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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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Health and Safety Recruiting
10/10/07
Absolute Health and Safety Solutions Ltd are expanding and are now recruiting.
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Lighten the Load
05/10/07
Lighten the Load – 22nd – 26th October 2007The overall aim of the European campaign on musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) is to support employers, workers, safety representatives, practitioners, preventive services, policy makers and other stakeholders in improving MSD prevention at workplace level.
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The HSE - Falling from Vehicles Campaign
19/09/07
From 'White Van Man' to 'The Yorkie Juggernaut Man', there is always a risk of drivers falling from Vehicles the HSE is now running an excellent campaign that highlights the associated hazards when working in, on and around vehicles.
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REACH - does it affect you?
22/08/07
REACH is a new European Community regulation concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of CHemicals. It came into force on 1st June 2007 and replaces a patchwork of European Directives and Regulations with a single system.
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