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HSE eBulletin: Coronavirus (COVID-19) – latest advice and information
The below has been provided to us by the Health & Safety ExecutiveAn update on the latest information for employers and employees in the construction industry, including
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HSE Advises on the Importance of Fitting RPE Correctly
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is advising healthcare workers currently using respiratory protective equipment (RPE) on the importance of ensuring it is fitted cor
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Carrying out Thorough Examination and Testing of Lifting and Pressure Equipment during the Coronavirus Outbreak
This bulletin has been provided to us from the Health & Safety ExecutiveHSE recognises the potential challenges when carrying out legal requirements for thorough examinat
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Coronavirus – A Joint Statement with The Partnership on Health and Safety in Scotland
The following statement has been provided by the HSE:This is an extremely worrying time for businesses and workers. We know many workers, union reps and employers have qu
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PPE Supply Issues - HSE Statement
In response to queries from licensed asbestos removal contractors about supply issues with personal protective equipment (PPE), HSE is putting the statement below on its
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Guidance on health/medical surveillance during Covid-19
In the light of advice from Public Health England on COVID-19, HSE has set out in guidance (attached), a proportionate and flexible approach to enable health/medical surv
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Employer Sentenced for Failing to Implement Safe Working Practices for the Removal Asbestos
An employer has been sentenced for failing to reduce exposure and spread of asbestos when demolishing a large pig shed.Lincolnshire Magistrates’ Court heard that, in July
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Client and construction company sentenced after failing to control the removal of asbestos
Property owner Michael Cutmore and building contractors B and S BM Limited have both been sentenced after a refurbishment project of an old hotel was found to contain asb
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College fined for asbestos failings
Newnham College has been fined for failings that exposed employees and subcontractors to asbestos during refurbishment of a flat owned by the college.Cambridge Magistrate
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Two Companies and Director Fined after Failing to Prevent Exposure to Asbestos
Two Greater Manchester companies and their sole director have been fined after failing to manage asbestos safely during the refurbishment of a converted mill.Manchester M
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