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Guidance on new nuclear power station designs

The HSE with the other principal nuclear regulators are publishing new guidance on the arrangements that have been developed to assess generic designs for any new nuclear power stations.

News from Health and Safety Executive (12 January 2007)

ISO standard for vehicles powered by natural gas

ISO safety standard will encourage market for road vehicles powered by natural gas.

News from ISO ( 5 January 2007)

New guide to prepare for WEEE Directive

 Technical background article   To help UK companies meet the requirements of the new regulations the British Standards Institution (BSI) has published a guide.

News from British Standards Institution (BSI) (14 December 2006)

HSE marks Buncefield anniversary.

Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued information on the activities it has carried out and its on going programme of work.

News from Health and Safety Executive (12 December 2006)

HSC and HSE on the way to merger

A stronger voice for health and safety: HSC is announcing consultation on merging HSC and HSE.

News from Health and Safety Executive ( 7 December 2006)

Despite improvements, campaigning has to continue

 Technical background article   British Health and Safety measures up well. With more to do.

News from Health and Safety Executive ( 5 December 2006)

CO Awareness Day

 Technical background article   HSE reminds people of dangers on CO Awareness Day.

News from Health and Safety Executive ( 5 December 2006)

New standards for lightning protection.

 Technical background article   The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published the latest guidance for lightning protection.

News from British Standards Institution (BSI) (27 November 2006)

Newly revised fencing standards

 Technical background article   Newly revised fencing standards - BS 1722:2006 Fences series.

News from British Standards Institution (BSI) (24 November 2006)

Revised standard for medical electrical equipment.

 Technical background article   The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published the latest guidance for medical electrical equipment.

News from British Standards Institution (BSI) (24 November 2006)

HazardEx International, Birmingham, 21-22 Feb 2007

On hearing the views of the HSE, IEC, TUV, IECEx, DTI, BRE plus many more on industrial compliance standards such as ATEX, DSEAR and the new regulatory reform order.

News from Health and Safety Executive (20 November 2006)

HSE supports national anti-bullying campaign

Bullying is bullying its way into the workplace says HSE as bullying at work costs UK employers £2 billion in lost revenue per year

News from Health and Safety Executive ( 9 November 2006)

Workplace hazard awareness qualification

New course and qualification for young people unveiled by HSE, IOSH, BSC Awards and ENTO partnership.

News from Health and Safety Executive ( 8 November 2006)

HSC/E's health and safety statistics for 2005/06.

 Technical background article   The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) has today published the latest statistics on work-related ill health, workplace injury and enforcement in Great Britain.

News from Health and Safety Executive ( 7 November 2006)

National health and safety improved at workplace

 User application article   Working days lost down by a quarter.

News from Health and Safety Executive ( 6 November 2006)

HSE warns of carbon monoxide danger

Carbon monoxide - the silent killer. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) today issued a warning about the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.

News from Health and Safety Executive (26 October 2006)

HSE supports this year's Euroweek safety campaign

The HSE has announced its support for the events and activities launched for this year's European Week for Health and Safety at Work campaign (Euroweek 2006).

News from Health and Safety Executive (26 October 2006)

HSE withdraws paper industry guidance INDG 396

The HSE has withdrawn paper industry guidance INDG 396 "Transporting paper safely: Guidance for hauliers and others who transport paper and paper products"

News from Health and Safety Executive (26 October 2006)

HSE stresses nuclear industry safety standards

British Nuclear Group Sellafield Limited was today fined £500,000 plus costs of over £67,000 after pleading guilty to breaching health and safety law.

News from Health and Safety Executive (18 October 2006)

Buncefield joint Task Group calls for action.

A joint Industry and COMAH Competent Authority (CA) Task Group today called for industry to take immediate measures to implement eight key action points at major petroleum storage facilities.

News from Health and Safety Executive (16 October 2006)

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