HSC Proposals to implement the second list of indicative occupational exposure limit values European Directive 2006/15/ECThis Consultative Document sets out the UK Health and Safety Commission’s (HSC’s) proposals for establishing Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs) for the 33 substances listed in the Directive.
Consultation ends: 27 September 2006
www.hse.gov.uk/consult/condocs/cd208.pdf
NEBOSH appoints new Chief Executive
NEBOSH - The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health - has appointed Teresa Budworth as its new Chief Executive.
www.nebosh.org.uk/news.asp
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) welcomes the integration of health and safety into the 2012 construction commitments.
The 2012 Construction Commitments can be found at www.strategicforum.org.uk "Buying for Life, Construction in the Public Sector" see www.hse.gov.uk/press/2006/e06038.htm HSE's construction web pages can be viewed at www.hse.gov.uk/construction
European Week for Safety and Health at Work, 2006
Go to the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work website where you can find out more about the week, European Good Practice Awards 2006, ideas, slogans etc. http://ew2006.osha.europa.eu/about For this year's UK campaign the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is working in partnership with a number or organisations www.hse.gov.uk/campaigns/euroweek
Ireland's Safe system of work
The Safe System of Work Plan aims to focus on those in the construction industry who are most at risk and empowering them to ensure that all necessary safety controls are in place prior to the commencement of planned work. There are five main publications that make up the series. Each form has a supplementary Pictogram Booklet, with detailed explanations of each safeguard mentioned on all forms, as well as a close look at various hazards.
www.hsa.ie/publisher/index.jsp?&1nID=93&2nID=96&3nID=96&nID=394&aID=1580
New guidance on shiftwork
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has produced a new book that aims to improve the understanding of shift work and its impact on health and safety. More than 3.5 million people are employed as shift workers in the UK. They work in a wide variety of industries including the emergency services, healthcare, the utilities, transport, manufacturing, entertainment and retail. Poorly designed shift-working arrangements and/or long working hours may put them at risk of fatigue, accidents, injuries and ill health.
www.hsesro.com/View_Article.aspx?id=135
Survey reveals 50% of UK businesses are still in the dark about fire safety reform
Accidents and Incidents Involving the Transport of Radioactive Materials in the UK
J S Hughes, D Roberts and S J Watson. Review of events involving the transport of radioactive materials in the UK, from 1958 to 2004, and their radiological consequences. RPD-014. ISBN: 0-85951-577-X. Available to download from the HPA website at:
www.hpa.org.uk/radiation/publications/hpa_rpd_reports/2006/hpa_rpd_014.htm
£160,000 settlement after rail worker's death
The family of a rail worker killed by a train near Purley Oaks station have received £160,000 compensation. All three companies denied liability, maintaining they were 'not responsible for the decision made by Mr Kassim to cross when he did.' Mr Justice Wilkie approved the £160,000 settlement, which was agreed without admission of liability.
South London.co.uk