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Listing of all 17 news releases from HSE Health and Safety Executive:
HSC announces consultation on merging HSC and HSE
The Health and Safety Commission has published a public consultation document seeking views on merging HSC and Health and Safety Executive into a single health and safety authority.
News from HSE Health and Safety Executive (11 December 2006)
Reporting on occupational lung disease
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has given an update on its investigation into the outbreak of occupational lung disease at the Powertrain plant in Longbridge, Birmingham.
News from HSE Health and Safety Executive ( 2 May 2006)
HSE initiative aimed at waste collectors
"Watch out for your bin man" is the Health and Safety Executive's message, following the launch of an initiative designed to make householders more aware of the safety of bin men.
News from HSE Health and Safety Executive (28 March 2006)
The dangers of retractable type fall arresters
The Health and Safety Executive is reminding industry of the dangers of misusing retractable type fall arresters - or 'inertia blocks' - following the interim findings of a research project.
News from HSE Health and Safety Executive (23 March 2006)
HSE publishes guide to safe operation of vehicles
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published extensively revised and updated guidance covering the correct and safe use of vehicles at work.
News from HSE Health and Safety Executive (15 December 2005)
UK HSE offers guidance for food manufacturing
The UK's Health and Safety Executive has published a new edition guidance for food manufacturing industries, 'A recipe for safety: Occupational health and safety in food and drink manufacture'.
News from HSE Health and Safety Executive (26 October 2005)
Warehouse apathy produces more accidents
Simple apathy is exacerbating the incidence of employee falls in the transport and warehousing sector, according to an opinion survey from the Health and Safety Executive.
News from HSE Health and Safety Executive (25 October 2005)
HSE warns of dangers from MEWPs and telehandlers
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a warning about possible dangers with two items of mobile plant commonly used: mobile elevating working platforms (MEWPs) and telehandlers.
News from HSE Health and Safety Executive (10 October 2005)
How to handle large sheets of glass in safety
The HSE is reminding those in the glazing and cladding industries of the importance of conducting risk assessments and having safe systems of work in place for packing and unpacking sheets of glass.
News from HSE Health and Safety Executive ( 9 June 2005)
HSE launches Moving Goods Safely inititative
Moving Goods Safely (MGS) is a London-wide initiative from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in 2005/06, with a national roll out planned for 2006/07.
News from HSE Health and Safety Executive (20 May 2005)
New guide to respiratory protective equipment
HSE Books has recently published 'Respiratory protective equipment at work: a practical guide'.
News from HSE Health and Safety Executive (25 March 2005)
Open meeting to focus on noise in textiles sector
The HSC's Textiles Industry Advisory Committee is holding an open meeting to offer practical advice on controlling noise in the textiles and footwear industries.
News from HSE Health and Safety Executive ( 1 February 2005)
Incorrect use of fall arrest systems can be fatal
The Health and Safety Executive has issued a warning on the importance of following manufacturers' instructions on the use of fall arrest equipment.
News from HSE Health and Safety Executive (10 December 2004)
Printing sector welcomed free HSE seminar
A free Health and Safety Executive training event on assessing manual handling risks in the printing sector was warmly received by industry attendees in November 2004.
News from HSE Health and Safety Executive ( 6 December 2004)
Free online tool for assessing slippery surfaces
A new online Slips Assessment Tool that evaluates potential risks to workers and others from floor slipping hazards in the workplace is being launched by the Health and Safety Executive.
News from HSE Health and Safety Executive (16 November 2004)
Plastics company fined for asbestos handling
User application article The UK's HSE has warned building and maintenance workers and their employers that they must take proper precautions when working in buildings where asbestos may be present.
News from HSE Health and Safety Executive (31 August 2004)
New guidance offered on accident investigation
Guidance on how to investigate accidents and incidents, including near misses is intended as a first step in introducing organisations to the benefits of carrying out investigations.
News from HSE Health and Safety Executive (24 August 2004)
