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Listing of all 338 news releases from HSE Health and Safety Executive:

Campaign to drive home safety message

The Shattered Lives campaign aims to highlight the devastating consequences of simple slips, trips and falls - including falls from height - in the workplace.

News from HSE Health and Safety Executive (13 March 2008)

HSE is publishing Thorp Leak report

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is publishing a report on its investigation into a leak of radioactive liquid within the Thermal Oxide Reprocessing Plant facility.

News from HSE Health and Safety Executive (27 February 2007)

HSE gets Government's recognition

Health and Safety Executive's (HSE) management and use of science has been commended by the Government's Chief Scientific Adviser, Sir David King.

News from HSE Health and Safety Executive (26 February 2007)

Health and Safety '07 officially opened by HSE

20th/21st February, Sandown Park, Surrey. Health and Safety '07, the new dedicated regional exhibition and seminar, has received a great accolade from the Health and Safety executive.

News from HSE Health and Safety Executive (22 January 2007)

Cranes stopped from being in service by HSE

 User application article   HSE prohibits operation of tower cranes supplied by Falcon Crane Hire.

News from HSE Health and Safety Executive (22 January 2007)

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 HSE Health and Safety Executive (12 January 2007)

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 HSE 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 HSE 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 HSE Health and Safety Executive ( 5 December 2006)

CO Awareness Day

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

News from HSE Health and Safety Executive ( 5 December 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 HSE 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 HSE 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 HSE 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 HSE 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 HSE 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 HSE 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 HSE 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 HSE 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 HSE 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 HSE Health and Safety Executive (16 October 2006)

HSE report on violence management in healthcare

Migrant worker safety - a cause for concern

HSE launches REACH help desk

Revised WEL introduced

HSE expands its regulatory authority

HSE highlights reversing danger

Reduce fatalities in waste/recycling work

HSE launches asbestos awareness campaign

Classification and labelling of chemicals

Quarterly statement of nuclear incidents

HSC urges new focus on real risks

Fatal injuries statistics for 2005/2006

Fatal injuries to British workers at record low

HSE publishes work-related Illness survey 2004/05

HSE grants decommissioning consent at Dungeness

HSC consults on new workplace exposure limits

HSC consults on amendments to Work at Height Regs

Guide to health and safety risks of shift work

HSC approves revised asbestos regulations

Company fined following injury at Wembley Stadium

Brent Bravo inquiry determination: HSE statement

"Work with us to protect workers" - Lord Hunt

Initial report into Buncefield incident published

HSC endorses initial Buncefield report

HSE launches programme to protect 2million workers

HSE updates 'Five steps to risk assessment' guide

Difference in Public/Private Sector Sick Leave

HSE Embraces the 2012 Olympics

HSE Issues Further Safety Alert to Fuel Depots

Recognition of large organisations' commitment

HSE publishes expert report for UK energy review

HSE supports euroweek safety campaign

HSE Consults on new safety route map

Child safety reminder

HSE feedback from Buncefield Safety Alert

Lancashire Constabulary wins HSE award

HSE issues drought advice to window cleaners

HSE prosecutes following building site fatality

Minister thanks 'height aware' access industry

HSE consults on new gas safety body

How the HSE is addressing government strategy

Lord Hunt calls for further improvements

New guidance on working with dangerous pathogens

Third Buncefield Progress Report: HSE statement

HSE to prosecute British Nuclear Group

HSC calls for standards to be raised

Outbreak of lung disease at Powertrain in 2004

HSE/EEF to run more noise and vibration roadshows

20 questions to help shape HSE policy

HSE wins Menzies Aviation tribunal appeal

Offshore health and safety statistics 2004/05

HSE supports British Safety Council awards

Buncefield investigation - second progress report

Consultation on nuclear safety assessment

New GB noise regulations are now in force

Rail responsibility shifts from HSC/E to ORR

HSE invites discussion of nuclear design

Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005

HSC reminds employers about worker safety

The dangers of playing on powered rolling doors

No action to be taken on Chancery Lane incident

Proposals to amend biocidal products regulations

Inadequate safe system of work leads to fine

HSE prosecutes following fall from height fatality

New challenges for the HSE

Risks from asbestos-containing textured coatings

Getting workers involved in health and safety

Egg carton manufacturer fined over asbestos

HSE tackles slips and trips in healthcare sector

The £12billion annual cost of worker absence

New drive for health and safety in manufacturing

HSE initiative to reduce slips and trips

Control of Noise at Work Regulations explained

HSE to contribute safety report to energy review

Conference to focus on sickness and rehabilitation

Lord Newton to head Buncefield investigation

HSC names Buncefield Investigation Board chairman

HSE makes statement on Buncefield investigation

HSE begins investigation of Buncefield incident

Quarry industry halves reportable injuries

Minister calls for union and worker involvement

HSE to commence Buncefield Oil Depot investigation

Business benefits of worker health and wellbeing

HSC consults on respirable crystalline silica

HSE publishes report into ConocoPhillips explosion

HSE publishes new guide to whole body vibration

Tell the HSE how to simplify regulations

Geoffrey Podger joins HSE as chief executive

Progress being made to improve British rail safety

Incidents at British nuclear installations Q3 2005

HSE launches vocational qualifications

Offshore Installations (Safety Case) Regulations

Million-pound fund is open for business - again

Balfour Beatty fined for death of roadworker

HSE announces free RSI database

HSE issues warning over warehousing and storage

George Brumwell CBE

HSC publishes top-level statistics for 2004/2005

HSC report shows progress but scope to improve

HSC and HSE condemn bullying in the workplace

HSE to prosecute Network Rail and Amey Rail

HSE consults on changes to asbestos regulations

HSE publishes monthly SPAD report for September 05

HSE publishes guide to stress management

HSE updates guidance for food manufacturers

HSE publishes free guides to ladder safety

HSE publishes Offences and Penalties Report 2004/5

Transco fined £1million for fatal gas explosion

Tackling ill-health improves competitiveness

HSE statement on potters bar train derailment

HSE announces Ladders Week and free guides

Channel Tunnel Safety Authority Annual Report 2005

HSE announces revised GMO regulations

HSE gives 10-year green light for Sizewell B

HSE opens Large Organisation Project Pilot (LOPP)

Great Britain regulatory changes, 1 October 2005

HSE grants decommissioning consent for Chapelcross

HSE publishes new guidance on hand-arm vibration

HSE appoints new chief inspector of construction

First reported work-at-height prosecution

Custodial sentence for worker's death

HSE issues statement of nuclear incidents

HSE explains why ladders are not banned

Report: human factors in slip and trip accidents

HSE updates its web pages for workers

Offshore sector needs to do more - HSE

Drop-in opportunity for Work at Height advice

HSE and Step Change in Safety to share stand

HSE issues advice on safe use of gas forges

HSE publishes revised PPE guidance

Record £15M fine for Transco following explosion

Woman fined for falsifying asbestos certificate

HSE releases occupational health statistics

Report discusses use of BS EN 61508 in boilers

New HSE Science and Research Outlook articles

HSE Inspector Training Pack for Work at Height

HSE statistics reveal fewer workers are injured

HSE publishes rules for de-licensing nuclear sites

New head for Health and Safety Laboratory

Corus explosion inquest verdict: accidental deaths

NII reports on Harwell PSR assessment

Report into human factors and level crossings

Amendments to nuclear decommissioning regulations

HSE appoints Geoffrey Podger as chief executive

220 deaths in 2004-5 leads to call for improvement

HSC reveals Statistics of Fatal Injuries 2004/2005

Free guide to tackling long-term sickness

Corporate Health and Safety Performance Index

HSE publishes railway safety annual report 2004

HSE goes to great lengths to prevent accidents

National debate launched to address risk aversion

HSC annual report shows commitment to strategy

Calder Hall gains decommissioning consent

Report into benefits of safety representatives

HSE website changes and additions

European Physical Agents (Vibration) Directive

ConocoPhillips fined for explosion and LPG escape

HSE publishes Canada Square crane collapse report

Rail industry human factors information goes live

Roadshows explain EU noise and vibration regs

Human error in railway accidents web spotlight

New COMAH regulations come into force

HSE appeal to waste industries over back injuries

New address for notification of ammonium nitrate

New HSE website for electrical safety in quarries

HSE launches Backs! 2005 initiative

Waste transfer company fined for death of worker

Report reveals extent of work-related ill health

Firm fined after worker dies of 60 per cent burns

Shared workplaces mean shared risks

Understanding the hazards of metalworking fluids

Health and safety needs board-level leadership

Diverse articles on Science and Research Outlook

Sensible risk management explained

Free HSE workshops for mattress makers

New PABIAC strategy is Making a Difference

Special exemptions for slam-door trains

Huge fine for breach of health and safety law

Pause for International Workers Memorial Day 2005

Large fines for property developers

Firm in liquidation fined for death of worker

Large fine after fallen steel grid killed painter

Explanation of WAH Regs for construction sector

Scrapyard owner fined after worker killed

Offshore safety regulators aim at global standards

Two companies fined following workplace fatality

The HSE guide to the Work at Height Regulations

New explosives Regulations take effect on 26 April

HSE announces two new board appointments

New approach to exposure limits under COSHH

Offshore health and safety awards

RIDDOR under review

Risk assessment tool team short-listed for award

Waste management companies fined for fatality

Incidents at UK nuclear installations

HSC publishes report on first year of strategy

HSE and CAA issue memorandum of understanding

Safety in the chemical and downstream oil sector

HSE targets waste and recycling industry

HSC gives warm welcome to final Hampton Report

HSE and LAs to build on best practice

HSC announces date for Work at Height Regulations

Firms warned to use ladders of the correct length

HSC announces WSA Challenge Fund winners

Views sought on nuclear decommissioning

Survey shows firms fear loss of reputation

New guide to safe manual handling of kerbs

HSE issues revised guide to railway regulations

Fatal accident leads to large fine for scaffolders

Four-month sentence for assault on HSE inspector

Firms fined following death at sugar factory

HSE reveals offshore safety record for 2003/4

Campaign emphasises business benefits

Broadcaster launches dialogue on health and safety

Health and safety law: see the future

Triple fine after death of Romanian worker

HSE issues 57 Enforcement Notices in two days

HSE warns of bogus 'Enforcement Division'

Amey Rail fined after accident leaves man disabled

Metronet fined following injury to cleaner

Free tool assesses SME health and safety

Company fined after worker suffers fatal fall

COSHH amendment bans old-style cement

HSC consults on Science Strategy

Custodial sentence for breach of HSW Act

HSE supports Freedom of Information

Change in regulations covering diving cylinders

HSE issues warning over forged qualifications

Comments sought on changes to GMO Regulations

HSE issues warning over pressure equipment

Large fines after worker sustains fatal injuries

Wessex Trains fined for injury to fitter

Head of HMRI to remain until merger with ORR

Comments sought on new COMAH guidance

New COMAH regulations open to discussion

First aid rules still fit for purpose

Conference majors on authorities working together

Health and safety guide available in 19 languages

Fabrication firm fined following fall

Health and safety guidance on handling metals

HSC launches second round of WSA funding

Statistics reveal 235 worker fatalities in 2003-4

HSE publishes 2003-4 statistics highlights

New-style HSE report names offenders and penalties

HSE issues statement of nuclear incidents

Interim report into Ufton level crossing crash

New forum for cleaning industry health and safety

HSE reviews nuclear decommissioning strategy

Guidance for managers of major hazards

Fines for failure to maintain lineside fencing

ICRARD site provides offshore safety information

HSE to clamp down on unsafe manufacturers

Returning from sick leave aids rapid recovery

Additional consultation on Work at Height Regs

Mark I rolling stock to roll a little longer

30 years of the Health and Safety at Work Act

HSE launches new website and newsletter

HSE reveals the cost of health and safety failures

Profitable implementation of health and safety

Wylfa nuclear power station to continue operating

Substantial fines for companies after rail death

HSC and HSE consult on interventions policy

Transport safety: a safe site, driver and vehicle

HSE Infoline handles two millionth enquiry

HSE reports on 2003-4 rail safety

HSC proposes new accessible channels of advice

Local authorities and HSE working together

New chair for nuclear safety advisory committee

Rail public inquiries head for completion

New asthma guidelines for doctors

HSE issues warning after 250,000 UKP port fine

Manual handling in the printing industry

Practical guidance for homeworking

Do permissioning regimes enhance safety?

Have your say on new rail safety regulations

Website for surface engineering industry safety

Barristers appointed to Standing Counsel to HSE

Website aims to improve safety in waste industry

Offshore workers get HSE news directly

Updated guidance on portable electrical equipment

HSE publishes ill health statistics

HSE issues asbestos warning

HSE disappointed with offshore safety statistics

HSC/E concerned at number of deaths in MVR sector

HSE issues guidance for pre-1998 rubber calendars

HSE reports on decommissioning of Rosyth yard

Firms fined after mud on road causes driver death

HSC holds offshore industry open session

Property developer fined following death

HSC publishes fatal injury statistics for 2003/4

HSC Chair calls for action to reduce fatalities

HSE warns of dangers of confined spaces

HSE reminds textile industry of fire risks

HSE appoints new head of policy group

10,000 CD-Roms distributed to stressed commuters

HSE to present at seminar on permissioning regimes

HSC responds to Work and Pensions report

HSC seeks views on stress management standards

End of the road for manual handling of kerbs

HSE publishes free leaflets for FRP firms

HSE publishes 2003-2004 report and accounts

Rail safety to be transferred away from HSC/E

HSC consults on amendments to COMAH Regulations

HSC concerned about proposed EC Sevices Directive

Company fined after worker dies of heat exhaustion

New initiative to improve safety in waste industry

Guidance shows how to investigate accidents

Company fined following fall from height

Maintenance firm fined for Rotherham derailment

HSE consults on Mark 1 rolling stock exemption

Rail companies fined for West Sutton derailment

Workers' Safety Adviser awards announced

SMEs need better occupational health support

Civil air transport told to improved safety record

HSC consults on offshore safety case Regulations

HSE expects Work at Height Regs to be law by 2005

Waste industry incident rates too high, says HSE

Free conference puts safety first

 

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