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An interim assessment of the implications of the nuclear crisis in Japan concludes there is no need to curtail the operations of nuclear plants in the UK but lessons should be learnt.

A farming company has been fined after a man was electrocuted while working on farmland near Ludgershall in Wiltshire.

The HSE Books catalogue containts a list of HSE’s publications and products. It shows you how to order, all the subscription information, contact details and links to HSE’s other services. The catalogue also has a full index to make things easier to find.

Two new guides have recently been published by the FTA and ICS/WSC covering various aspects of container safety.

If you don’t work at height very often or are unsure about which type of access equipment to use, it’s important that you assess the risks and select the right equipment for the job. The WAIT Toolkit is a great FREE tool to show you some possible solutions and should be part of your risk ... Check it out here.

Vehicle manufacturer Land Rover has been prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive for failing to take into account the risks associated with workers at its Solihull plant using vibrating hand tools. Land Rover pleaded guilty to the charges brought against it in relation to activities at its plant in Lode Lane, and was fined £20,000 and ordered to pay £60,606 costs. More info.