This guidance is for electrically competent people including electricians, electrical contractors, test supervisors, technicians, managers and/or appliance retailers.
The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 require those in control of all or part of an electrical system to ensure it is safe to use and maintained. This document provides advice and guidance on how to achieve this.

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Answers to some of your frequently asked questions about handling heavy (bariatric) people in health and social care.

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A change to the rules on reporting workplace injuries will save British firms thousands of hours completing official paperwork.
From 6 April, employers will no longer have to report injuries which keep workers off normal duties for seven or fewer days.

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The UK offshore industry employs more than 20,000 people, who are exposed to a range of occupational health risks. The consequences of ill health can be devastating for the individuals and their families – there is often a long-term impact on quality of life and financial security.

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HSL is running a one day course on LEV – Practical Management of Local Exhaust Ventilation Controls – BOHS Approved. It will demonstrate how to successfully manage LEV systems in order to get effective, efficient, and reliable control of contaminants at least cost. The course will be run at the HSL laboratory in Buxton on Thursday, 14 June 2012. Book now.

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Most injuries in the woodworking and furniture industry are caused during manual handling activities.

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P601 Commissioning and Thorough Examination and Testing of Local Exhaust Ventilation: Proficiency module training organised by Diamond Environmental Ltd, 21 – 25 May 2012.

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Quarterly Local Liaison Committee (LLC) / Site Stakeholder Group (SSG) report for the period 1 October to 31 December 2011 (Q4) for Harwell, now available.

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Answer to the frequently asked question: Does slip-resistant flooring make it harder to hygienically clean floors?

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Answer to the frequently asked question: Does slip-resistant flooring make it harder to hygienically clean floors?

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