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| HSEWeekly Digestebulletin Issued: 17 May 2023
This week's edition includes: information about a targeted health inspection initiative that has begun across the construction sector guidance on planning and managing events safely links to new resources that have been launched for workers to test and enhance their knowledge of asbestos news of recent enforcement prosecutions and links to upcoming training opportunities For more health and safety updatesvisit our website |
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| Good planning and organisation are essential to putting on an event that is both safe and enjoyable. You can get started with our guidance for organisers on howto plan, manage and monitor your event. It will help you make sure workers and the visiting public are not exposed to health and safety risks. Whether you're an organiser, venue owner or volunteer, find out more about your responsibilities. Depending on the size of your event, you may also need to take extra steps in order to manage crowds safely. |
HSEs Asbestos and You campaign urges tradespeople working in construction to be aware of disturbing asbestos. Two new free resources have been launched for workers to test and enhance their knowledge about asbestos and the risks associated with it: find out if you know enough to protect yourself and others from exposure to asbestos fibres by taking the Asbestos and You quick quiz
we recently held a webinar in partnership with The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH),which is now available to watch for free on YouTube To access more resources and find out more about the campaign, visit our Asbestos and You website. A company was fined after a worker severed part of her finger when her hand was caught in machinery. The worker was working at a food-processing machine and noticed a build-up of offcuts around the blades. Believing the machine had stopped, she reached in to unblock the area but her hand was caught by the moving conveyor, partially severing her right index finger. HSE's investigation found that the blade and chute area of the machine lacked effective guarding, failing to prevent a person coming into contact with the moving parts. Read this press releasefor more details on the incident. Other recent prosecution cases include: Suspended jail sentence issued following worker's 30-foot fall through roof HSE to prosecute council over busway deaths |
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