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New publications in OHSIS Document Alert September 2006

This list shows a selection of the most important publications identified by OHSIS editors for early inclusion in OHSIS. They are all available in the daily updated Document Alert service.For more information please contact IHS.

Health & Safety Commission

• CD 204 Consultative Document - Proposal for Work at Height (Amendment) Regulations

Health & Safety Executive

• Large range of guidance on asbestos – Asbestos Essentials
• Consultation - Principles of Sensible Risk Management

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  	Latest News Items Bovis Lend Lease Ltd fined for employee’s fall Health and Safety Commission promotes safe systems of work to reduce fatalities in waste and recycling collection work New safety and health campaign targets small businesses in EU 10, Bulgaria and Romania Ireland's Occupational injuries and illnesses costing up to €3.6bn European NANOCAP project: ETUI- REHS steps into debate on infinitely small technologies Future European Health and Safety at Work (HSW) strategy: ETUC response to Commission consultation USA NIOSH Hearing Loss Research program evaluation Prospect Union slams job cuts at UK safety body Reactor Accidents – Institutional Failure in the Nuclear Industry RoSPA's course fees fall this autumn What the HSE Chief Inspector of Construction had to say at the InterConstruct 06 Conference, Dublin, Ireland Latest Edition of Directory of Occupational Hygiene Consultants European Commission consults on proposal based on UN globally harmonised system of classification and labelling of chemicals Driving is the most dangerous work activity that most people do New publications in Daily Document Alert
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  Information Sheet - Surface Engineering, Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) Application and Main Duties
• Information Sheet - Surface Engineering, Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) Application and Main Duties
• Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) Guidance for the Surface Engineering Sector
• Injuries Reduction Programme - Policy Group – Fatal Injuries in Farming, Forestry and Horticulture 2005/2006
• Amendments to the Carriage of Dangerous Goods (CDG) Manual
• INDG 189 Safety Zones Around Oil and Gas Installations in Waters Around the UK
• INDG 259 (rev 1) An Introduction to Health and Safety - Health and Safety in Small Businesses - What You Should Know About - Where to Get More Information
• INDG 367 Inspecting Fall Arrest Equipment Made from Webbing or Rope
• INDG 84 Leptospirosis - Are You at Risk?
• RR 486 Research Report 486: Assessing the Effectiveness of the Manual Handling Assessment Chart (MAC) and Supporting Website

Health & Safety Executive for Northern Ireland

• Consultation - Proposals for Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006
• Consultation - Proposal to Withdraw Approval of the Code of Practice "The Use of Electricity at Quarries"
  Consultation - Proposals for Work at Height (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007

Department for Transport

• Road User Safety Division - Wearing Seat Belts on Buses and Coaches
• Consultation - The Carriage of Dangerous Goods (CDG) and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations 2007

Legislation - Northern Ireland

• SR 2006/335 Health and Safety - The Agriculture (Safety of Children and Young Persons) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 SR 2006/340 Employment - The Gangmasters Licensing (Exclusions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

Trade Union Congress

• Negotiating Smoke-Free Workplaces - A Guide for Union Representatives