Health and safety news
Keywords: Health and safety, Accidents, Hazardous materials
The management of asbestos in non-domestic premises, Regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002 comes into force on 21 May 2004. The HSE has recently launched the regulations at a conference in London and the RICS are holding nationwide asbestos risk management roadshows to promote awareness of the legislation.
Following consultation on proposals to require employers to investigate accidents the HSE has decided instead to issue guidance to help employers to investigate such incidents. There was overwhelming support for the principle of using incident investigation to learn lessons and prevent workplace injury and ill health.
This year's European Week for Safety and Health, starting on 13 October 2003, will focus on dangerous substances in the workplace. A free action pack of material will be available from the HSE to help participants with their plans. To obtain a pack telephone the HSE on 08701 545500.
