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New Construction Information Sheet (CIS) on Elevating Work Platforms

26 August 2008 The HSE have issued a new Construction Information Sheet (CIS) CIS58 on 'T he selection and management of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs)'

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New Scaffolding Information Sheet Available

5 August 2008 The HSE has issued a new scaffolding information sheet covering design and inspection and discussing competence and supervision issues. A useful reference for site managers.  

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New Guidance on the Thorough Examination of Lifting Equipment

29 July 2008 The HSE has published a new guidance document on the  “Thorough Examination of Lifting Equipment – A Simple Guide for Employers”.

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Work at Height Rescue Plans and the Effects of Suspension Trauma

7 July 2008 The Work at Height Regulations require that work is planned. This includes planning for emergencies and rescues.

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New Guide to the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995

4 July 2008 The HSE has issued a new guide to the RIDDOR Regulations (with minor changes to Regulation 2).

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Dodgy Ladders Taken Out Of Service

4 July 2008 The HSE have taken 4194 dodgy ladders out of use as part of their ladder exchange scheme.    

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Work Related Skin Disease

3 July 2008 The HSE indicate that the construction industry is at high risk of work-related skin problems.

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Working in Hot and Cold Environments

3 July 2008 The HSE has updated its advice on working in hot and cold environments including working in the sun.

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New HSE Electronic F10 Form for CDM Notifications

11 June 2008 The HSE has now introduced the new electronic F10 form for CDM notifications.

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Free 'Maintenance, Inspection and Thorough Examination of Tower Cranes' Guide

12 May 2008 The newly formed Tower Crane Interest Group has issued a free Best Practise Guide for 'Maintenance, Inspection and Thorough Examination of Tower Cranes'

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