Legionella training day
This event being hosted by HSE will be held from 9:30 to 16:30 at the Dewar’s Centre, Perth. The aim is to provide awareness training on Legionella for Local Authority, Environmental Health Officers...
View ArticleControl of legionella – DVD
A compilation of guidance films covering the risks of legionella and how they can be minimized. View the extract from Control of legionella – DVD
View ArticleTaylor Woodrow prosecution highlights construction dangers
A fatal incident during the construction of the National Assembly for Wales in Cardiff, has prompted HSE to repeat messages about minimising workplace risks to employees and contractors. Press release...
View ArticleGenetically modified organisms register
The Public Register of Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) has been updated – notifications of contained use of GMOs. View the GMO register
View ArticleHSG262: Managing skin exposure risks at work
Many materials used at work can affect the skin or can pass through the skin and cause diseases elsewhere in the body. This book provides practical advice to help you prevent these disabling diseases....
View ArticleGenetically modified organisms
Lastest update to the public register of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) – notifications of contained use of GMOs. View the GMO register
View ArticleLeptospirosis leaflet updated
Two types of leptospirosis infection can affect workers in the UK, Weil’s disease and the Hardjo form of leptospirosis. Anyone who is exposed to rats, rat or cattle urine or to fetal fluids from cattle...
View ArticleSwine flu
HSE has issued information about the emerging new ‘swine’ strain of influenza that has been reported. View swine flu information
View ArticleSwine flu
General advice for employers – Employers and employees should practice good personal hygiene measures – use a disposable tissue to control coughs/sneezes, dispose of it appropriately and wash your...
View ArticleLegionella in aqueous tunnel washers
This SIM highlights the risk of exposure to Legionella from a previously unidentified source, namely aqueous tunnel washers. It details the type of equipment involved in the first known outbreak and...
View ArticleHSE Swine flu guidance – updated
The advice for employers for the current situation has been updated, including additional information on use of face masks in certain healthcare settings. View HSE’s swine flu guidance
View ArticleSwine flu – updated
General advice for employers for the current situation – employers and employees should always practice good personal hygiene measures – use a disposable tissue to control coughs/sneezes, dispose of it...
View ArticleE.coli 0157: Health Alert – avoiding ill health at open farms
Following the recent outbreak of E.coli 0157 linked to a visitor farm attraction in Surrey, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is issuing this alert to remind farmers about the sensible and...
View ArticleWoodworking: hazardous substances – what do you need to know?
As well as causing asthma, wood dust, sap and the lichens associated with wood can have adverse health effects on the skin, respiratory tract (nose and lungs), eyes as well as the whole body....
View ArticleHealth topics – What is legionella?
Legionella is a bacteria commonly found in water. Legionnaires’ disease is a potentially fatal type of pneumonia, contracted by inhaling airborne water droplets containing viable Legionella bacteria.
View ArticleLeptospirosis: Are you at risk?
This pocket card explains what leptospirosis is, how you might catch it and ways to prevent it. It also explains what you should do if you do contract the disease.
View ArticleLung diseases: Silicosis – Major disease risk from RCS dust
Respirable crystalline silica (RCS) is found in stone, rocks, sands and clays. Exposure to RCS over a long period can cause fibrosis (hardening or scarring) of the lung tissue with a consequent loss of...
View ArticleBiosafety – Infections at work
Infections at work are those created by exposure to harmful micro-organisms such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, internal parasites, and other infectious proteins known as prions. These are called...
View ArticleOffshore oil and gas – Occupational health risks offshore
The UK offshore industry employs more than 20,000 people, who are exposed to a range of occupational health risks. The consequences of ill health can be devastating for the individuals and their...
View ArticleLegionella and Legionnaires’ disease – Controlling risks from manmade water...
Guidance on Legionella and how to control risks from exposure to Legionella from manmade water systems. It will help employers and those with responsibility for the control of premises understand what...
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