 Make sure you submit a RIDDOR report for a workplace accident where necessary... RIDDOR puts duties on employers, the self-employed and people 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. HSE'sleafletReporting accidents and incidents at work explains what is required from employers and provides information about RIDDOR. We also have guidance on when you should make a RIDDOR report of COVID-19. |
 Slips and tripsare the most common cause of injury at work, but the solutions are often simple and cost-effective... Slips and tripscause over a third of all major injuries andcan also lead to other types of accidents, such as falls from height or into machinery. Take a look at our information onslips and trips, which offers employers and workers advice and guidance on how to prevent such accidents. Our slips, trips and falls publicationsincludePreventing slips and trips at work: A brief guide. |
A school has been fined after a worker fell from a ladder, while dismantling a canopy roof. The injured worker was using an unsecured ladder at the school, which slipped, causing the worker to fall and sustain fractures to his face, a fractured femur and other injuries. Read this press release for full details. Other recent enforcement news includes: HSE's website has all the latest coronavirus-related guidance and information, as well as updating previously published content. For a full range of COVID-related information and advice visit HSEs coronavirus pages. This includes information on: - Risk assessment
Help with assessing risk and keeping your workplace safe
- Ventilation and air conditioning
Adequate ventilation (including air conditioning) can help reduce risk of spreading coronavirus in workplaces
- First aid
First aid requirements in non-healthcare settings, as well as first aid cover and qualifications, during the pandemic
HSE has issued a safety alert after anHSE investigation of a failed marine loading arm (MLAs) revealed concerns that not all components were being suitably inspected. The safety alert is aimed at users and companies that service MLAs to ensure they carry out suitable and sufficient inspection and maintenance to help avoid similar incidents. Evidence obtained during an HSE investigation of a failed MLA revealed concerns that not all components were being suitably inspected and maintained due to problems accessing the highest pivot joint. View thesafety alert for full details.  Develop a career at HSE and help to protect lives and livelihoods. For details of the highlighted opportunities, follow the links below: For a look at all our available vacancies, please visit this webpage. |
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