Health and Safety Executive combats health and safety myths

Visit HSE Myth of the Month for more information.

Slips and trips page update

This site has a good article on the causes of slips and trips and a free assessment tool along with other resources.

Visit HSE slips and trips webpages.

The HSE has launched a new slips, trips and falls feature called 'Shattered Lives'. You can choose from various industries to see how an accident affects the injured person, their family and the employer. 

Visit HSE Shattered Lives webpages.

Leadership

"Board level involvement is an essential part of the 21st century trading ethic. Attitudes to health and safety are determined by the bosses, not the organisation's size."

This new publication (INDG417) from the HSE follows on from and complements the presentation from Bernie Catterall at our July meeting.

INDG417 publication (444KB)

Court ruling on which Employers' Liability Insurance Policy is to be used in claims where mesothelioma is cited.

Court ruling document (121KB)

An article about police arresting managers in corporate manslaughter investigations.

Full article (118KB)

Asbestos Training Association

A list of training providers for licensed asbestos work is now available through the United Kingdom Asbestos Training Association (UKATA). These were previously referenced on the HSE asbestos website.

HSE's Asbestos Management Plan enforcement notes

The HSE has issued an 'Inspection pack for duty to manage asbestos in premises.' This 52-page document is a guide for HSE inspectors on how to implement enforcement action on premises that do not have asbestos management plans in place.

Enforcement notes (133KB)