HSE Podcast

We talked to HSE's Pete Lennon about tackling the risks from noise and vibration in the workplace. Latest news: HSE launches new construction initiative aimed at stopping bad practise on building sites. A Yorkshire council is fined seventy five thousand pounds after an employee was killed by a reversing truck. New tower cranes laws commence April 2010. HSE Infoline describes what toilet facilities should be available in workplaces.

We visited a Sainsbury's store and a Merseyside college to find out how they are reducing slips, trips and falls. Latest news: An airport services company has been fined ninety thousand pounds after a man was crushed to death under a vehicle at Heathrow Airport, a construction company has been fined twenty thousand pounds after a cherry picker overturned, seriously injuring the driver and in Bolton a construction company has also been fined after one of its workers fell to his death from an unstable ladder. HSE Infoline tell us how much office space we're entitled to whilst at work.

We joined 3 apprentice engineers who were asked to produce a video to highlight the dangers of asbestos for young people. Latest news: £283,000 fines after a man was paralysed from the waist down while working at a Shell oil refinery, HSE is encouraging farmers to make a promise to come home safe as part of their New Year resolution and £100,000 fine for care home provider after a disabled teenager was lowered into a bath of scalding water. HSE Infoline explains who should pay for protective equipment and clothing at work.

HSE Chair Judith Hackitt reflects on the key events and changes to British occupational health and safety in the last 12 months. Latest news: HSE launches online Strategy Pledge Forum, two construction firms involved in a major scaffolding collapse in Milton Keynes were fined £126,000 and HSE publishes interim reports on two nuclear power station designs being considered for construction in the UK. We ask HSE Infoline about health and safety myths.

We visited Norma's Kitchen in Kent - a catering company who have got involved in HSE's Estates Excellence project. Latest news: HSE launches Asbestos: The Hidden Killer campaign, a rice manufacturing company has been fined £140,000 and HSE has told companies failing to protect employees working at height that they will be held to account following the prosecution of Nottingham company. We ask HSE Infoline about about exposure and removal of asbestos.

HSE's Steve Coldrick talks about HSE's Asbestos - the Hidden Killer campaign. Latest news: Sugar giant Tate and Lyle fined more than a quarter of a million pounds, A sixteen year old schoolgirl lost 6 fingers and both her thumbs at school. Landlords are being reminded of their gas safety responsibilities to tenants after a landlord was jailed for 16 months . We ask HSE Infoline about employees rights and responsibilities at work when they fall pregnant.

HSE's Taf Powell talks about HSE's contribution to ensuring secure, clean and affordable energy for Britain in the future. Latest news: daredevil abseil for latest company to pledge support for HSE's Strategy, new offshore safety head highlights tackling industry complacency as a priority, new HSE scheme for migrant construction workers in London. We ask HSE Infoline how to assess the risks from lifting and carrying heavy loads at work

In this episode: HSE's Head of Slips, Trips and Falls; Alison Wellens and Inspector Matt Lea talk about Ladders Exchange - HSE's campaign to help businesses exchange broken or damaged ladders. Latest news: priced publications are free to download from 1 September 2009, offshore is becoming safer, senior management moves and appointments and HSE's new Twitter presence. We ask HSE Infoline about the new health and safety law poster

In this episode: HSE Inspector Norman Macritchie speaks to thesite.org; a charity providing advice and support for young people about health and safety challenges facing young people when they start work. Latest news - big falls in accidents last year, health and safety law poster warning, new public consultation on tower cranes. We ask HSE Infoline "how do I report an accident"

In this episode: We visit a Wrexham hairdressers and talk to HSE's Isla Fairhurst about Bad Hand Day and dermatitis prevention. News of a construction inspection campaign, new guidance for tanning salons, results of a workplace transport safety check campaign and the reappointment of 3 HSE Board members. An interview with HSE's Kevin Allars about new nuclear power stations. HSE Infoline answer a frequently asked question "Do I need a trained first aider in my workplace?"

In this episode: We visit a Wrexham hairdressers and talk to HSE's Isla Fairhurst about Bad Hand Day and dermatitis prevention. News of a construction inspection campaign, new guidance for tanning salons, results of a workplace transport safety check campaign and the reappointment of 3 HSE Board members. An interview with HSE's Kevin Allars about new nuclear power stations. HSE Infoline answer a frequently asked question "Do I need a trained first aider in my workplace?"

In this episode: Jeff Learmann talks about the Gas Safe Register and the implications for gas engineers and consumers. Good news about changes to health and safety legislation, HSE and the Environment Agency relaunch the New Nuclear Power Stations website, and HSE revises the Health and Safety Law Poster. HSE Infoline answer a frequently asked question: Can I work alone under health and safety law?

In this episode: Dr. Sayeed Khan talks about worker employer relationships and occupational stress, and highlights the benefits of the new HSE Stress at work site. Judith Donovan reports on the successes of the recent HSE Agriculture campaign. Question to HSE Infoline: "How do I write a risk assessment?"

In this episode: Latest news and updates at hse.gov.uk; Professor Cooper talks about HSE's new look Stress at Work website; behind the scenes at HSE Infoline and a popular health and safety question answered.

In this episode: Latest news and updates at hse.gov.uk; Advice for new and established businesses - visit a Business Advice Open Day; HSE's new look Vehicles at Work website.