On 8 September 2008, Capita signed a ten year contract with the HSE to operate a new gas installer registration scheme in Great Britain from April 2009. The new scheme replaces the CORGI gas registration scheme which will end on 31 March 2009 in England, Scotland and Wales. This presentation will provide an overview of the new scheme and a timetable for the scheme launch.
Figures issued by the HSE today revealed that every week 20 tradesmen die from asbestos-related diseases, and this number is set to increase.Secretary of State for Scotland Jim Murphy has given his support to help highlight the importance of the Health and Safety Executive’s Asbestos: The Hidden Killer campaign which is running throughout October and November and aims to reduce the rising death rate by educating today’s tradesmen about the danger that asbestos presents to them.
Read the press release: Secretary of State supports hidden killer campaign launch
HSE has warned the electrical contracting industry of the tragic consequences which can result when safe working procedures are not practiced when working on live electrical systems, after Edinburgh company fined £300,000
Read the press release about safe working practices for electrical contractors
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