Safety Net Journal Issue 1

Campaigns and events

A new recipe for safety
A new version of 'Recipe for Safety' - the HSE-led campaign on H&S in the food industry - has been launched. This time the focus is on occupational health risks.
04 November 2005 [Full Story]



Too hot at work? Tell HSE what you think!
HSE is trialling new guidance on thermal comfort on its website. This is your chance to log on and tell them what you think.
04 November 2005 [Full Story]

HSE

Ladder safety guidance
New guidance on ladder and step ladder safety has been issued by the Health and Safety Executive.
04 November 2005 [Full Story]



New HSE web pages for workers and safety reps
The HSE has revamped its workers' webpages to include more useful advice.
04 November 2005 [Full Story]



New warehouse health and safety forum
The Health and Safety Executive has formed a new forum on health and safety in the warehouse and distribution sector.
04 November 2005 [Full Story]



PPE guidance revised
The HSE have revised the guidance designed to help employers who supply and use personal protective equipment (PPE) at work meet their duties under legislation.
04 November 2005 [Full Story]

Occupational Health

Calling all laundry workers!
The HSE has set up a new web site aimed at the laundry and dry cleaning industry
04 November 2005 [Full Story]



New advice on infection risks for funeral workers and embalmers
The HSE has produced a guide to infection risk for workers who handle human remains
04 November 2005 [Full Story]

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