HSC and HSE merge today - April 1, 2008

The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) and Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have merged into a single regulatory body it has been announced.

According to Lord Mackenzie, the Health and Safety minister, the new merged [read more...]

HSE hits back against claims it ignored recommendations - March 31, 2008

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has hit back at claims it ignored a series of recommendations on the issue of multiple registers from the Frontline gas review.

Frontline Consultants, the 2006 gas industry Fundamental Review advisers, have [read more...]

Businesses lose £250 per second through unsafe workplace - March 31, 2008

UK businesses lose up to £250 per second through not maintaining health and safety standards in the workplace, according to new research.

Findings from a Safe and Sound survey conducted by the British Safety Council (BSC) showed that [read more...]

HSE issues warning to quad bike users to watch out for lambs - March 26, 2008

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a warning to quad users and farmers to take extra care during the spring.

Traditionally known as the lambing season, this is one of the busiest periods of the year [read more...]

Merger of the HSE and HSC expected soon - March 19, 2008

The merger of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Health and Safety Commission (HSC) is expected to take place in the next few weeks, according to the health and safety minister.

Speaking [read more...]

Nuclear power station plans pass first stage - March 18, 2008

The first stage of 'Generic Design Assessment' (GDA) conducted on four designs submitted for new nuclear power stations has found no health and safety shortcomings.

Nuclear regulators, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Environment [read more...]

New study aimed at improving nurses' health and safety conditions - March 3, 2008

A new worldwide study examining the health and safety of working conditions of nurses is due to take place.

Senior lecturer at the University of Cumbria, Dr Stuart Whitaker, has been invited to lead the study which will [read more...]

Health and safety officials appear before DWP select committee - March 3, 2008

Senior members of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) reiterated calls to the government for more regulation in their profession.

Richard Jones, IOSH policy and technical director, president Ray Hurst and trustee Ian Waldram made the appeals before [read more...]

Transport companies to receive health and safety advice - February 28, 2008

A series of free events are to be held in Newport next month to emphasise the importance of health and safety to haulage and distribution companies.

Practical advice on risk assessment, demonstrations on forklift safety and [read more...]

Health and safety advice available for Milton Keynes' businesses - February 28, 2008

Milton Keynes council is joining forces with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to offer health and safety advice to small businesses.

The MK Healthy Workplaces advisory session takes place today (February 28th) with read more...]