another newsletter (example of pull rather than push factor)
surya
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This bulletin is just a sample of What's New on HSE's website this week. The site is
updated daily, visit:
<link outdated-removed>
NEWS
++ Foot and mouth outbreak ++
HSE playing an important role in COBR led response.
http://hse.gov.uk <link updated to site home>
PRESS OFFICE
++ New gas installer registration scheme for Great Britain ++
HSE announces competition to run a new gas installer registration scheme.
http://hse.gov.uk <link updated to site home>
++ Offshore industry urged to make further investment ++
HSE urges the industry 'make further investments' to protect workers and future safety
goals.
http://hse.gov.uk <link updated to site home>
MYTH OF THE MONTH
++ Egg boxes are banned in craft lessons as they might cause Salmonella ++
Help us dispel the health and safety myths - posters available.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/myth/index.htm...-jul-2007&cr=5
PUBLICATIONS
++ Health and safety newsletter - subscribe today ++
Feature article - falls from vehicles campaign.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/ne...-jul-2007&cr=6
OFFSHORE
++ Offshore safety statistics 2006/07 ++
Statistics relating to offshore incidents reported to Offshore Division.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/offshore/stati...-jul-2007&cr=7
++ Managing asbestos on offshore installations ++
FOI release - duty holder approaches to managing asbestos materials offshore.
http://hse.gov.uk <link updated to site home>
[PDF 90kb]
++ Offshore external corrosion project ++
Aiming to reduce risks from external corrosion on offshore installations.
http://hse.gov.uk <link updated to site home>
FIRST AID
++ First aid at work training ++
HSE is seeking expressions of interest to provide services in support our First Aid at
Work regulatory activities.
http://hse.gov.uk <link updated to site home>
AGRICULTURE
++ Attend the next agriculture committee open meeting ++
Agenda and invitation to Agriculture Industry Advisory Committee meeting - 29 October
2007.
http://hse.gov.uk <link updated to site home>
++ Agriculture safety and health awareness days ++
FOI release - guidance for those organising farming, forestry and arboriculture events.
http://hse.gov.uk <link updated to site home>
[PDF 38kb]
MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIRS
++ Recovery (and repair) of public service vehicles ++
New guidance on safe recovery (and repair) of buses and coaches fitted with air
suspension.
http://hse.gov.uk <link updated to site home>
MAJOR HAZARDS
++ Societal risk and responsibility ++
15th SEISO/HSE COMAH workshop, Manchester, 22 October 2007.
http://hse.gov.uk <link updated to site home>
VACANCIES
++ Health and Safety Laboratory vacancies ++
Recruiting - Occupational Hygienist, 2 Dermal Exposure Scientists and an Administrator.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/careers/jobpro...jul-2007&cr=15
MANUFACTURING
++ New stonemasonry microsite ++
Dealing with health and safety and guidance in the stonemasonry industry.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/stonemasonry/i...jul-2007&cr=16
SCIENCE AND RESEARCH
++ Science and research outlook newsletter August 2007++
Covering: scuba diving falls in classrooms, fairground ride design and structural
safety.
<link no longer exists - removed>
++ Recently published research ++
Topics on noise emissions, small to medium-sized enterprises and behaviour at
fairgrounds.
http://hse.gov.uk <link updated to site home>
CONTACT HSE
Infoline - Health and safety information and advice:
Call 0845 345 0055 or visit:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/contact/index....jul-2007&cr=19
Report an accident:
Call 0845 300 9923 or visit:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/riddor/index.h...jul-2007&cr=20
FEEDBACK
Any ideas for improving the e-bulletin? Get in touch: [Login to view]