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Respiratory protection required for asbestos removal08/02/2012

Respiratory protection required for asbestos removal
Asbestos can pose a serious disease risk to workers unless tightly controlled conditions are enforced, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has said.

Fibres from materials constructed using ...

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Protective workwear requirements and other advice on offer31/01/2012

Protective workwear requirements and other advice on offer
On Tuesday February 21st 2012, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) will be giving a presentation in Knutsford, Cheshire, for members of the read the full article on Protective workwear requirements and other advice on offer

HSE issues explosive warning27/01/2012

HSE issues explosive warning
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a warning to employers to make sure that work involving explosive substances is properly managed.

Section 5 (1) of the Dangerous Substances an...

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Fall arrest equipment can be part of safe systems 25/01/2012

Fall arrest equipment can be part of safe systems
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned construction firms to...

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Protective workwear required as chimney comes down23/01/2012

Protective workwear required as chimney comes down
Protective workwear was required on site in Sheffield yesterday (January 22nd) as demolition workers brought down a 45-metre high ch...

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Fall arrest equipment part of safe working practice06/01/2012

Fall arrest equipment part of safe working practice
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued its latest reminder to companies to ensure work at height is carried out safely after a man was seriously injured in a fall.

The 21-year-old w...

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Fire products and spill kits recommended05/01/2012

Fire products and spill kits recommended
Several large warehouse fires broke out in the UK over the Christmas period, highlighting the importance of companies having fire...

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Workplace deaths increase in 2011 as construction sector contributes to total30/12/2011

Workplace deaths increase in 2011 as construction sector contributes to total

Construction firms warned over existing power supplies after worker injured28/12/2011

Construction firms warned over existing power supplies after worker injured

Protective workwear and other practicalities to be focus of new construction test23/12/2011

Protective workwear and other practicalities to be focus of new construction test