HSE Responds to Western Morning News article
HSE responds to to the Western Morning News article “Drummed out of the village as samba beat falls foul of locals” on 24 February 2012.
HSE Responds to Western Morning News article
HSE responds to to the Western Morning News article “Drummed out of the village as samba beat falls foul of locals” on 24 February 2012.
Clearing snow and ice advice and tips
Don’t be put off by myths – advice and tips on clearing snow and ice from public places is available from Direct Gov.
“Squirrels put on a wonderful show” – HSE responds
HSE responds to The Telegraph article – “Country Diary: Squirrels put on a wonderful show”
Complaints and concerns Workplace health and safety – how to make a complaint
Is HSE or the Local Authority the correct enforcing authority for you to complain to?
Suffolk County Council fined for health and safety breaches
Suffolk County Council has admitted breaching health and safety laws at three of its workplaces, including two schools.
Independent Regulatory Challenge Panel
Looks into complaints regarding advice given by HSE or LA inspectors about health and safety which you think is incorrect or goes beyond what is required to control the risk adequately.
Warwickshire County Council fined for man’s injuries
Warwickshire County Council has been prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive after a self-employed heating contractor lost most of two fingers in poorly guarded machinery.
Plumber given community service for putting people’s lives at risk
An Ipswich plumber who put lives at risk by illegally working on gas appliances has been awarded 100 hours of community service.
Council fined for carbon monoxide leak at community centre
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council has been fined for endangering people’s health after carbon monoxide leaked from a gas boiler at a community centre. HSE prosecuted the local authority after members of a bridge club using the Westlands Commun…
HSE publishes policy for dealing with cases where a local authority is minded to grant planning permission or hazardous substances consent against HSE’s advice
In August 2011, HSE published circular – SPC/Tech/Gen/49 – Criteria document for land use planning cases of serious public safety concern – setting out HSE’s current policy when a Hazardous Substances Authority or Planning Authority advises HSE that it is minded to go against its advice and grant either hazardous substances consent, or planning permission [...]
HSE publishes policy for dealing with cases where a local authority is minded to grant planning permission or hazardous substances consent against HSE’s advice
In August 2011, HSE published circular – SPC/Tech/Gen/49 – Criteria document for land use planning cases of serious public safety concern – setting out HSE’s current policy when a Hazardous Substances Authority or Planning Authority advises HSE that it is minded to go against its advice and grant either hazardous substances consent, or planning permission [...]
Clocks go back this weekend – Householders check your smoke alarms as well
Government campaign asks householders to check smoke alarms when you put the clocks back. Encouraging people to test their household smoke alarm at the same time they change their clocks at the end of British Summer time is the aim of the new ‘Fi…
HSE consultation on the revision of HS(G) 195, ‘A guide to health, safety and welfare at music and similar events’
HSE has been working closely with Local Authorities and members of the events industry to revise the HS(G) 195 guidance, ‘A guide to health, safety & welfare at music and similar events’. Please submit comments by Friday, 11 November 2011.
Safety Notice – Supply of flail-type cutting attachments on portable hand-held brush cutters
Non-standard metal brush cutting accessories fitted to petrol driven brush cutters can fail catastrophically in-service. There is a risk of death or serious injury to operators and others in vicinity from ejected metal components. Suppliers of such equ…
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Newport council fined following death of disabled man
Newport City Council has been ordered to pay over £160,000 after a disabled man died when he was trapped in a ceiling track hoist installed in his home.
Asbestos exposure leads to fine
A Grantham building contractor and a local authority have been fined after a spread of asbestos during bathroom renovation work at a flat in the town.
