National Stress Awareness Day 2008
'Don’t Worry Take Action' is the theme for this year's campaign on 5th November 2008.
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Ladder Exchange 2008
HSE launched ladder exchange programme in September 2008.
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Offshore Safety Statistics
HSE releases the offshore safety statistics bulletin 2007/08.
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New guidance for Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV)
HSE guidance focuses on the supply of new LEV equipment.
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Review into the health of the working age population published
Dame Carol Black publishes review - Working for a Healthier Tomorrow. |
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European Campaign on Risk Assessment
Two year campaign focussing on risk assessment launched 24 June 2008.
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Noise at Work - changes for the entertainment sector
The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 came into force on 8th April 2008.
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Corporate Manslaughter - are you ready for the new Act?
The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 came into force on 8th April 2008.
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British Lung Foundation announce workers 'asbestos ignorant'
According to recent survey, most tradespeople are unaware of the health risk. |
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Workplace stress costs GB over £530 million
Dramatic increase in the number of workers suffering from work related stress |
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Michael Clapham wins Lifetime Achievement Award
Michael Clapham MP has picked up the IOSH/Sypol Lifetime Achievement Award. |
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One in eight work 48 hours a week
Workers are putting in longer hours, reversing a 10-year trend of a cut in the working week
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TUC response to health and safety review
Workers are putting in longer hours, reversing a 10-year trend of a cut in the working week
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Lessons from Buncefield - consultation published
The HSE has published a consultative document on proposals for revised policies for hs&e advice
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A stronger voice for health and safety
Consultative Document on merging the Health and Safety Commission and the Health and Safety Executive
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Route map for workplace transport
Following consultation in 2006, the HSE has published responses to Managing workplace transport risk - a route map.
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England smoke-free from 1 July 2007
On the 1st July 2007, the law on smoking in England will change. Under the Health Act 2006, smoking will no longer be permitted in enclosed, or substantially enclosed places of work or public places.
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Waste Electrical & Electrical Equipment (WEEE)
The regulations came into force on 2 January 2007. Producers must join a compliance scheme by 15 March 2007. Producers have to mark electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) by 1 April 2007. Full responsibility for treating and recycling household WEEE begins on 1 July 2007.
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