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HSE to get free and easy with publications

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) confirms that it has made an 'in principle' decision to make almost all its priced publications available free online from Spring 2007.

This is welcomed by many people - including your Editor.

TUC head of safety Hugh Robertson said: 'Unions have been campaigning for this for some time, and it is great news for those safety reps with internet access.'

He added: 'At last representatives will have access to the official approved codes of practice (ACoPs) and guidance they need to enable them to do their job properly. We will be talking to the HSE about ways of ensuring those safety reps who do not have access to the web can get copies.

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Nevertheless this news will be welcomed by the trade unions.
The HSE has now joined the ranks of most other government regulators in giving the public access to the regulations and guidance directly relevant to their work.'

The HSE Accident Book and the Health and Safety Law poster will remain as priced publications.