34% more workers killed this year compared to last year. Have you assessed the risks and are you satisfied with your controls?

Work Related Road Traffic Accidents
Government Task Group established  to identify and secure reductions in road-related accidents. The task group secretariat can be contacted on 020,7717,6841 or emailed at spd.work.roadsafety@hse.gsi.gov.
Guidance for Small Firms
HSE has launched free guidance for small firms "Stating your Business" INDG324 available from HSE Books FREE.
Approved Code of Practice for Pressure Systems Published
The ACOP supports the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 .ISBN 0 7176 1767 X "Pressure Systems Safety ACOP (£7.50)
SME's & Chemical Reaction Processes
HSE has published a booklet for the design and operation of safe chemical reaction processes for SME's. "Designing & Operating Safe Chemical Reaction Processes HSG143 " ISBN 0 7176 1051 9 (£7.50)
Did you Know?

New Safety Targets Set
Targets set by Government and HSE are:

More details in the FREE document "Revitalising Health & Safety Strategy Statement" from 0870,122,6237

Launch of HSE's E-Commerce Website
HSE new e-commerce site is at http://www.hsebooks.co.uk. A legislative data base linked to guidance is also planned.
Occupational Health Seminars
HSE are sponsoring the Chambers of Commerce & the TUC to stage a series of events to promote "Good Health is Good Business" For details & venues call Baljit Sahota at HSE on 020 7717 6249.
HSE to Name Companies Ignoring Health & Safety Law
HSE will pursue a policy of naming companies that flout health & safety law. A report naming companies and individuals convicted the previous twelve months will be published annually. The names of those convicted will also be listed on the HSE's Internet Website.
Warning on Posters
HSE has issued a warning that some companies are selling versions of the new Health & Safety Law. Note the Health & Safety Law - What you should know poster must be "kept displayed in a readable condition at a place where it is reasonably accessible". The poster or leaflet to be issued to staff is as follows: ISBN 0 7176 2493 5 for the poster price £7.50 or ISBN 0 7176 1702 5 for the leaflet (25 Copies) £5.00
Launch of HSE's E-Commerce Website
HSE new e-commerce site is at http://www.hsebooks.co.uk. A legislative data base linked to guidance is also planned.
HSE Central Incident Reporting Scheme
Following the success of the HSE pilot scheme in Scotland, there will be a centralised accident and incident reporting system through a single address and telephone number. Employers will have the opportunity to select reporting by internet, phone, fax or post. The central system it is hoped will be operational by April 2000.
HSE & Scottish Executive Working Arrangements
Occupational Health & Safety is not devolved to Scotland however an agreement has been reached regarding joint working arrangements between the Scottish Executive and the HSE. See http://www.open.gov.uk/hse/scotland/scordat.htm.

Useful Publications:

1. ISBN 0 7176 2139 1  "Managing Health & Safety in Construction" (£9.50)

2. ISBN 0 7176 2139 1  "Reducing injuries caused by sack handling" FREE

3. ISBN 0 7176 1332 1 "Fire Safety in Construction Work" HSG 168 Rev (£8.95)

4. "Mental Well being in the workplace: A resource pack for management training & development" (£25.00)

5. ISBN 0 7176 2092 1 "Managing Asbestos in premises" (Free single copies or priced packs of 10 from HSE Books)

6. ISBN 0 7176 1332 1 "The absolutely essential health & safety toolkit for the smaller construction contractor" (Free single copies or priced packs of 5 from HSE Books)

7. ISBN 0 7176 2080 8 "Director's Responsibilities for Health & Safety" (Free single copies or priced packs of 10 from HSE Books)

8. ISBN 0 7176 2053 0 "Involving employees in Health & Safety: Forming partnerships in the chemical industry" (£12.50)

9. ISBN 0 7176 1276 7 "Successful Health & Safety Management" (£12.50)

10. ISBN 0 7176 2050 6 "Tackling Work Related Stress" (£7.95)

11. ISBN 0 7176 1143 4 "Health & Safety In Construction" (£7.95)

12. ISBN 0 7176 1826 9 "Assessing & Managing Risks at Work from Skin Exposure to Chemical Agents" (£8.00)

13. ISBN 0 7176 1825 5 "Cost & Effectiveness of Chemical Protective Gloves for the Workplace" (£8.50)

14. ISBN 0 7176 1825 0 "Choice of Skin Care Products for the Workplace" (£3.00)

15. ISBN 0 7176 1233 3 "Working Platforms on Fork Lift Trucks" (£6.00)
16. ISBN 0 7176 1818 8 "Improving Maintenance- A guide to reducing human error" (£16.00)
17. ISBN 0 7176 1783 1 "The Scale of Occupational Stress" (£25.00)
18. ISBN 0 7176 1784 x "Work Related Factors & Ill Health" (£10.00)
19. ISBN 0 7176 1795 5 "Musculoskeletal Injuries from Complex Postures" (£15.00)
20. ISBN 0 7176 1793 9 " General Ventilation in the Workplace: Guidance for Employers" (£4.00)
21. ISBN 0 7176 2488 9 "Management of Health & Safety at work. Approved code of Practice" (£8.00)
22. ISBN 0 7176 2415 3 "Manual Handling: Guidance on Regulations" (£8.00)
23. ISBN 0 7176 1233 3 "Working platforms on fork-lift trucks" (£6.00)
24. ISBN 0 7176 1741 6 " The effects of new ways of working on employee stress levels" (£25.00).
25. ISBN 0 7176 1717 3 " Health & Safety in Engineering Workshops"(£9.50).
26. ISBN 0 7176 1145 0 " Slips & Trips: Guidance for employers on identifying hazards and controlling risks" (£7.50)
27. ISBN 0 7176 1183 3 " Preventing Slips and Trips at Work" (15 copies £5.00)
28. ISBN 0 7176 2455 2 "Rider operated Fork Lift Trucks: Operator Training" (£5.00)
29. ISBN 0 7176 1770 X "Handle with Care" (£13.30)

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