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Calder Hall gains decommissioning consent
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published a report on its decision to grant consent for a decommissioning project at Calder Hall nuclear power station in West Cumbria.
News from Health and Safety Executive ( 1 July 2005)
HSE website changes and additions
During June 2005 the Health and Safety Executive made a number of important changes and additions to its website that are relevant to the field of industrial health and safety.
News from Health and Safety Executive ( 1 July 2005)
A view of Australian workplace safety laws
Technical background article For years, Australian employers have been in the spotlight when it comes to the enforcement of workplace safety, but designers, manufacturers and suppliers are now coming under pressure.
News from Pilz Safe Automation Australia ( 1 July 2005)
European Physical Agents (Vibration) Directive
New regulations that will help both employers and employees to take preventive action from vibration risks in the workplace come into force on 6 July 2005, says the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
News from Health and Safety Executive (30 June 2005)
ConocoPhillips fined for explosion and LPG escape
ConocoPhillips Limited has been fined a total of £895,000 and ordered to pay £218,854 costs at Grimsby Crown Court, after pleading guilty to breaching health and safety legislation.
News from Health and Safety Executive (30 June 2005)
HSE publishes Canada Square crane collapse report
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has recently completed its exhaustive investigation into the collapse of a Wolff 320 BF tower crane at Canada Square, London, in which three workers were killed.
News from Health and Safety Executive (29 June 2005)
Rail industry human factors information goes live
The Health and Safety Commission's Rail Industry Advisory Committee (RIAC) launched its Railway Human Factors pages on the Health and Safety Executive web site on 21 June 2005.
News from Health and Safety Executive (22 June 2005)
Insurance for Control of Vibration at Work Regs
Technical background article Nearly 60 per cent of employers believe their workforce will be affected by the effects of vibration, but most are unprepared for the Control of Vibration at Work regulations, according to experts.
News from UK & Ireland Insurance (21 June 2005)
European Agency publishes 2004 report
The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work is launching its annual report, summarising the Agency's activities in a year which saw the EU's membership grow from 15 to 25 Member States.
News from European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (21 June 2005)
Roadshows explain EU noise and vibration regs
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the EEF, the manufacturers' organisation - will jointly be running a series of noise and vibration roadshows across Great Britain in September and October.
News from Health and Safety Executive (16 June 2005)
Human error in railway accidents web spotlight
According to the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) most incidents that occur on the railway have a strong element of human error among their causes.
News from Health and Safety Executive (15 June 2005)
New COMAH regulations come into force
Amendments to the Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 1999 (COMAH) will come into force on 30 June, the Health and Safety Commission (HSC) announced yesterday.
News from Health and Safety Executive (14 June 2005)
HSE appeal to waste industries over back injuries
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is appealing to waste management and recycling industries to visit its 'Better Backs' micro site which offers tips on how to avoid back-related injuries.
News from Health and Safety Executive (14 June 2005)
Employers should be prepared to fight their corner
Technical background article Experts from Croner are warning that 'Have a Go' employees are cashing in, as employers fear that contesting the claim in a tribunal could lead to higher costs.
News from Croner ( 8 June 2005)
New HSE website for electrical safety in quarries
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is publishing new electricity safety guidance on its website for all those involved in managing quarry sites.
News from Health and Safety Executive ( 7 June 2005)
HSE launches Backs! 2005 initiative
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is launching its 'Better Backs' campaign on 6 June in an attempt to reduce the estimated 4.9miilion days lost each year through work-related back problems.
News from Health and Safety Executive ( 3 June 2005)
Waste transfer company fined for death of worker
A London-based waste transfer company, World's End Waste (Investments), has been fined £100,000 at the Old Bailey following the death of a worker.
News from Health and Safety Executive ( 1 June 2005)
New standard for potable water installations
BSI Business Information is implementing a new series of European Standards aimed at providing requirements and recommendations for all materials in contact with drinking water.
News from BSI (31 May 2005)
Report reveals extent of work-related ill health
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is publishing a new report giving detailed information about the extent of work-related ill health.
News from Health and Safety Executive (27 May 2005)
Firm fined after worker dies of 60 per cent burns
A road contractor was fined £75,000 and ordered to pay £22,000 costs by Lincoln Crown Court on 23 May 2005 after a worker was burned to death while cleaning a tanker.
News from Health and Safety Executive (26 May 2005)
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