http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/hgt/hgt000.html HSE Health and Safety Executive news releases on Manufacturingtalk en-gb Copyright (C)2008 Pro-Talk Ltd. All rights reserved. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT http://www.pro-talk.com/images/protalklogo90.gif http://www.pro-talk.com/ 90 79 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. Mon, 11 Dec 2006 08:00:00 UT HSE Health and Safety Executive http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/hgt/hgt112.html 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. Tue, 02 May 2006 08:00:00 UT HSE Health and Safety Executive http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/hgt/hgt103.html "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. Tue, 28 Mar 2006 08:00:00 UT HSE Health and Safety Executive http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/hgt/hgt123.html 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. Thu, 23 Mar 2006 08:00:00 UT HSE Health and Safety Executive http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/hgt/hgt122.html The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published extensively revised and updated guidance covering the correct and safe use of vehicles at work. Thu, 15 Dec 2005 08:00:00 UT HSE Health and Safety Executive http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/hgt/hgt121.html 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'. Wed, 26 Oct 2005 08:00:00 UT HSE Health and Safety Executive http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/hgt/hgt102.html 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. Tue, 25 Oct 2005 08:00:00 UT HSE Health and Safety Executive http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/hgt/hgt101.html 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. Mon, 10 Oct 2005 08:00:00 UT HSE Health and Safety Executive http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/hgt/hgt120.html 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. Thu, 09 Jun 2005 08:00:00 UT HSE Health and Safety Executive http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/hgt/hgt119.html 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. Fri, 20 May 2005 08:00:00 UT HSE Health and Safety Executive http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/hgt/hgt118.html HSE Books has recently published 'Respiratory protective equipment at work: a practical guide'. Fri, 25 Mar 2005 08:00:00 UT HSE Health and Safety Executive http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/hgt/hgt117.html 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. Tue, 01 Feb 2005 08:00:00 UT HSE Health and Safety Executive http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/hgt/hgt116.html The Health and Safety Executive has issued a warning on the importance of following manufacturers' instructions on the use of fall arrest equipment. Fri, 10 Dec 2004 08:00:00 UT HSE Health and Safety Executive http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/hgt/hgt115.html 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. Mon, 06 Dec 2004 08:00:00 UT HSE Health and Safety Executive http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/hgt/hgt114.html 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. Tue, 16 Nov 2004 08:00:00 UT HSE Health and Safety Executive http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/hgt/hgt113.html 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. Tue, 31 Aug 2004 08:00:00 UT HSE Health and Safety Executive http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/hgt/hgt100.html