The assessment part of HSE's digital MSD tools are now available to use free of charge. The digital versions of the Manual Handling Assessment Charts (MAC), Risk Assessment of Pushing and Pulling (RAPP) and Assessment of Repetitive Tasks (ART) tools have been designed to simplify the process of completing each assessment. They have a logical step-by-step approach and will save your assessors considerable time in populating the results manually. Employers and safety representatives can use these tools to easily assess the risks posed by physical, strenuous activities. The assessor can then understand, interpret, categorise, and communicate the level of risk. You can access the tools by following the below links: MAC Tool RAPP Tool ART Tool If you want to consolidate your assessments and analyse the results, a premium option of the tool is also available. Evidence shows that a strong safety culture is associated with fewer workplace near-misses and injuries. The Safety Climate Tool (SCT) has been carefully designed by scientists to assess the attitudes of individuals within an organisation towards health and safety issues. Using a simple online questionnaire, it explores your workers' attitudes and perceptions in key areas of health and safety, while guaranteeing anonymity. Register for a live webinar demonstration of the SCT on 6 April at 11.00am. You can also watch our SCT video for more information. Make sure you keep your eBulletin subscriptions up to date... Keep in touch with all the latest health and safety information by subscribing to email updates on topics relevant to you and your work. This Construction eBulletin is just one of our suite of eBulletins covering a wide range of industries and health and safety topics that deliver free updates to your inbox. eBulletins for industries and topics that may be relevant, include: weekly digest newsletter engineering asbestos building safety noise You can also update and manage your eBulletin subscription preferences by logging into your account. There are a range of upcoming virtual and in-person training courses and events organised by HSE. Upcoming courses and events include: Management of Hand Arm Vibration in the Workplace - An Introduction (6-7 April, live online) Work-Related Stress: Developing Manager Capability (26-27 April, live online) NEBOSH HSE Award in Managing Risks and Risk Assessment at Work (4 May, Buxton) Find out more about HSE's training and events. Asbestos Asbestos removal company fined for failing to protect workers Links for further guidance and information: Managing and working with asbestos - ACOP Excavations Principal contractor sentenced for unsafe excavation work Links for further guidance and information: Excavations Plant and machinery Fine for construction company after worker injured because of brake failure Links for further guidance and information: Dumpers CDM Regulations - failure to plan, manage and monitor Contractor fined for failing to comply with health and safety regulations Links for further guidance and information: Contractors: roles and responsibilities Work at height failure to plan Construction company prosecuted after workers fall from height Links for further guidance and information: Assessing all work at height Work at height scaffolding Company fined after worker suffered fall from height Links for further guidance and information: Scaffolds Develop a career at HSE and help to protect lives. As the national occupational health and safety regulator, HSE offers a range of rewarding career opportunities. We are currently seeking a number of Visiting/Regulatory Contact Officers in our Construction Division. In this role you'll also assist with workplace inspections, and campaigns designed to improve the management of health and safety in the workplace. Find out more information and/or apply The closing date for applications is 4 April. You can also view a full list of our latest vacancies. |