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Mark I rolling stock to roll a little longer

The Health and Safety Executive has granted exemptions to three southern train operating companies and Network Rail to allow continued operation of Mark I rolling stock.

News from Health and Safety Executive, Oct 25, 2004

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Have you undertaken a fire risk assessment yet?

The publication of the Fire Safety Bill needs to be noted and fire risk assessments undertaken, according to consultants from Smart Advice Health and Safety.

News from Smart Advice Health and Safety, Oct 18, 2004

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Europe-wide action on work-related stress

Work-related stress is Europe's second biggest occupational health problem, accounting for more than half of all staff absenteeism, so the EASHW has initiated action.

News from European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, Oct 14, 2004

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30 years of the Health and Safety at Work Act

The Health and Safety Commission has held an open meeting to coincide with the thirtieth anniversary of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act; it has also published a forward-looking booklet.

News from Health and Safety Executive, Oct 13, 2004

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Complying with the Disability Discrimination Act

The deadline for complying with the Disability Discrimination Act is 1 October 2004, but BSI has plenty of publications and software tools that can ease the route to compliance.

News from BSI, Oct 8, 2004

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Updated standard for H and S management

BSI has revised its British Standard for occupational health and safety management - BS 8800:2004 - to assist small to medium-sized enterprises with managing their risks.

News from BSI, Oct 8, 2004

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Wylfa nuclear power station to continue operating

The Nuclear Installations Inspectorate of the Health and Safety Executive has completed its independent assessment of the Periodic Safety Review undertaken for the Wylfa nuclear power station.

News from Health and Safety Executive, Oct 5, 2004

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Substantial fines for companies after rail death

Two companies have been fined a total of GBP325,000 by the Central Criminal Court, London, following the death of a railway worker in October 2000.

News from Health and Safety Executive, Oct 4, 2004

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HSC and HSE consult on interventions policy

The Health and Safety Commission is seeking views on the methods used by the Health and Safety Executive and local authorities to influence health and safety standards in the workplace.

News from Health and Safety Executive, Oct 1, 2004

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Small firms warned over disability discrimination

There could be an imminent wave of new disability discrimination claims against small firms, many of whom are unaware of a significant change in the law on 1 October 2004, warns Croner Consulting.

News from Croner, Sep 30, 2004

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Transport safety: a safe site, driver and vehicle

The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) has announced the country's largest ever workplace transport safety campaign.

News from Health and Safety Executive, Sep 29, 2004

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Health and safety education should start earlier

Integrating occupational safety and health into education is the key to reducing the high incidence of work-related accidents and illnesses in many EU industries, claims a new report from the EASHW.

News from European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, Sep 29, 2004

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HSE Infoline handles two millionth enquiry

The Health and Safety Executive's (HSE) public enquiry contact centre, Infoline, has just handled its two millionth enquiry.

News from Health and Safety Executive, Sep 27, 2004

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HSE reports on 2003-4 rail safety

The Health and Safety Executive has published its annual report on the safety record of Britain's railways for the period 1 April 2003 to 31 March 2004.

News from Health and Safety Executive, Sep 24, 2004

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HSC proposes new accessible channels of advice

Bill Callaghan, chair of the Health and Safety Commission, has announced proposals from the Health and Safety Executive to provide accessible channels of advice.

News from Health and Safety Executive, Sep 23, 2004

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Local authorities and HSE working together

Local authorities and the HSE are working together to improve health and safety at work, as evidenced by a new Statement of Intent.

News from Health and Safety Executive, Sep 16, 2004

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New chair for nuclear safety advisory committee

The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) has announced the appointment of Mr Steve Vranch as Chair of the Nuclear Safety Advisory Committee

News from Health and Safety Executive, Sep 15, 2004

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Rail public inquiries head for completion

The Health and Safety Commission has published its third progress report on recommendations made following recent rail Public Inquiries.

News from Health and Safety Executive, Sep 15, 2004

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New asthma guidelines for doctors

Doctors and practice nurses were today called on to identify the possible cause of asthma when diagnosing patients, especially where the disease may be traced to the workplace.

News from Health and Safety Executive, Sep 15, 2004

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HSE issues warning after 250,000 UKP port fine

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned of the need for an effective risk assessment for all persons involved in the operation of cranes after the prosecution of a Felixstowe port.

News from Health and Safety Executive, Sep 14, 2004

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Manual handling in the printing industry

The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) is holding an open meeting of its Printing Industry Advisory Committee (PIAC) on Thursday, 11 November 2004 at 10.30 am.

News from Health and Safety Executive, Sep 14, 2004

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Practical guidance for homeworking

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published a report on homeworking providing a series of good practice case studies

News from Health and Safety Executive, Sep 14, 2004

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Have your say on new rail safety regulations

The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) is launching a public consultation on proposals for new safety requirements for railways and other guided transport systems.

News from Health and Safety Executive, Sep 8, 2004

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Barristers appointed to Standing Counsel to HSE

The Attorney General, Lord Goldsmith, has appointed three barristers to the new post of Standing Counsel to the Health and Safety Executive.

News from Health and Safety Executive, Sep 7, 2004

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HSE publishes ill health statistics

The Health and Safety Executive has published new statistics in its Occupational Health Statistics Bulletin 2003/04, detailing work-related ill health in Great Britain.

News from Health and Safety Executive, Aug 30, 2004

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