We look at how HSE has been working with industry on the asbestos training pledge. Latest news: New figures show fall in number of people injured and made unwell at work. Marks and Spencer plc fined £1m for asbestos exposure. HSE challenges industry to learn from London 2012 Olympic construction project.

In this special edition of the HSE Podcast, we look at the work of the Health and Safety Laboratory, an agency of HSE. To mark the hundredth anniversary of the laboratories we toured the site talking to the scientists who work there and the Employment Minister Chris Grayling.

We look at changes to how businesses can report incidents to HSE, the closure of Infoline and improvements being made to the HSE website. Latest news: Energy giant Shell UK has been ordered to pay £1.24million in fines and costs after an explosion at Bacton gas terminal in February 2008. New statistics show that the number of workers killed in Britain last year has increased. Health and Safety Minister Chris Grayling calls on the public to give their views on health and safety regulations.

We follow HSE inspector Luke Messenger as he visits a construction site to make sure that they're working safely. Latest news: HSE encourages people to stand up to jobsworths who use health and safety as an excuse to stop Royal Wedding celebrations. Council fined after man with learning difficulties dies from drinking dishwasher fluid. Nick Baldwin confirmed as interim chair of new Office for Nuclear Regulation.

We look at a new range of tools designed to make health and safety simpler for small businesses. Employment Minister Chris Grayling talks about a new online directory of health and safety consultants. Latest news: Employment minister Chris Grayling announced changes to the health and safety system. UK's chief nuclear inspector's statement pon the implications of the Japan nuclear crisis. Retail giant Arcadia and shopfitting firm fined after construction workers exposed to asbestos at Topshop...

We look at the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning and speak to Sarah Hill from Gas Safe to talk about their latest campaign. Chelmsford plumber jailed after ignoring orders to stop illegal gas work. Focus on preventing major offshore incidents leading companies to neglect general maintenance. HSE still wants your views on new online risk assessments for small, low risk shops and charity shops.

We look at how HSE is working to support the UK's transition to safe, low-carbon, affordable energies as we speak to Taf Powell, director of HSE's Emerging Energy Technologies programme. HSE inspectors to make unannounced visits to construction sites in a bid to reduce death and injury. Camden Council fined £72,000 after toddler killed by wall collapse. HSE wants your views on proposed changes to the way injuries are reported under RIDDOR.

We look at HSE's Myth of the Month campaign and ask Sally Sykes, HSE's director of communications to nominate her favourite health and safety myth. New figures show that Britain has the lowest rate of work-related deaths in Europe. Merseyside headteacher fined £20,000 after student fell through roof light. Government aims to help businesses save time and money by making it easier to apply for construction contracts.

We speak to Judith Hackitt, the chair of HSE, as she welcomes publication of Lord Young's review of health and safety. Latest news: HSE satisfied that most local authorities are managing asbestos in 'system build' schools. Major pub chain fined £300,000 after Merseyside landlord died from carbon monoxide poisoning. HSE team up with IOSH to find new ideas to improve health and safety in small businesses.

We speak to David Ashton, HSE's Director of Field Operations, about the new warning that has been issued to the manufacturers and installers of electric gates. Latest news: Offshore oil and gas industry warned about its safety record. Shropshire boarding school fined £25,000 after worker killed during demolition. HSE prosecutes tradesmen found to be illegally fitting gas appliances.

We visit the Royal Welsh Show to find out what HSE is doing to reduce death and injury in agriculture. Latest news: HSE begins inspection programme of ageing offshore oil and gas installations. Teesside scaffolding contractor fined after scaffold collapsed into public street. Paul Kenny and Frances Outram appointed as non-executive directors of the HSE Board.

We talk to HSE's Deputy Chief Executive, Kevin Myers, about the prosecution of five companies held responsible for the explosion at Buncefield Oil Storage Depot in 2005. Latest news: HSE's annual report into workplace deaths shows they have fallen to a record low. Company fined £280,000 after employee crushed between concrete blocks and metal platform. HSE Chair Judith Hackitt has said too many people use health and safety as an excuse to hide behind.

We talk to Tom McLaren from the Offshore Safety Team about how offshore drilling is regulated in the UK Latest news: NHS Trust fined £50,000 after disabled patient death. American Airlines fined £70,000 after ground worker hit by aircraft tug. Penrith boss fined £20,000 after worker loses foot in shavings machine. HSE's Helena Phillips answers your questions about the new Health and Safety poster.

We look at HSE's work on construction site safety. Latest news: Five-year ban for director after raft of health and safety breaches. UK's largest sweet manufacturer fined three hundred thousand pounds after employee death. BBC documentary helps convict Hackney construction firm. HSE Infoline talks about building regulations.

We talked to David Smeatham about HSE's Do Your Bit Campaign. Latest news: Gas installer faces prison for not being gas safe registered. Workers are being warned not to use telescopic forklift trucks if they have broken windows. A new online tool has been launched to help employers reduce musculoskeletal disorders at work. HSE Infoline talks about enquires they receive about asbestos.

We talked to HSE's Pete Lennon about tackling the risks from noise and vibration in the workplace. Latest news: HSE launches new construction initiative aimed at stopping bad practise on building sites. A Yorkshire council is fined seventy five thousand pounds after an employee was killed by a reversing truck. New tower cranes laws commence April 2010. HSE Infoline describes what toilet facilities should be available in workplaces.

We visited a Sainsbury's store and a Merseyside college to find out how they are reducing slips, trips and falls. Latest news: An airport services company has been fined ninety thousand pounds after a man was crushed to death under a vehicle at Heathrow Airport, a construction company has been fined twenty thousand pounds after a cherry picker overturned, seriously injuring the driver and in Bolton a construction company has also been fined after one of its workers fell to his death from an...

We joined 3 apprentice engineers who were asked to produce a video to highlight the dangers of asbestos for young people. Latest news: £283,000 fines after a man was paralysed from the waist down while working at a Shell oil refinery, HSE is encouraging farmers to make a promise to come home safe as part of their New Year resolution and £100,000 fine for care home provider after a disabled teenager was lowered into a bath of scalding water. HSE Infoline explains who should pay for protective...

HSE Chair Judith Hackitt reflects on the key events and changes to British occupational health and safety in the last 12 months. Latest news: HSE launches online Strategy Pledge Forum, two construction firms involved in a major scaffolding collapse in Milton Keynes were fined £126,000 and HSE publishes interim reports on two nuclear power station designs being considered for construction in the UK. We ask HSE Infoline about health and safety myths.

We visited Norma's Kitchen in Kent - a catering company who have got involved in HSE's Estates Excellence project. Latest news: HSE launches Asbestos: The Hidden Killer campaign, a rice manufacturing company has been fined £140,000 and HSE has told companies failing to protect employees working at height that they will be held to account following the prosecution of Nottingham company. We ask HSE Infoline about about exposure and removal of asbestos.

HSE's Steve Coldrick talks about HSE's Asbestos - the Hidden Killer campaign. Latest news: Sugar giant Tate and Lyle fined more than a quarter of a million pounds, A sixteen year old schoolgirl lost 6 fingers and both her thumbs at school. Landlords are being reminded of their gas safety responsibilities to tenants after a landlord was jailed for 16 months . We ask HSE Infoline about employees rights and responsibilities at work when they fall pregnant.

HSE's Taf Powell talks about HSE's contribution to ensuring secure, clean and affordable energy for Britain in the future. Latest news: daredevil abseil for latest company to pledge support for HSE's Strategy, new offshore safety head highlights tackling industry complacency as a priority, new HSE scheme for migrant construction workers in London. We ask HSE Infoline how to assess the risks from lifting and carrying heavy loads at work

In this episode: HSE's Head of Slips, Trips and Falls; Alison Wellens and Inspector Matt Lea talk about Ladders Exchange - HSE's campaign to help businesses exchange broken or damaged ladders. Latest news: priced publications are free to download from 1 September 2009, offshore is becoming safer, senior management moves and appointments and HSE's new Twitter presence. We ask HSE Infoline about the new health and safety law poster

In this episode: HSE Inspector Norman Macritchie speaks to thesite.org; a charity providing advice and support for young people about health and safety challenges facing young people when they start work. Latest news - big falls in accidents last year, health and safety law poster warning, new public consultation on tower cranes. We ask HSE Infoline "how do I report an accident"

In this episode: We visit a Wrexham hairdressers and talk to HSE's Isla Fairhurst about Bad Hand Day and dermatitis prevention. News of a construction inspection campaign, new guidance for tanning salons, results of a workplace transport safety check campaign and the reappointment of 3 HSE Board members. An interview with HSE's Kevin Allars about new nuclear power stations. HSE Infoline answer a frequently asked question "Do I need a trained first aider in my workplace?"