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Custodial sentence for breach of HSW Act
A managing director has been sentenced to a 16-month custodial sentence following a prosecution brought by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).
News from Health and Safety Executive (10 January 2005)
HSE supports Freedom of Information
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has unveiled a Freedom of information (FOI) website to coincide with the first working day of the new Act.
News from Health and Safety Executive ( 5 January 2005)
UK businesses back extra New Year holiday
Technical background article Over two-thirds of UK businesses agree that an additional January bank holiday is the right way to start the new business year, according to a new survey by Croner Consulting.
News from Croner ( 3 January 2005)
Change in regulations covering diving cylinders
The Health and Safety Executive is advising owners of diving cylinders to note that from 1 July 2006 the regulations covering the periodic inspection and testing of their cylinders will change.
News from Health and Safety Executive (24 December 2004)
HSE issues warning over forged qualifications
The Health and Safety Executive has issued a warning to divers following a prosecution involving the forgery of a diving qualification certificate.
News from Health and Safety Executive (24 December 2004)
Comments sought on changes to GMO Regulations
The Health and Safety Commission is consulting on proposed minor amendments to the Genetically Modified Organisms (Contained Use) Regulations 2000.
News from Health and Safety Executive (24 December 2004)
HSE issues warning over pressure equipment
The Health and Safety Executive has warned of the need for effective operation, inspection and maintenance regimes to ensure the safe use of pressure equipment.
News from Health and Safety Executive (24 December 2004)
Large fines after worker sustains fatal injuries
Two companies, Krypton Health Construction Limited (KHCL) and Controlled Flame Boilers Limited (CFBL), have received fines totalling GBP87,000 in the Central Criminal Court, London.
News from Health and Safety Executive (22 December 2004)
Wessex Trains fined for injury to fitter
Wessex Trains has been fined a total of GBP10,000 following a prosecution brought by the Health and Safety Executive's (HSE's) Railway Inspectorate (HMRI).
News from Health and Safety Executive (22 December 2004)
Head of HMRI to remain until merger with ORR
Dr Allan Sefton, head of HM Railway Inspectorate at the Health and Safety Executive, is remaining in post until HMRI's forthcoming merger with the Office of Rail Regulation.
News from Health and Safety Executive (14 December 2004)
Comments sought on new COMAH guidance
The Health and Safety Commission is seeking views on a draft updated guidance booklet covering the Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 1999 (COMAH).
News from Health and Safety Executive (13 December 2004)
First aid rules still fit for purpose
The rules for first aid provision at work are still fit for purpose, according to the first full review of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
News from Health and Safety Executive (10 December 2004)
Japan and Europe co-operate on health and safety
The European Union and Japan have taken an important step towards co-operation on occupational safety and health information.
News from European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (10 December 2004)
Conference majors on authorities working together
The theme for the eighth annual conference organised by HSE, HELA (Health and Safety Executive/Local Authority Enforcement Liaison Committee) was Central and Local Government working in partnership.
News from Health and Safety Executive ( 9 December 2004)
Health and safety guide available in 19 languages
The Health and Safety Executive and the Trades Union Congress have produced a new safety leaflet translated into 19 different languages in a drive to protect migrant workers.
News from Health and Safety Executive ( 9 December 2004)
Fabrication firm fined following fall
Savill Fabrications Limited was fined GBP4000 at City of London Magistrates on 2 December 2004 following an HSE prosecution for a breach of health and safety law.
News from Health and Safety Executive ( 6 December 2004)
Promoting better jobs for disabled workers
The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work is publishing a practical guide to securing the workplace health and safety of people with disabilities while avoiding accusations of discrimination.
News from European Agency for Safety and Health at Work ( 6 December 2004)
Statistics reveal 235 worker fatalities in 2003-4
Figures newly published by the Health and Safety Executive show an increase in the number of reported workplace injuries, and a decline in new cases of work-related ill health.
News from Health and Safety Executive (19 November 2004)
HSE publishes 2003-4 statistics highlights
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published the latest statistics on workplace safety, work-related ill-health and enforcement action in Great Britain.
News from Health and Safety Executive (19 November 2004)
New-style HSE report names offenders and penalties
The Health and Safety Executive is launching its fifth annual Health and Safety Offences and Penalties Report.
News from Health and Safety Executive (17 November 2004)
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