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CONSTRUCTION
Plans for the construction industry
The HSE has identified priorities for its construction division in 2012. Where will its resources be focused and how can you avoid any unwanted attention? More...
WORKPLACE - TEMPERATURE
Thermal comfort issues
You've heard that the HSE has finally set a minimum temperature of 16 ° C for all workplaces. Is this really the case and, if so, does this mean that staff shouldn't work in environments that are too cold? More...
RIDDOR
2012 changes to accident reporting regulations
The HSE has announced the changes to the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) that will come into effect on April 6 2012. What's to know? More...
SAFE USE OF MACHINERY
Failing to manage fork lift operations safely
A recent court case involved a company whose fork lift driver was seriously injured when a cabinet fell on him. How did the accident happen and what steps could have been taken to prevent it? More...
FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT
New competency criteria for fire risk assessors
New competency requirements for fire risk assessors have been published. What are they and is it a legal requirement to ensure they are all met next time you appoint an assessor? More...
WORK AT HEIGHT
A fall-arrest harness doesn't always make it safe
There can be a tendency to insist that staff wear a harness for any work above a couple of metres. But as two recent cases show, it's a method which is by no means foolproof. What can you learn from these incidents? More...
CONSTRUCTION
Is it your fault if your client is ignorant of the law?
You've heard that as a contractor or designer in the construction sector, you're supposed to check that your client understands their responsibilities. Can this really be true and, if it is, what do you need to do about it? More...
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