In the last year, 135 workers were killed in work-related incidents in Great Britain. HSE's annual data release covers the period from April 2022 to March 2023.  The total of 135 worker deaths in 2022/23 is higher than the previous year (123) but is in line with pre-pandemic levels.  The most common causes of fatal injuries are falls from height (40), being struck by a moving object (29), and being struck by a moving vehicle (20). Find out more in our press release
Learn more about the figures on our website A workwear company was fined after a female worker had skin ripped off the palm of her left hand. The worker was trying to manually clean a sensor to initiate movement of a conveyor belt but, as she did so, her left hand was drawn into a gap where two conveyor belts met.  HSE's investigation found that the company: had inadequately guarded machinery did not have a suitable and sufficient risk assessment for the machinery that caused the injury had inadequate health and safety management systems in place Read this press release for more details on the incident.  Other recent prosecution cases include: Company fined after employees diagnosed with life-changing condition Manufacturer fined £1 million after employee loses an eye Stress, anxiety and depression are the number one reasons for work-related illness in Great Britain and is on the rise. HSEâs Working Minds campaign is helping to drive culture change across Britainâs workplaces, where recognisingâ¯and respondingâ¯to the signs of stress become asâ¯routine as managing workplace safety.   To assist the campaign, weâd be grateful if youâd take a few minutes to complete a short survey about stress, depression, and anxiety at work. All answers submitted are anonymous.  Take part in the survey Do you know how to manage drug and alcohol misuse at work? As an employer, you have a legal duty to protect employeesâ health, safety and welfare. Understanding the signs of drug and alcohol misuse (or abuse) will help you manage health and safety risk in your workplace.  Our website has step-by-step guidance to help you manage drug and alcohol misuse at work. This includes: advice on how to develop a drugs and alcohol policy what you can do to support your employees HSE is holding its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 25 July 2023, 2.00 - 4.00pm The event will provide an opportunity for our stakeholders and members of the public to learn more about our work and priorities. There will alos be a chance to participate in a live Q&A session with our Chair, CEO and members of our Board and Executive Committee.  Sign up for our livestream and join the AGM virtually.  You can also view the meeting through our YouTube channel (you will not be able to submit questions and comments via this feed).
Come and work for HSE and help to protect lives and livelihoods. We currently have a range of vacancies. For details of selected posts, follow the links below: Senior External Affairs Manager
closes 1 August
Administration Officer
closes 7 August
Technical Team Lead: Risk and Process Safety
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