Health and Safety
Executive / Commission
e-Bulletins
This bulletin is just a sample of What's New on HSE's website this week. The site is updated daily, visit: http://www.hse.gov.uk
GAS SAFETY
++ Beware of the silent killer, HSE's reminder ++
HSE lends its support to CO (carbon monoxide) Awareness Week.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2008/e05808.htm
AIRBORNE CONTAMINANTS
++ World COPD Day 2008 ++
Working to improve systems that help remove airborne contaminants from the workplace.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/copd/worldcopdday.htm
MYTH OF THE MONTH
++ Health and safety myth calendar ++
A compilation of HSE's Myth of the Month cartoons for 2009. Stocks are limited.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/mythcal09.htm
HSE WALES
++ Latest news and updates from HSE Wales ++
Sign up for free regular news and updates by email - in Welsh and English.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/welsh/ebulletin.htm
HSE SCOTLAND
++ Scotland events ++
Health and Safety in Care Homes (Lanarkshire and Edinburgh) 4 & 5 February 2009.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/scotland/events.htm
VEHICLES AT WORK
++ Workplace transport - Personnel ++
Focusing on advice for managers responsible for recruiting, training and hiring.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/workplacetransport/personnel/index.htm
ABOUT US
++ HSE Executive Board meetings 2009 ++
Dates for 2009 meetings, apply to attend a meeting.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/aboutus/meetings/index.htm
++ HSE Chair TUC Conference speech ++
Transcript of speech given by Judith Hackitt CBE.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/aboutus/speeches/transcripts/hackitt141108.htm
++ SACGM Annual Report 2007 ++
Scientific Advisory Committee on Genetic Modification (Contained Use) Annual Report.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/aboutus/meetings/committees/sacgmcu/anrep07.pdf
WORKER INVOLVEMENT
++ Worker Involvement Conference ++
Transcript of Speech given by Lord McKenzie.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/involvement/resources/mckenzie141008.htm
CLEANING
++ Cleaning Industry Newsletter Autumn/Winter ++
Covers: National Occupational Standards for Cleaning Industry, footwear at work...
http://www.hse.gov.uk/cleaning/clif3.pdf
CAREERS IN HSE
++ Recently published vacancies ++
Posts for a Mathematician Modeller, Public Relations Officers, Press Officer...
http://www.hse.gov.uk/careers/jobprofiles.htm
PRESS RELEASES
++ Latest from the Press Office ++
Includes; "Beware of the silent killer", "Farmers urged to store feed safely"...
http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/press.htm
++ Latest press releases on your desktop or website ++
Use our RSS feed on your website/intranet.
http://news.hse.gov.uk/category/press-release/feed
WASTE AND RECYCLING
++ Reducing 'kerbside' glass collection noise ++
Guidance for managers, buyers, designers and manufacturers of glass collection equipment.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/waste16.pdf
CONSTRUCTION
++ New case study ++
Controlling dust during the refurbishment and extension of occupied premises.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/healthrisks/coh15.pdf
OFFSHORE
++ Overpressure protection of pipeline rises ++
Guidance on pipeline riser system pressure containment systems on unattended installations.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/foi/internalops/hid/spc/spctosd31.htm
NUCLEAR
++ Nuclear Operating Plan ++
Updated Nuclear Programme Strategy and Operating Plan 2008.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/nuclear/operatingplan.pdf
CONTACT HSE
Infoline - Health and safety information and advice:
Call 0845 345 0055 or visit: http://www.hse.gov.uk/contact/index.htm
Report an accident:
Call 0845 300 9923 or report online at: http://www.hse.gov.uk/riddor/index.htm
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