HSE has launched a new campaign to remind people working in construction trades to manage the risks associated with asbestos.

Despiteit being banned in the building industry since 1999, figures show that 5,000 people a year still die from asbestos-related diseases. It didnt disappear when it was banned in the UK and we know that asbestos remains in millions of homes and buildings.

Those carrying out repairs or refurbishment work are at a higher risk of disturbing asbestos, especially when working in houses. Builders, carpenters, electricians, joiners, plasterers, plumbers and roofers are just some of the trades being urged to take the risks of asbestos seriously.

The campaign particularly wants to reach those who started their careers from the year 2000, after the use of asbestos was banned, so they know the risk still remains.

Visit the Asbestos and You website for more information about the campaign and how you can support it. You can also:

Only HSE can approve a version of the health and safety law poster.

If you employ anyone, the law says you must display an approved version of the poster, or provide each worker with a copy of the equivalent leaflet.

You must display the poster where your workers can easily read it and you cant print a copy yourself.

We are aware of suppliers selling fake versions online that havent been approved.

The current version of the law poster includes enhanced security features and is more durable.Read our guidance on how to identify a genuine law poster.

You can order HSE approved versions of the poster.

You can buy it from other suppliers we work with, but if you have any doubts and need to check if its a legitimate version, please email HSEorders@tso.co.uk.

HSE focus on workplace transport safety

Agriculture has the worst rate of deaths and injuries (per 100,000 workers) of all sectors in Great Britain.

Incidents involving vehicles are the number one cause of deaths on British farms, killing 48 people in the past 5 years.

HSE has launched the Work Right Agriculture. Your farm. Your future campaign. It highlights simple vehicle safety advice to help keep everyone on the farm safe.

We want to make 2023 a safer year on our farms by working together. When you start your daily routine today, follow our 'safe farm, safe driver, safe vehicle' advice to help you plan the job and complete it safely.