Archive for September, 2011

Pile Fuel Storage Pond (PFSP) Metal Fuel Pilot Project (MFPP)

Report outlining the issue of a Licence Instrument to Sellafield Ltd to agree to the Pile Fuel Storage Pond (PFSP) exporting a single skip of metal fuel to the Fuel Handling Plant (FHP).

High street retailer fined £1 Million for safety failings. Three contractors also fined

Marks  and Spencer plc and three of its contractors have been fined for putting members  of the public, staff and construction workers at risk of exposure to asbestos-containing  materials during the refurbishment of two stores in Reading  and Bour…

Smart phone addiction a cause for concern

Smart phone addiction a cause for concern

Sharp rise in blind spot crashes

Sharp rise in blind spot crashes

Bikers protest over EU plans

Bikers protest over EU plans

Request to approve amendments to Site Emergency Plan

Magnox Limited, the operator (known as the licensee) of Dungeness A Nuclear Licensed Site, has requested that the regulator approves amendments to the Site Emergency Plan.

Demolition firm fined for Maesteg site asbestos failings

A demolition contractor has been fined after exposing workers to potentially deadly asbestos fibres at the former Revlon factory in Maesteg.

Crackdown on Unsafe Construction Sites in Bournemouth

A crackdown on unsafe construction sites is due to begin today (Monday 26 September) as businesses turn their attention to renovations and building projects now the tourist season is coming to a close.

Farmers encouraged to attend Ulverston safety event

Farmers are being encouraged to attend a free training event in Ulverston to get to grips with health and safety in one of Britain’s most dangerous industries.

Winter tyres left out in the cold

Winter tyres left out in the cold

Someone’s Son enters new phase

Someone’s Son enters new phase

Someone’s son enters new phase

Someone’s son enters new phase

Nuts and bolts ‘What’s in your safety toolkit?’ – Sheffield 11 October

The Sheffield Occupational Health and Safety Association (SOHSA) is inviting organisations throughout the region to attend its annual conference at Tapton Hall, Sheffield, 11 October 2011. This years’ conference will focus on safely managing maintena…

DSA launches apps for iPhone

DSA launches apps for iPhone

Minister announces plans for lower drink drive limit in Northern Ireland

Minister announces plans for lower drink drive limit in Northern Ireland

Workplace Ergonomics & Productivity 2011 – London 26 & 27 October

This is the new ‘must visit’ event for professionals involved in workplace ergonomics, occupational health, HR, facilities management, and health & safety. This is the only exhibition covering workplace ergonomics and productivity in the UK and, what’s more it’s Free! (There is a small charge for entrance to the seminars).

DfT describes 80mph motorway limit as ‘speculation’

DfT describes 80mph motorway limit as ‘speculation’

DfT describes 80mph motorway limit as speculation

DfT describes 80mph motorway limit as speculation

RR885 – Assessment of current guidance in relation to safe carriageway crossing (CIS53) on high speed roads

This work has assessed the adequacy of current guidance – HSE Construction Information Sheet 53 (CIS53) – aimed at clients, designers and workers involved in road works on motorways/high speed dual carriageways (50mph or greater).

National Integrated Waste Strategy (IWS) Shaping Event outcome document

For many years, nuclear regulators have actively worked towards integrated management of radioactive waste on nuclear sites, via the development and use of, integrated waste strategies. In 2010 sufficient information had been gathered, to justify holding a significant regulator led National IWS Shaping Event. Following this event a factual report recording the days events and [...]