource includes downloadable forms
Croner is launching a new online service to simplify health and safety legal compliance and best practice.
News from Croner (24 June 2004)
HSC consults on offshore safety case Regulations
The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) has published a consultation document on proposals to replace the Offshore Installations (Safety Case) Regulations 1992.
News from Health and Safety Executive (24 June 2004)
HSE expects Work at Height Regs to be law by 2005
Following discussions with representatives from the Adventure Activities Sector, the HSE still envisages having new Work at Height Regulations on the statute book by the end of 2004.
News from Health and Safety Executive (24 June 2004)
Guidance aids compliance with Confined Spaces Regs
Scafftag is introducing its Orange Book and Orange Book File to help employers conform with the requirements of the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997. Brochure available
News from Scafftag (21 June 2004)
Japanese safety and health to join online resource
The Japan Industrial Safety and Health Association (JISHA) is set to become the latest member of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work's online information network.
News from European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (14 May 2004)
Understanding BS EN 953, the guarding standard
Technical background article Jeremy Procter, Convenor of the European Standards Committee responsible for Machine Guards, and Managing Director of Procter Machinery Guarding, discusses BS EN 953, the machinery guarding standard. Brochure available
News from Procter Machinery Guarding ( 7 May 2004)
Designers' guide to guarding standards
Technical background article This guide directs readers towards the main machinery guarding standards, as well as providing some advice on how the standards can be applied. Brochure available
News from Procter Machinery Guarding (16 April 2004)
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