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Established in 1922, the Sheffield Occupational Health and Safety Association's mission is to "protect people's health and safety by ensuring risks in the changing workplace are properly controlled". We aim to support local companies and individuals in their quest for improved health and safety performance and thirst for relevant knowledge.

Present group members include safety professionals in engineering sectors, construction, scientific laboratories and research, heavy industries (including steel and glass manufacture), hospitals and first-aid, local councils, theatre, education and training, retail, legal and office sectors.

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Accountant vacancy
Health and Safety Executive Job vacancy details are available for an Accountant in the  Financial Management Systems Team,  of the Planning, Finance and Procurement Directorate (PFPD). The post is based in Bootle, closing date 30 July 2009. View job profile and vacancy details
Source: Health and Safety Executive on 2009-07-03 17:00:43
Accountant vacancy
Health and Safety Executive Job vacancy details are available for an Accountant in the  Financial Management Systems Team,  of the Planning, Finance and Procurement Directorate (PFPD). The post is based in Bootle, closing date 30 July 2009. View job profile and vacancy details
Source: Health and Safety Executive on 2009-07-03 17:00:43
Safety advisers need accreditation, HSE chair says
Health and Safety Executive Health and safety advisers need accreditation to ensure they meet appropriate standards of professional competence, the Chair of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has said. View Safety advisers need accreditation press release
Source: Health and Safety Executive on 2009-07-03 11:45:11
Firm ignored 200 urgent faults before traumatic amputation
A food manufacturer that knew it had 866 faults with the electrics and wiring system at its meat processing plant has been fined after an employee lost two fingers while trying to repair a machine.In June 2008, 23-year-old Steven Glass was trying to fix an Endoline tape packaging machine at Belcher Food Products' plant in Prestwick, Ayrshire. The machine couldn't be properly isolated and it started up, trapping and amputating ...
Source: Health and Safety Professional on 2009-07-03 11:27:00
Rebuttal letter from HSE’s Chair to Daily Mail newspaper
Health and Safety Executive HSE Chair Judith Hackitt’s response to a Daily Mail article (2 July) on the activity of a campaign group protesting against the ‘proliferation of nannying health and safety notices’ Read Rebuttal letter from HSE’s Chair
Source: Health and Safety Executive on 2009-07-03 11:24:40
LEV inspection pack
Health and Safety Executive A topic inspection pack for Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) systems is now available. View Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) systems pack [PDF]
Source: Health and Safety Executive on 2009-07-03 11:22:18
HSE plans minimal optical radiation Regs
The HSE plans to draw up a "minimal" set of Regulations on artificial optical radiation, to come into force next April. The Regulations, covering devices such as lasers, are required to transpose the EU Optical Radiation Directive into UK law.At its June meeting the HSE board accepted a paper which suggested that the new Regulations should not bring in any new requirements for employers since the risks from industrial lasers ...
Source: Health and Safety Professional on 2009-07-03 09:56:00
Managing my asbestos
Health and Safety Executive A step by step guide to the duty to manage asbestos. This systematic guide takes duty holders through the process of understanding their duties as defined in Regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006. A set of questions will enable you to identify whether you are a duty holder and take you through a series of steps to help [...]
Source: Health and Safety Executive on 2009-07-03 08:30:24
Reviewing workplace temperatures legislation and guidance
Health and Safety Executive At the request of the Secretary of State, HSE has instigated a review of health and safety at work in relation to workplace temperatures. The Stakeholder forum, 23 July, Rose Court, London, will consider the reasons for and against a maximum workplace temperature and HSE’s Chief Executive, Geoffrey Podger, will open the event. View stakeholder forum details
Source: Health and Safety Executive on 2009-07-03 07:45:02
Owners of Ayrshire meat processing plant fined after worker loses fingers
Health and Safety Executive The owners of a Prestwick meat processing plant have been convicted of failing to have a safe isolation procedure in place for machinery, after a worker lost three fingers when a machine he was attempting to repair started up. Read Prestwick meat processing plant fined press release
Source: Health and Safety Executive on 2009-07-03 07:40:34
Owners of a Brechin rendering plant fined after workers overcome by toxic fumes
Health and Safety Executive The owners of a Brechin rendering plant have been convicted of failing to ensure proper health and safety standards were in place, after two workers were overcome by fumes produced by rotting animal waste. Read Brechin rendering plant fined press release
Source: Health and Safety Executive on 2009-07-03 07:35:21
Avoidable workplace accidents claim 26 lives in Scotland
Health and Safety Executive Britain’s workplace safety regulator today warned businesses in Scotland of the continued need to put safety first as new figures reveal the number of employees killed at work. View Avoidable workplace accidents claim 26 lives in Scotland press release
Source: Health and Safety Executive on 2009-07-03 07:30:47
Avoidable workplace accidents claim 26 lives in Scotland
Health and Safety Executive Britain’s workplace safety regulator today warned businesses in Scotland of the continued need to put safety first as new figures reveal the number of employees killed at work. View Avoidable workplace accidents claim 26 lives in Scotland press release
Source: Health and Safety Executive on 2009-07-03 07:30:47
MP seeks amendment to laws on dangerous dogs
An MP has introduced a Ten Minute Rule Bill aimed at improving protection for workers who may come into contact with dangerous dogs.
Source: Safety Health Practitioner on 2009-07-03 06:00:00
MP seeks amendment to law on dangerous dogs
An MP has introduced a Ten Minute Rule Bill aimed at improving protection for workers who may come into contact with dangerous dogs.
Source: Safety Health Practitioner on 2009-07-03 06:00:00
Lack of safe isolation costs worker three fingers
A worker lost three of his fingers in a faulty tape packaging machine after it started up while he was trying to repair it.
Source: Safety Health Practitioner | In Court on 2009-07-03 06:00:00
New summer safety warning to children in Scotland about construction sites dangers
Health and Safety Executive HSE has issued a new warning urging parents in Scotland to keep their children away from construction sites so they stay safe. Read safety warning to children in Scotland about construction sites press release
Source: Health and Safety Executive on 2009-07-02 18:14:54
Stonemasonry - Rebranded
Health and Safety Executive Health and safety issues in the stonemasonry industrywebsite has been rebranded - New design, new features, better navigation, ask the expert, manual handling, hand and arm vibration, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease… View rebranded stonemasonry site
Source: Health and Safety Executive on 2009-07-02 18:10:38
Internal Communications Adviser
Health and Safety Executive Job vacancy details for the post of an Internal Communications Adviser,  based in Bootle, closing date 16 Julyare now available. View job profile and vacancy details
Source: Health and Safety Executive on 2009-07-02 18:00:53
Dispelling the myths around the employment of disabled people
Health and Safety Executive The Bradford Area Occupational Health and Safety Forum will be holding a free seminar to discuss issues around employing people with disabilities and mild mental health problems. Manningham Mills Community Centre, Bradford, Tuesday, 14 July. View Dispelling the myths around the employment of disabled people event details
Source: Health and Safety Executive on 2009-07-02 18:00:26