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News March 2006
| Title | Comments | Publication |
|---|---|---|
| New advice for employers on involving workers in health and safety management. | HSE has launched a new resource for employers to help them involve workers in H&S management. Includes case studies. | Internet: www.hse.gov.uk/involvement HSE Press Release E022:06 28/2/06 |
| European safety directives guide. | Updated HSE guide to proposed and current European H&S directives. | ‘Euronews’ HSC Newsletter 2006 (165) Feb:7-18 |
| The safe isolation of plant and equipment. | Aimed at duty-holders in the on and offshore oil and gas industry, chemical manufacturing and associated pipelines. | HSG253 Isbn 0-7176-6171-7 HSE Books £12-95 HSC Newsletter 2006 (165) Feb:19 |
| Approved Supply List – 8th ed. | Supports the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) (Amendment) Regs 2005 (CHIP 3.1). | L142 Isbn 0-7176-6138-5 HSE Books £34.95 HSC Newsletter 2006 (165) Feb:20-21 |
| COSHH essentials for printers. | Aimed at the printing industry, describes good practice on how to control exposure to chemicals in common printing processes and tasks. | ‘COSHH essentials for printers’ Internet: www.hse.gov.uk/printing/coshhessentials/index.htm HSC Newsletter 2006 (165) Feb:24 |
| Green waste collection – health issues. | Aimed at managers, supervisors and operators working with recyclable vegetation in waste management and recycling industries. | ‘Green waste collection – health issues’ Internet: www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/web10.pdf HSC Newsletter 2006 (165) Feb:24 |
| Smoking guns trigger Valentine’s Day massacre over Labour’s ban. | Following a ‘free vote’ MPs have voted to ban smoking in most enclosed public spaces including pubs and clubs. | Health & Safety Bulletin 2006 (346):1 |
| Haulage boss gaoled for working time lies. | Partners in R&B Drivers, Mr R Knapman gaoled for 2½ yrs and Mr R Legg fined £1,000. R&B drivers fined a total of £4,000. Langdon Transport fined £7,500. Partner knowingly supplied haulage drivers who were over the legal working limit. Case followed crash killing 2 HGV drivers. | Health & Safety Bulletin 2006 (346):2 |
| BP admits management failures in Texas City deaths. | BP report has acknowledged that management system failures contributed to the explosion at its Texas City refinery which killed 15 and injured 170 in 2005. | ‘Isomerization unit… final report’ Internet: www.bpresponse.org/go/doc/946/92962/ Health & Safety Bulletin 2006 (346):3 |
| Government sets out new ‘benefits’ for sick workers. | New Government proposals for getting 1m incapacity benefit recipients back to work over the next 10 years. Claimants judged able to return to work will get training and help but those who refuse could have benefit cuts. | ‘A new deal for welfare: Empowering people to work’ Internet: www.dwp.gov.uk/aboutus/welfarereform Health & Safety Bulletin 2006 (346):6 |
| Black Caribbean women suffer most from discrimination-induced stress. | An HSE study has found that black Caribbean women who have suffered racial discrimination are more likely than other ethnic groups to suffer high levels of work related stress. | ‘Ethnicity, work characteristics, stress and health’ RR308 Internet: www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/index.htm Health & Safety Bulletin 2006 (346):8 |
| ‘That’s the way to do it’ – the Scottish smoking ban. | Scottish workplaces have until 26/3/06 to comply with the imminent smoking ban. (H Fidderman) | Health & Safety Bulletin 2006 (346):10-16 |
| Wiping away the tiers. | The new relationship between the HSE and LAs and how it is affecting enforcement. (L Ponting) | Health & Safety Bulletin 2006 (346):17-22 |
| All in a day’s work. | A new profile of safety practitioners. (L Ponting) | Health & Safety Bulletin 2006 (346):23-24 |
| HSE announces new timetable for construction design regulations. | The revised Construction (Design and Management) Regs will be implemented in Spring 2007 bringing together provisions in the existing CDM 1994 and the CHSWR 1996. | HSE Press Release E021:06 28/2/06 |
| Community-based safety body formed. | Mr David Eaves, former DDG, HSE, has launched Safety Groups UK, formerly Natl H&S Groups Council, to co-ordinate a network of 80 community based groups giving advice to SMEs. | Safety & Health Practitioner 2006 24(3):8 |
| High Court decision on asbestos compensation reversed. | The Court of Appeal has overturned a ruling that people suffering from pleural plaques related to asbestos exposure, are entitled to compensation. | Safety & Health Practitioner 2006 24(3):6 |
| Replacement machine left a dangerous gap. | DS Smith Packaging fined £75,000. Killed clearing blockage at a cardboard box forming machine. Previous conveyor narrower and there was a gap between roller conveyor and guard. Failure to prevent access. | Safety & Health Practitioner 2006 24(3):12 |
| Explosion down to ‘bad management.’ | Co-operative Group (CWS) fined £45,000. Electrical compressor unit overheated and fireworks exploded in a store room. Correct display and storage cabinet supplied but not correctly used by local management. | Safety & Health Practitioner 2006 24(3):14 |
| Engineer fell from forklift truck while repairing door. | Eliza Tinsley, (Evenwood Engineering) fined £5,000. Maintenance engineer killed falling 8’ from pallet balanced on FLT forks. Taking avoiding action when roller door he was repairing came off its tracks and fell. | Safety & Health Practitioner 2006 24(3):14 |
| Putting it in reverse. | HASAWA 1974 s37 and the reverse burden of proof argument. (N Appleby) | Safety & Health Practitioner 2006 24(3):19-20 |
| Strength or shackle? - IOSH Conference special. | Shifting perceptions. (G Day) Regulation for results. (J Rees) Keep it simple, stupid. (C Undy) | Safety & Health Practitioner 2006 24(3):40-42 |
| You know it makes sense. | The business case for investing in a preventative approach to workplace stress. (Dr J Jordan) | Safety & Health Practitioner 2006 24(3):45-46 |
| Hits and myths. | A challenge to four of the accepted theories on the application of safety management procedures and systems. Accident triangles. Linear management. Reactive statistics. Benchmarking. (P Smith) | Safety & Health Practitioner 2006 24(3):49-52 |
| No more walking the plank. | The safer alternative to two ladders and a plank for working above stairwells. (H Lloyd) | Safety & Health Practitioner 2006 24(3):55-56 |
| Power points. | In the context of the Work at Height Regs 2005 – why training is essential for all mobile platform operators. (T Whiteman) | Safety & Health Practitioner 2006 24(3):58-60 |
| Heightened awareness. | The Work at Height Regs required a change in thinking – the impact on the Lloyd’s of London Building. (K Peart) | Safety & Health Practitioner 2006 24(3):62-64 |
| Workers’ Safety Adviser Challenge Fund award winners announced. | Lord Hunt, Minister for H&S announced the 13 winners from the 3rd round of the WSA Challenge Fund, a grant scheme to increase worker involvement. | HSE Press Release C003:06 1/3/06 |
| Nine fatalities in eight weeks – HSE issues safety alert to waste and recycling industry. | The HSE has issued a safety alert to the waste and recycling industry after 9 deaths in 8 weeks, 7 of which were caused when people were struck by a vehicle. | HSE Press Release E023:06 1/3/06 |
| Free property developers seminar at HSE’s London HQ. | On 20/3/06 the HSE will hold a free half-day seminar to provide its construction clients with understanding of the H&S laws that apply to them. | Contact: Kokhab Rafi or Pat Osayande HSE Tel:020-7556-2100 HSE Press Release E024:06 2/3/06 |
| HSE Chief Executive outlines the new challenges of regulating British industry. | At the IOSH Conf, Geoffrey Podger, Chief Exec, HSE, has set out the challenges facing a modern regulator. | HSE Press Release E026:06 10/3/06 |
| Workplace risks assessed in energy review. | Ministers are reviewing Britain’s energy needs for the next 50 years including a new generation of nuclear reactors, renewables and increased gas imports and the HSE is to assess risks. | Internet: www.dti.gov.uk/energy/review RoSPA Occup Safety & Health Journal 2006 36(3):2 |
| Unsafe workers caught redhanded. | Venturi Steeplejack Co Ltd fined £4,000. During a routine visit, inspector saw workers walking across an asbestos cement roof. Prohibition Notice served. | RoSPA Occup Safety & Health Journal 2006 36(3):4 |
| Initiative launched to protect security staff. | The GMB and British Security Ind Assoc have joined in a new initiative to raise awareness of the high number of attacks on ‘Cash in Transit' staff. | RoSPA Occup Safety & Health Journal 2006 36(3):6 |
| Bullying investigation: NHS Trust urged to take action. | Following an investigation of bullying and harassment of staff, the Healthcare Comm has urged the East Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust to develop and implement a culture of zero tolerance. | RoSPA Occup Safety & Health Journal 2006 36(3):10 |
| MRSA teams sent into hospitals. | Only 50% of all the NHS Trusts are on target to make a 50% reduction in MRSA infections by 2008. | RoSPA Occup Safety & Health Journal 2006 36(3):10 |
| Construction slips and trips targeted. | During February, Inspectors visited 1,000 sites as part of the nationwide campaign to reduce slips and trips in the construction industry. | Internet: www.hse.gov.uk/construction/slips/index.htm RoSPA Occup Safety & Health Journal 2006 36(3):12 |
| Surviving the night shift: a new guide. | Aimed particularly at junior doctors working a 11-13 hr night shift and includes advice on managing sleep and fatigue. | Free Internet: www.rcplondon.ac.uk/pubs/books/nightshift RoSPA Occup Safety & Health Journal 2006 36(3):12 |
| Asthma guidelines win award. | The Brit Occup Hlth Res Foundation has won a BUPA Award for guidelines on prevention, identification and management of occupational asthma. | Internet: http://oem.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/full/62/5/290 RoSPA Occup Safety & Health Journal 2006 36(3):12 |
| Recovery position. | Following the 2001 terrorist attacks, the contingency plans of the London Fire Brigade and how they worked in the aftermath of the attacks on LU in 2005. E Gates) | RoSPA Occup Safety & Health Journal 2006 36(3):14-17 |
| Laboratory conditions – Pt3. | Occupational exposure to chemicals and recent developments by scientists and engineers at the H&S Lab, Buxton. (N Cook) | RoSPA Occup Safety & Health Journal 2006 36(3):20-22,24,26-27 |
| Educational visits. | The RA process prior to schools taking pupils on educational visits in the UK. (P Ellis) | RoSPA Occup Safety & Health Journal 2006 36(3):30-33 |
| Calling SMEs. | Current initiatives targeting SMEs and whether a co-ordinated approach would better ensure their needs are met. (R Bibbings) | RoSPA Occup Safety & Health Journal 2006 36(3):47-48 |
| Journalism more dangerous than ever. | The Int Fed of Journalists’ 2005 annual report shows 150 journalists and media staff killed with 89 ‘killed in the line of duty.’ Since 2003 there have been 18 killed by US soldiers in Iraq. | RoSPA Safety Express 2006 (March/April):2 |
| It wont be easy say EU experts. | A recent European Agency for Safety & Health at Work report states that changes in Europe’s workforce have led to difficulties in monitoring health issues. | EASHW ‘Priorities for OS in EU-25’ Internet: http://osha.eu.int/ RoSPA Safety Express 2006 (March/April):4 |
| Fuel mix up leads to garage fire and £30,000 fine. | City Motor Holdings fined £30,000. Motor showrooms destroyed by fire when static electricity ignited fuel. Technician siphoned off petrol using piping and unearthed plastic container. Worker then used a water extinguisher. Previous H&S recommendations had not been implemented. | RoSPA Safety Express 2006 (March/April):6 |
| Hefty fine for boss who allowed asbestos exposure. | Leyford Const’n and director Mr G Marfleet each fined £15,000. Worker removed asbestos wall panels using a hammer and chisel. No supervision, training or instruction. Failure to ensure worker not exposed to asbestos. No specialist contractor employed. | RoSPA Safety Express 2006 (March/April):7 |
| Road sense. | UK roads are dangerous workplaces - how far are firms responsible for the risks. (J Heath) | RoSPA Safety Express 2006 (March/April):10-11 |
| Free training scheme for Britain’s van drivers. | The Transport Secretary has launched the Safe and Fuel Efficient Drivers (SaFED) Scheme to encourage safer, cleaner and cheaper driving and fund 200 instructors to offer training initially to 3,500 van drivers. | Internet: www.safed.org.uk RoSPA Safety Express 2006 (March/April):20 |
| Preventing back pain and other aches and pains to kitchen staff – HSE issues new guidance. | Aimed at raising awareness in catering and hospitality industry. Information on good manual handling and lifting aids and specifically for kitchen staff on pot washing, dishwashing, preparing food, storage and cleaning. | Internet: www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/cais24.pdf HSE Press Release E025:06 10/3/06 |
| New research confirms low risk of exposure from asbestos containing textured coatings. | New research on asbestos confirms that risks from asbestos containing textured coatings are lower than previously thought. This supports the proposal that work with TCs will no longer require a licence. | Internet: www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/hslif200607.pdf HSE Press Release E027:06 13/3/06 |
| HSE prosecutes following fall from height fatality. | Henderson General Services Ltd fined £18,000. Killed falling 4.25m from a ladder whilst attempting to access a scaffold. | HSE Press Release E028:06 14/3/06 |
| Inadequate safe system of work leads to £13,000 fine for train maintenance company. | West Coast Traincare fined £13,000. Injured whilst replacing brake pads on carriages when a colleague released the braking system. Inadequate safe system of work. | HSE Press Release E029:06 15/3/06 |
| HSC consults on proposals for amended biocidal products regulations. | New Con Doc on proposals for the Biocidal Products (Amendment) Regs 2006. | Internet: www.hse.gov.uk/consult/live.htm HSE Press Release C004:06 16/3/06 |
| HSE publishes final report on Chancery Lane tube derailment. | The report into the Central Line train derailment at Chancery Lane tube station 25/1/03. | Internet: www.hse.gov.uk/railways/chancerylane/ HSE Press Release E030:06 17/3/06 |
| West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust | Fined £17,000 under HASAWA 1974 s2 & s3. Charges followed HSE Trust Management Inspection when a broad range of deficiencies were identified at four hospitals. | HSE Prosecution Case F080000398 (5/1/06) |
| Stagecoach London Ltd | Fined £5,000 under WHSWR 1992. Injured by reversing bus whilst standing on a poorly marked pedestrian walkway. Poor vehicle pedestrian segregation and reversing unnecessary. | HSE Prosecution Case F050000198 (6/1/06) |
| HSE warns of dangers to children playing on powered rolling doors. | Following accidents the HSE has issued information to owners of vertically opening powered rolling doors, typical on industrial, large residential and office complexes. | HSE Press Release E032:06 22/3/06 |
| Nominations open for Good Practice awards. | The European Agency for Safety & Health at Work is seeking nominations for Good Practice Awards which focus on the H&S of young people in line with 2006 European Safety Week. | Internet: http://ew2006.osha.eu.int/ Safety Management 2006 (March):6 |
| Experts hit back as row over Scots corporate homicide law continues. | Trades unionists and safety campaigners have rebuffed suggestions from the Inst of Dir that Scottish corporate homicide plans could lead to witch hunts. | Safety Management 2006 (March):6 |
| Unions and retailers urge PM to push ahead on gangmasters’ legislation. | Food retailers and trades unions have urged the PM to ensure that measures to tackle illegal gangmasters come into force as soon as possible. | Safety Management 2006 (March):6 |
| Right to reply… Directors’ duties. | HSE and directors’ duties. Changes in the law are necessary to bring rogue bosses to justice. (H Robertson) | Safety Management 2006 (March):10 |
| Children with special needs. | H&S at a school for children with special needs. (J Hobbs) | Safety Management 2006 (March):21-24 |
| 16-year-old almost killed by solvent fumes. | Pailton Eng’g Ltd fined £12,000 and production manager Mr B Chana fined £500. 16 yr old overcome by solvent fumes whilst using thinners to remove residue from inside oil tank. No suitable RA. Inadequate instruction, training and supervision. Failure to control access to solvents. | Safety Management 2006 (March):28 |
| Building accident leaves worker paralysed. | Construction worker Mr L Lleshi sentenced to 180 hrs community service. Underage asylum seeker, working illegally. Colleague injured by 68lb concrete mixing tub which was pushed off 23’ high scaffold. Employed by Austin Brickwork Ltd which had suitable safety procedures in place. | Safety Management 2006 (March):28 |
| Worker loses finger tips in saw accident. | Wyko Industrial Services Ltd fined £10,000. Agency worker injured on 2nd day whilst using a horizontal band saw when glove became entangled. Poor guarding and no emergency stop button. Inadequate supervision and training. | Safety Management 2006 (March):32 |
| Ladder fall leads to £13,000 fine for firm. | Ken Read & Sons fined £10,000+£3,000 costs. Nightshift supervisor injured falling from a step ladder whilst trying to unblock a conveyor 10’ above ground. Failure to assess the risks. Stepladders too short. | Safety Management 2006 (March):32 |
| Communicating the health and safety message – Worker consultation. | Worker consultation and ways of involving staff in improving safety at work. Employees are only fully involved in H&S decisions in 4 out of 10 workplaces. (N Farooq) | Safety Management 2006 (March):35-36,38,40 |
| Communicating the health and safety message – Lone workers. | Steps to follow to protect lone workers such as healthcare staff, sales reps and maintenance engineers. (J Bentley) | Safety Management 2006 (March):42-46 |
| Timetable of regulations for 2006. | New legislation due 6/4/06 includes Control of Noise at Work Regs 2005, Management of Health & Safety at Work (Amendment) Regs, Health & Safety (Consult with Employees) (Amend) Regs and Offshore Installations (Safety Case) Regs. | Safety Management 2006 (March):47 |
| Healthy workplace guide. | The Faculty of Public Hlth and Faculty of Occup Med have produced a booklet for employers and safety professionals on how to create a healthy workplace. | Free Internet: www.fph.org.uk/policy_communication/ publications/leaflets/healthy_workplaces.asp Safety Management 2006 (March):49 |
| Lone worker tips. | The Suzy Lamplugh Trust has produced a personal safety booklet specifically for lone workers. | ‘Lone working’ G19 £2.00 Tel:020-8876-0305 Safety Management 2006 (March):49 |
| Risk certificate. | New NEBOSH Fire Safety and Risk Management Cert to equip holders to contribute to workplace fire RA and fire prevention and protection measures. | Internet: www.nebosh.org.uk Fire Prevention 2006 402 (March):3 |
| Figures show fire deaths fell to 45-year low in 2004. | New ODPM statistics show fire-related deaths decreased by 14% from 593 in 2003 to 508 in 2004. | Internet: www.odpm.gov.uk Fire Prevention 2006 402 (March):4 |
| Blast resistance. | Buncefield oil depot and the challenge for the fire and rescue service. (R Wilsher) | Fire Prevention 2006 402 (March):19-21 |
| Extreme measures. | Major incidents and the need for businesses to take measures to manage risk. (N Hewitt & P Bressington) | Fire Prevention 2006 402 (March):22-23 |
| Check points. | A guide to the RA process. (D Sibert & N Cheyne) | Fire Prevention 2006 402 (March):26-28 |
| Special interest – Pt 1. | The emergence of a new breed of private-sector response specialists. (R Barnes & S Nacheman) | Fire Prevention 2006 402 (March):29-31 |
| Local authority. | Plans to repeal local legislation relating to the safety of large storage buildings. (R Everton) | Fire Prevention 2006 402 (March):33-35 |
| Passive persuasion. | Better standards of passive fire protection in buildings. (G Ellicott) | Fire Prevention 2006 402 (March):36-37 |
| Confident thinking. | Third-party certification and confidence in the quality and performance of fire doors. (S Marshall) | Fire Prevention 2006 402 (March):38-39 |
| Quality control. | How essential is third-party certification in fire safety. (T Martiny) | Fire Prevention 2006 402 (March):40-41 |
| FPA large fire analysis 2003. | Analysis of fires incurring losses of £50,000+ during 2003. (A Lewis) | Fire Prevention 2006 402 (March):49-55 |
| HSE safety warning to construction industry. | Pellikaan Const’n Ltd fined £45,000. Injured beneath falling debris when 1st floor of new building collapsed during construction. No suitable RA. HSE inspector warned there could have been graver consequences. | HSE Press Release E031:06 17/3/06 |
| HSE urges caution over ‘retractable type fall arresters’. | Following a research project the HSE has reminded industry of the dangers of misusing retractable type fall arresters ‘inertia blocks.’ | HSE Press Release E033:06 21/3/06 |
| Oil company ordered to pay out £14,000 for inadequate safe system of work after explosion at refinery. | Total Lindsey Oil Refinery Ltd fined £14,000. Vapour exploded during maintenance. Inadequate safe system of work. | HSE Press Release E034:06 23/3/06 |
| Barrington McDonnell Ltd | Fined £2,500 under HASAWA 1974 s21. Whilst working alone, injured falling from unsupported ladder resting on smooth floor when ladder slipped. | HSE Prosecution Case F230000753 (9/1/06) |
| Karl David Ullah | Guilty under HASAWA 1974 s22. Community sentence. Occupier complained to HSE that unregistered installer had installed new central heating. Following dispute, installer removed the boiler and left gas on and pipes open. | HSE Prosecution Case F100000658 (11/1/06) |
| Hystar Construction Ltd | Fined £2,700 under CHSWR 1996. Injured falling 7.8m through a hole covered with polythene in a flat roof. | HSE Prosecution Case F230000745 (11/1/06) |
| Allen & Hunt Ltd | Fined £6,000 under CHSWR 1996. Subcontractor’s worker injured falling through a fragile roof. Poor planning, precautions and method statement. | HSE Prosecution Case F230000693 (12/1/06) |
| Carillion Building Ltd | Fined £5,000 under HASAWA 1974 s3. Two sub-contractor dry-liners injured when the wall they were working on collapsed. Wall recently completed but not supported. | HSE Prosecution Case F230000716 (12/1/06) |
| London Waste Ltd | Fined £10,000 under HASAWA 1974 s2. Injured falling 12’ into quench bath inside a boiler whilst erecting an internal work platform. | HSE Prosecution Case F050000188 (13/1/06) |
| Reform Bill. | Backed by the CBI, Fed of Small Businesses, Inst of Directors and Br Chambers of Comm, the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Bill should remove unnecessary or over-complicated statutory requirements and enable mergers of certain enforcement agencies. | Internet: www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/regulation/bill/index.asp RoSPA Occup Safety & Health Bulletin 2006 35(3):2-3 |
| Pollution control. | New guidance on ferrous and non-ferrous metals, mushroom compost and tobacco should help LAs set standards for air pollution control. | DEFRA Tel:08459-335577 Internet: www.defra.gov.uk/ RoSPA Occup Safety & Health Bulletin 2006 35(3):3 |
| Tower cranes. | Following research into the collapse of tower cranes, new guidance for companies and individuals responsible for temporary works involving tower cranes. | CIRIA Tel:020-7549-3300 Internet: www.ciria.org RoSPA Occup Safety & Health Bulletin 2006 35(3):4 |
| Public pollutants. | According to a new study, air pollution is responsible for most environmentally related illnesses in the EU. | RoSPA Occup Safety & Health Bulletin 2006 35(3):6-7 |
| MEPs win respite from ‘free market’ threats to safety. | The European Parliament has now adopted a revised version of the draft services Directive. Companies will be free to provide services in any EU country but must respect the labour, health and environmental standards of that country. | Internet: www.europarl.eu.int/oeil/file.jsp?id=240902 Health & Safety Bulletin 2006 (347):2 |
| Dismissal law covers employees abroad. | The House of Lords has confirmed that employees who have a substantial connection with the UK are entitled to UK employment rights even if they work wholly abroad. | Serco Ltd v Lawson, Botham (FC) v McD, Crofts and others v Veta Ltd and others [2006] UKHL 3 Health & Safety Bulletin 2006 (347):3 |
| HSE looks at competence for safety-related systems. | HSE is finalising guidance on managing competence for safety-related systems – defined in the Draft as ‘one whose correct operation is necessary for ensuring or maintaining safety.’ | Internet: www.hse.gov.uk/consult/condocs/ competence.htm Health & Safety Bulletin 2006 (347):3 |
| Optimism misplaced: Labour and the promise of change. | Has Labour’s governance of H&S offered cause for concern. (P James & D Walters) | Health & Safety Bulletin 2006 (347):7-9 |
| Buncefield: beyond the ‘worst case’ scenario. | The early implications for COMAH operators of the Buncefield explosions. (L Ponting) | Health & Safety Bulletin 2006 (347):10-12 |
| Helping SME chemical users. | The problems for SMEs that use chemicals. (H Fidderman) | Health & Safety Bulletin 2006 (347):13-17 |
| Adding insult to injury. | Two legal setbacks for the victims of asbestos relating to the types of injuries that can be compensated and the amounts awarded. (K Humby) | Rothwell v Chemical & Insulating Co and others, Badger v Min of Defence Health & Safety Bulletin 2006 (347):18-20 |
| Watch out for your bin man. | In Leicestershire, HSE has sent out 71,000 information packs detailing simple steps householders can take to directly prevent injuries to collection workers. | HSE Press Release E035:06 24/3/06 |
| Cocklers tragedy highlights need for high safety standards. | Following the manslaughter prosecution after the deaths of 23 cockle pickers in Morecambe Bay, the HSC has re-emphasised the importance of protection imposed by H&S legislation. | HSE Press Release C005:06 24/3/06 |
| HSE publishes discussion document on review of strategy for regulating new nuclear power station design. | The HSE is inviting views and comments on a review of its strategy for regulating the design of new nuclear power stations. | Internet: www.hse.gov.uk/consult/condocs /energyreview/discussion.htm HSE Press Release E037:06 27/3/06 |
| ‘Buying for life’ in public sector construction – ‘Be the best’, says health and safety minister. | At a recent construction event, Lord Hunt, Min for H&S stated he wanted the public sector to be exemplary construction clients and influence all aspects of H&S on projects. | HSE Press Release E038:06 28/3/06 |
| New research says realistic training helps healthcare staff deal with increasing violence. | Training to help healthcare staff deal with violence at work is making a difference, but only when grounded in day-to-day situations. | RR440 Internet: www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr440.htm HSE Press Release E039:06 28/3/06 |
HSE Prosecutions Database (4 Feb 2007)
After a gap of around a year, HSE is now posting prosecutions again. We have started inputting cases with hearing dates after 1-Nov-2006 and will update new cases weekly as they are reported. In view of the volume of prosecutions now posted, we are not inputting previous cases. There will therefore be a gap in our database from a hearing date of 24 January 2006 until November 1st. Anyone not finding a case which may have been heard between January and November 2006, should therefore try searching the HSE Prosecutions database.
When the HSE relaunched the Prosecution database in January 2007, after a break of around a year, they appear to have changed the format of the case numbers. Therefore, for all entries with a hearing date before the 24 January 2006 you should search the HSE database using the defendants name instead of the case number we have quoted if you wish to check details for yourself.
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