Posted By Pat Hannaway I noticed a short article in "Health and Safety News" (June 2006) that "The Health and Safety Executive has decided in principle to stop charging for almost all of its publications, including approved Codes Of Practice. The publications are expected to be free on the internet from early next year." This, I am sure will be welcomed by almost all practioners, but am I alone in wondering from where will HSE now raise a substantial part of its income ; are they going to reduce their manpower still further?

Posted By Jim Walker I wonder if the prices actually covered the print/ship costs? Always thought the stuff was wonderfully cheap! Other technical publications always seem to cost an arm & a leg Maybe offering the acops etc as free downloads actually saves them money.