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HSC consults on new workplace exposure limits

On 4 July the Health and Safety Commission (HSC) published a Consultation Document welcoming comments on proposals to introduce new and revised Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs).

News from Health and Safety Executive ( 3 August 2006)

HSC consults on amendments to Work at Height Regs

The HSC is proposing to amend the current Work at Height Regulations 2005 to include those paid to lead or train climbing and caving activities in the adventure activity sector.

News from Health and Safety Executive ( 2 August 2006)

HSC approves revised asbestos regulations

The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) has informed Ministers that it will recommend approval of revised asbestos regulations.

News from Health and Safety Executive (28 July 2006)

BS ISO 14025 Environmental labels and declarations

To address the need for consistent environmental information on the life cycle of a product and enable comparisons, BSI has published a new international standard on environmental labelling.

News from BSI Business Information (27 July 2006)

Company fined following injury at Wembley Stadium

Mr Ian Goom, trading as Aztec Screeding, of Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire was this week (17 July 2006) fined Ł3000 and ordered to pay Ł3028 costs at the City of London Magistrates Court.

News from Health and Safety Executive (24 July 2006)

Brent Bravo inquiry determination: HSE statement

The determination in a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of two workers on the Brent Bravo offshore installation in September 2003 was published on 18 July 2006.

News from Health and Safety Executive (20 July 2006)

Initial report into Buncefield incident published

On 13 July 2006, the Buncefield Major Incident Investigation Board (MIIB) published its Initial Report.

News from Health and Safety Executive (14 July 2006)

HSC endorses initial Buncefield report

The Health and Safety Commission and the Board of the Environment Agency have received and endorsed publication of the initial report into the explosion and fires at the Buncefield Oil Storage Depot.

News from Health and Safety Executive (14 July 2006)

HSE launches programme to protect 2million workers

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is launching a new Programme aimed at protecting the 2million or more GB workers that from suffering permanent damage to their health as a result of their work.

News from Health and Safety Executive (12 July 2006)

HSE updates 'Five steps to risk assessment' guide

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is urging businesses to spend less time dotting 'i's and crossing 't's and more time on putting practical actions into effect.

News from Health and Safety Executive (12 July 2006)

New BSI book - A Guide to Emergency Lighting

To help all those involved in designing, installing and manufacturing emergency lighting systems meet new fire safety legislation, BSI has just released A Guide to Emergency Lighting.

News from BSI Business Information (12 July 2006)

IEC to develop symbols for computing equipment

IEC Subcommittee 3C is developing new symbols for equipment in the computer area.

News from IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) (11 July 2006)

Difference in Public/Private Sector Sick Leave

Technical background article The popular view that public sector workers take more sick leave than their private sector counterparts is misleading says an HSE report.

News from Health and Safety Executive (10 July 2006)

HSE Embraces the 2012 Olympics

Tessa Jowell has signed the '2012 Construction Commitments' on behalf of the Government.

News from Health and Safety Executive ( 6 July 2006)

HSE Issues Further Safety Alert to Fuel Depots

A Safety Alert has been issued to operators of COMAH fuel storage facilities and others storing hazardous substances in large tanks.

News from Health and Safety Executive ( 5 July 2006)

New Health and Safety Campaign in Europe

New safety and health campaign targets small businesses in EU 10, Bulgaria and Romania.

News from European Agency For Safety And Health At Work ( 4 July 2006)

BS 9990 Code of practice for fire fighting systems

New from BSI is 'BS 9990:2006 Code of practice for non-automatic fire fighting systems in buildings'.

News from BSI Business Information ( 3 July 2006)

BS 5306 Code of practice for fire extinguishing

New from BSI is 'BS 5306:2006 Code of practice for fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises; hose reels and foam inlets'.

News from BSI Business Information ( 3 July 2006)

HSE publishes expert report for UK energy review

A new report by the HSE says that Britain's existing health and safety system is flexible enough to deal with any hazards and risks from energy developments, and to achieve sensible risk management.