Summary Guidance on commonly accepted and practicable safeguards for the significant hazards on some cutting machines. Prior to the requirements of European Standard BS EN 1010. Original Author: HSE Original Link: Content The guidance in the following tables describes commonly accepted and…
Source: HSE This Approved Code of Practice and guidance is aimed at employers, dutyholders and anyone who has responsibility for the safe use of work equipment, such as managers and supervisors. It sets out what is needed to comply with…
Source: HSE This Approved Code of Practice and guidance is aimed at employers, dutyholders and anyone who has responsibility for the safe use of woodworking machinery, such as managers and supervisors. It applies to most woodworking machinery, except hand-held tools,…
Source: Sentencing Council On 13 November 2014, the Sentencing Council opened its public consultation on draft guidelines for Health and safety offences, corporate manslaughter and food safety and hygiene offences. If implemented, the guidelines could mean increased fines of up to £20 million…
Source: HSE HSE investigations into the collapse of two tower crane jibs has identified that there were problems with adequate maintenance of the slew brake release mechanisms. The purpose of the safety alert is to advise owners and users of steps…
Source: The Department for Energy and Climate Change The Department for Energy and Climate Change has published the annual Statutory Security of Supply Report (SSSR) that looks at the UK’s energy security for this winter and up-coming winters. National Grid has also published their…
Source: Home Office Overview The effective control of chemicals used in the illicit manufacture of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances is an important tool in combating drug trafficking. These chemicals, known as ‘precursors’, also have legitimate commercial uses as they…
Source: BIS Companies Thames Tideway Tunnel, Lafarge Tarmac, Temple Group, Kier Infrastructure and Barhale Trant Utilities have today (27 October 2014) become the latest signatories to the Infrastructure Carbon Review (ICR). Led by the Green Construction Board, the ICR is a joint industry…
SOURCE: HSE Figures published today show that while Britain continues to be one of the safest places to work in Europe, too many workers are still being injured or made ill by work. Injury and ill-health statistics released by the…
SOURCE: HSE The Offshore Safety Directive Regulator is the Competent Authority responsible for overseeing industry compliance with the EU Directive on the safety of offshore oil and gas operations. The Directive was published following the Deepwater Horizon accident in the…