December 2008
Construction industry
Health and safety in roof work
This new edition provides guidance on how to plan and work safely on roofs. It covers new buildings, repair, maintenance, cleaning work and demolition. It also includes some guidance for those not directly carrying out work on a roof such as clients, designers and specifiers.
Major Hazards
The Buncefield Incident 11 December 2005. The final report of the Major Incident Investigation Board. Volume 1
This volume draws attention to some ways the Board has set about its business. It explains the significance of the Buncefield Depot and describes briefly how the explosions and fire happened and the damage caused. It also summarises all the Board’s recommendations to regulators, industry and government.
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The Buncefield Incident 11 December 2005. The final report of the Major Incident Investigation Board. Volume 1- Published:
- 2008
- Author:
- Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books
- ISBN:
- 9780717662708
- Download:
- PDF [6.4MB]
The Buncefield Incident 11 December 2005. The final report of the Major Incident Investigation Board. Volume 2
This volume brings together all the Boards previous reports in a single publication for the public record and for future reference: three progress reports; an Initial Report; a report into the explosion mechanism; and reports giving recommendations on design and operation of fuel storage sites, emergency preparedness for, response to and recovery from incidents and land use planning and the control of societal risk around major hazard sites.
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- The Buncefield Incident 11 December 2005. The final report of the Major Incident Investigation Board. Volume 2
- Published:
- 2008
- Author:
- Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books
- ISBN:
- 9780717663187
- Download:
- PDF [4.3MB]
Nuclear Decommissioning
Physiological safety of airfed suit use during nuclear decommissioning
The amount of decommissioning work being carried out in the Nuclear Industry has increased substantially over recent years and is likely to continue increasing. Whilst such work may sometimes be conducted using remotely operated mechanical handling equipment, in many situations this is not a reasonably practical solution. Most decommissioning operations require work to be done by employees working in potentially hazardous environments. Operatives conducting this work are required to wear Airfed suits (AFS) to minimise risks from radioactive particulate hazards.
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Physiological safety of airfed suit use during nuclear decommissioning - Published:
- 2008
- Author:
- Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books
- Ref#:
- RR658
- Download:
- PDF [153KB]
PUWER
Simple guide to the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
This leaflet provides information about the legal requirements of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) which came into force on 5th December 2008.
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Simple guide to the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998- Published:
- 12/2008
- Author:
- Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books
- Ref#:
- INDG291
- Download:
- PDF [63KB]
Liability Insurance
Employers Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969: A guide for employers
This leaflet provides guidance on employers’ requirements to insure against liability for injury or disease to their employees arising out of their employment.
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- Employers Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969: A guide for employers
- Published:
- 2008
- Author:
- Health and Safety Executive, HSE Books
- Ref#:
- HSE40
- Download:
- PDF [197KB]
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