PRESS RELEASES

HSE - F10 Notifications (EForm)

From 2 June 2008 the new interactive electronic F10 form (EForm) is available for use.

https://www.hse.gov.uk/forms/notification/index.htm?ebul=cons/jun08&cr=01

 

HSE - Working in Hot and Cold Environments - June 2008

Now that summer is here please take care when working outside as you could be exposed to
more sun than is healthy for you. The HSE has updated its guidance on how the temperature of your work environment can affect you and how to manage it.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/temperature/index.htm?ebul=cons/jun08&cr=12

 

HSE - Working at Height - June 2008

HSE warns companies to ensure they have safe systems in place for working at height after a Rhondda carpenter fell 5 metres and was left with serious injuries that may well have ended his career.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2008/coiw24808.htm?ebul=cons/jun08&cr=06

HSE warns of the dangers of working at height after Birmingham worker is injured in Solihull. This follows the HSE prosecution of a Birmingham company director after an incident in which a worker fell 4 metres (13ft) through a temporary timber handrail on the first floor of a
barn during conversion work.
http://nds.coi.gov.uk/content/detail.asp?ReleaseID=369812&NewsAreaID=142&Nav
igatedFromSearch=True

HSE - New Skin at Work Website - June 2008

Significant numbers of construction workers suffer from work-related skin disorders like dermatitis and skin cancer. 

http://www.hse.gov.uk/skin/?ebul=cons/jun08&cr=04

 

HSE - Asbestos - May 2008

HSE reminds the building trade that failure to carry out checks and surveys for asbestos in property refurbishments is unacceptable. This warning follows the successful prosecution by HSE of a building surveyor who failed to meet his legal duties to carry out an asbestos survey, undertaking demolition work that exposed people to asbestos.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2008/gnnwm14608.htm?ebul=cons/jun08&cr=08

HSE - Excavations - May 2008

Construction company fined £18k following incident where worker was seriously injured after falling into in unsafe excavation.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2008/coiw28408.htm?ebul=cons/jun08&cr=10

HSE - Fall through fragile asbestos cement roof leads to fines for two contractors

Two contractors have been ordered to pay over £60k in fines and costs after workers fell through a fragile asbestos cement roof and suffered multiple fractures and spinal injuries.  Falls through fragile roofs and rooflights account for around 25% of all fall related deaths in construction.  Falls from ladders and working platforms account for a further 50% of such deaths.  From the 6th April 2008 where such deaths occur owners and occupiers of business premises may find themselves subject to a police investigation under the Corporate Manslaughter Act 2007.  All parties therefore need to assess carefully any work on or near fragile roofs and implement the precautions required.

HSE Safety warning: HACA fixed rail vertical fall arrest system type 0529.7102 - read more.

HSE - 241 lives lost is unacceptable - read more.

HSC July 07 - 'Don't over complicate health and safety' click here to learn more.

HSE warns of the need for safe working practices - click here for more details.

HSE warns of the dangers of working on fragile surfaces - click here for more information.

HSE warns firms that they will prosecute for poor construction site management - click here.

Diamond Blade Failure - for more details click here.