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November 2012 Biocidal Products Directive Annex I Inclusion Decisions
Details on the active substances that will be Included onto Annex I of the Biocidal Products Directive (BPD) on the 1 November 2012. http://news.hse.gov.uk/
Nanotechnology – What are nanomaterials?
Nanotechnology involves the creation and/or manipulation of materials at the nanometre (nm) scale. One nanometre is 10-9 m or one millionth of a millimetre. Nanoparticles are also manufactured or produced as a by-product of many long standing processes, such as … Continue reading
HSE clampdown to reduce death and injury on Gloucestershire’s construction sites
Construction sites across the West are being put under the safety spotlight as part of an intensive inspection initiative aimed at reducing death, injury and ill-health. Between 20 February and 16 March, inspectors from the Health & Safety Executive will … Continue reading
HSE clampdown to reduce death and injury on Somerset’s construction sites
Construction sites across the South West are being put under the safety spotlight as part of an intensive inspection initiative aimed at reducing death and injury. Between 20 February and 16 March, inspectors from the Health & Safety Executive will … Continue reading
HSE clampdown to reduce death and injury on the West’s construction sites
Construction sites across the West are being put under the safety spotlight as part of an intensive inspection initiative aimed at reducing death, injury and ill-health. Between 20 February and 16 March, inspectors from the Health & Safety Executive will … Continue reading
HSE clampdown to reduce death and injury on Wiltshire’s construction sites
Construction sites across the South West are being put under the safety spotlight as part of an intensive inspection initiative aimed at reducing death, injury and ill-health. Between 20 February and 16 March, inspectors from the Health & Safety Executive … Continue reading
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HSE clampdown to improve construction site safety in West Yorkshire
The family of a Dewsbury decorator, who died from long-term injuries suffered in a fall from an unsuitable ladder, is backing a new inspection initiative aimed at reducing death and injury on building sites. In a week-long drive from today … Continue reading
HSE clampdown to reduce death and injury on Worcestershire construction sites
Construction sites in Worcestershire are being put under the safety spotlight as part of an intensive inspection initiative aimed at reducing death, injury and ill health. Over the next four weeks, inspectors from the Health and Safety Executive will be … Continue reading
Lancashire widow backs construction site clampdown
The widow of a Lancashire worker, who died after falling from unsafe scaffolding, is backing a new intensive inspection initiative aimed at reducing death, injury and ill health on construction sites. Inspectors from the Health and Safety Executive will spend … Continue reading





