Industry News
21 Feb 2012
The HSE has now published its findings following a three-month consultation which ended on 14 October 2011. The new scheme could apply from as early as April 2012.
21 Feb 2012
HSE's telephone information service - Infoline - ended on 30 September 2011.
21 Feb 2012
The statutory reporting to HSE of work-related injuries and incidents under RIDDOR has moved to a predominantly online system.
21 Feb 2012
The return of the HSE's Health and Safety Newsletter is back, and it's bigger and better than ever before.
09 Feb 2012
The exemption of mobile cranes from requiring roadworthiness tests is under scrutiny after fatal car crash.
08 Feb 2012
A warning has been sounded about the safety of temporary structures such as grandstands, TV screens and stages at sporting events and rock festivals.
08 Feb 2012
From 6 April 2012, subject to Parliamentary approval, RIDDOR's over three day injury reporting requirement will change.
08 Feb 2012
Respiratory protective equipment (RPE) is used on many construction projects to control exposure to hazardous substances.
08 Feb 2012
An independent panel to consider challenges to health and safety regulatory advice has been established.
08 Feb 2012
Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) have been increasingly used as a safe means of access when working at height. They are used extensively in the construction sector and more widely for maintenance type jobs in wider industry.