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Shattered Lives - New from the HSE
27/02/08
Everyone uses senarios to describe what would? or what could? or what if?
The HSE has launched new webpages 'shattered lives' allowing you identify how lives in your industry can be changes by an accident or illness.
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I could have saved a life that day
22/02/08
I could have saved a life that day,
But I chose to look the other way.
It wasn’t that I didn’t care,
I had the time, and I was there.
But I didn’t want to seem a fool,
Or argue over a safety rule.
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CDM 2007, What is your Role?
29/01/08
Whether you are the Client, CDM Coordinator, Principal Contractor, Contractor or just an on site Worker - you all have a role, you all have a duty, Do you know what your Statutory Obligations are?
The Construction Skills have produced various guidance documents that are FREE on line, each document is aimed at the particular duty holder.
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Where to start with Risk Assessments
10/12/07
If your budget does not allow for the employment of consultants to help with undertaking risk assessments then use the FREE online information and advice that is available. It is easier than you think!
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New Guidance Documents Avaliable
03/12/07
Managing the causes of work-related stress & Warehousing and storage from the HSE - easy guidances for the Manager or Business Owner
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Construction Work - DON'T GET CAUGHT OUT!
27/11/07
We are receiving many enquiries to assist with construction work and finding that the Client and/or the Principal Contractor have not considered the risk of Asbestos....sometimes less than two weeks before they want to start work.
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Stables, livery yards, equine and other animal establishments.
24/10/07
This new guidance is for employers, managers, occupiers and owners of stables and animal premises. It will act as your bible to help you comply with the current fire regulations, namely the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO) and provides guidance when you carry out a fire risk assessment and identify the general fire precautions you need to have in place.
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Bonfire Night - Safety with Fireworks
14/10/07
Fireworks are a traditional part of enjoying celebrations such as Bonfire Night or New Year but they are the cause of many hundreds of serious accidents every year - it should be remembered that they are dangerous explosives. The safest way to enjoy them is to go to a professionally organised event.
If you buy fireworks, always make sure they comply with BS 7114 and are clearly marked for their intended use 'Indoor, Garden or Display'
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