HSE Local Exhaust Ventilation Webages have been revised and updated. New FAQ’s, case studies and resources have been added including a clip detailing what LEV is. Visit the revised LEV Website that also has an LEV calculator and training information.
Occupational disease is a big issue – a life-altering experience for some, a life-ending illness for others. HSE have launched new webpages to help create healthier and efficient workplaces. These pages include sections on occupational cancers and respiritory diseases. More information can be found on HSE’s Occupational Disease Webpages. More information on health topics specific…
Principal Contractor Lagan Ferrovial Costain (LFC) has nominated the Transport NI A8 Belfast to Larne dualling project as a BuildHealth Champion Site. BuildHealth, a health initiative developed by the Northern Ireland (NI) construction industry, is spearheaded by construction companies with support from the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI), employer organisations and trade…
About Health and Safety Works NI Health and Safety Works NI, HSWNI, is the small business advisory service of the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland. Our aim is help small businesses manage workplace health and safety by providing a free and confidential service, offering practical advice from a reliable and trusted source…
News Article from the Safety and Health Practitioner The official magazine of IOSH Mesothelioma victims entitled to £123,000, DWP announces Thousands of sufferers of mesothelioma will be able to claim an average of £123,000 in compensation, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced The Government has increased this from the initial £115,000 that…
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Check out the ‘dusts’ page for the HSENI article on silica dust
The recent article by the IFSEC Global the International Fire and Security industries forum has highlighted the Risk of installers of Fire and security systems to Asbestos. The article relates how installers had been informed that a building was free from asbestos, but it wasn’t true. Click to access the full article: Asbestos Risk Facing…
November 2013 is Northern Ireland’s first Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month. What is Carbon Monoxide? Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a highly poisonous gas that has no smell, colour or taste. CO can be released by any appliance that burns oil, solid fuel, wood or gas, including boilers, if they are not properly installed and maintained. When you…
The 2013 BuildHealth Seminar, “Hidden Killers” was held at Greenmount Campus on the 16th October. The seminar was well supported by with 98 Attendee’s representing 55 Local Companies. The increased attendance from last year’s seminar, demonstrates the commitment of the Construction industry to Healh Management within their activities. Upon arrival attendees had the opeprtunity to…
