HSEs Asbestos & You campaign urges people working in construction to be aware of disturbing asbestos, especially when renovating and refurbishing properties built before the year 2000. Help raise awareness that asbestos didnt disappear when it was banned in the UK, and remains in places that you might not expect, by supporting the Asbestos & You campaign. HSE has teamed up with partners to spread the word across different professions including builders, carpenters, electricians, joiners, plasterers, plumbers, and roofers. Useful resources include: a video from 'On The Tools', in whicha tradesperson interviews a worker whos been diagnosed with mesothelioma our quick guide for trades our Asbestos Essentials guidance details aboutasbestos training HSE has published a revised version of our publication Electrical safety on construction sites (HSG141). This latest (second) edition is aimed at those responsible for planning and subsequent management, and those who control the installation and use of electrical systems and equipment on construction sites. The guidance explains what to do to reduce the risk of accidents involving electricity. It includes advice on safe working practices for everyone who controls or influences the design, specification, selection, installation, commissioning, maintenance or operation of electrical systems and equipment during construction activities. Practical information is also given to help understand what the requirements of the relevant legislation may mean in practice. view the publication Electrical safety on construction sites (HSG141) visit HSEs website for further information on electrical safety in construction April is Stress Awareness month, a timely reminder to reach out and have conversations about stress and mental health where you work. Our Working Minds campaign, which aims to prevent work-related stress and promote good mental health in the workplace, has compiled a list of resources to assist employers and workers. For further information you can read the HSE press release. Other useful resources HSE offer include our Talking Toolkit, which can help structure conversations with workers to help prevent stress at work. The charity Mates in Mind, which supports the construction industry, has also launched a free and confidential text service to reach individuals who may be struggling with their mental health. To use the service, simply text BeAMate to 85258 (don't use WhatsApp). HSE 2023 Annual Science Review launched This year's review focuses on HSE's activities enabling the safe deployment of net zero energy technologies. Download the 2023 Annual Science Review. View our press release for further details. Publication of HSE Research Report Industrial cleaning: Exposure to dust hazardous to health (RR1192) This report describes research to better understand the contribution that industrial cleaning activities make to overall exposure to dusts, which are hazardous to health (excluding asbestos), in the manufacturing, construction and waste and recycling industries. Read the full research report. From HSE: There are a range of upcoming virtual and in-person training courses and events organised by, or which involve HSE including: HSE Inspectors Guide to Electrical Safety
18 May, London
NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Managing Stress at Work
23 May, Buxton
Fundamentals of Hydrogen
25 May, Buxton Find out more about HSE's training and events. From WWT: The recently launched CONIAC website (Construction Industry Advisory Committee), provides a new national home for the regional groups that make up the Working Well Together Initiative (WWT) and the health and safety events they host. Upcoming events include: Safety and Health Awareness Event
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