 Wintry weather is arriving, which means slips and trips accidents are are likely to become more frequent. At this time of year surfaces can be perilous â there are plenty of seasonal factors to consider when avoiding these sorts of accidents.  Poor lighting, excess water from rain and even wet and decaying leaves can all cause slip and trip accidents to increase significantly.  Slips and trips cause over a third of all major injuries and can also lead to other types of accidents, such as falls from height or into machinery.  Our website guidance on slips and trips provides plenty of information and resources on how to avoid these accidents in and around the workplace. |
 To help employers prevent stress and support good mental health, a free interactive tool has been developed that brings HSEâs Working Minds campaign principles to life.
The Working Minds campaign promotes the principles of risk assessment, with a focus on 5 steps: reach out, recognise, respond, reflect, make it routine.  Â
 The new bitesize online learning is made up of 6 short modules that guide you step by step, with helpful tools and practical resources.   Youâll come away with an understanding of what the law requires of employers and what you need to do to be compliant.  Register and get started today |
A worker was left with significant long-term injuries including a broken shoulder and 12 broken ribs, as well as spinal and internal injuries. The worker had been tasked with clearing bricks for reclamation. He was working at the corner of the building when a large piece of masonry fell from the unstable roof, landing on top of him. Â HSE's investigation found the company had failed to: - adequately assess the risk of falling objects during demolition
- implement and enforce adequate exclusion zones
Read this press release for further details on the incident.  HSE's website has guidance on safe demolition.  Other recent prosecution cases include: HSE is one of the UK's market surveillance authorities, which monitor and enforce legal requirements on the safety of most products used in the workplace, including any risks to health. HSE has a duty to notify the Secretary of State about unsafe or non-compliant products and of the measures taken and communicated by an economic operator.â¯Â  Products that present a serious or high risk to the health and safety of the user, and products that have been recalled, are published on GOV.UK.â¯Â  Recent examples of products notified are:  We currently have a variety of opportunities to join HSE. Find out more and apply: Visit our website for further information and more vacancies. |
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