 Portable appliance testing (PAT) is the examination of electrical appliances and equipment to ensure they are safe to use. There are many myths about PAT but you can use ourfrequently asked questionsto find the key facts about the inspection and testing of portable electrical equipment. You can download our leaflet Maintaining portable electric equipment in low-risk environments. It sets out simple and sensible precautions you should take to prevent danger from portable or movable electrical equipment. HSE's website also has general advice on electrical safety at work. |
wo construction companies were fined following an incident where when heavy drainage pipes fell on top of a worker, leaving him with severe injuries. The worker spent 9 days in hospital as a result of the incident, having sustained several fractures to both sides of his pelvis, as well as a fractured vertebrae and bleed on the spine. HSE's investigation found that both the employer and the principal contractor failed to ensure that the operation was properly planned, appropriately supervised and carried out in a safe manner. Read this press releasefor further details on the incident. HSE has guidance about the regulations onlifting operations and equipment. Other recent prosecution cases include:  Make sure you submit a RIDDOR report for a workplace accident where necessary. The RIDDOR Regulations put duties on employers, the self-employed and those in control of work premises to report certain serious workplace accidents, occupational diseases and specified dangerous occurrences. Visit our website to find out when you need to report an incident, as well as how to do so. Our leafletReporting accidents and incidents at work explains what is required from employers and provides information about RIDDOR. |
There is a risk of damage to grating systems on offshore installations during rig moves. HSE has issued the safety alert following incidents of damaged and dislodged gratings that have presented risks of harm to personnel on offshore installations operating on and outside of the United Kingdom Continental Shelf. The grating systems can be damaged by adverse weather conditions such as wave impacts. Damage can occur when moving rigs including towing, moving semi-submersibles, jacking, or manoeuvring jack-up rigs. The condition of grating systems may also deteriorate over time. The safety alert sets out the actionsoperators and owners of offshore installationsshould take to rectify any potential problems with grating systems (walkways and deck areas) on offshore installations. View the safety alert Come and workfor HSE and help to protect lives and livelihoods. We currently have a range of vacancies. For details of selected posts, follow the links below: | 
