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| HSEWeekly Digestebulletin Issued: 28 February 2023
This week's edition includes: guidance and resources on managing health and safety for those working from home information to help you protect pregnant workers and new mothers news of recent enforcement action links to our latest job vacancies details of upcoming HSE training courses and events For more health and safety updatesvisit our website |
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| A worker fell 5 metres in the incident, which occurred following theinstallation of a rooflight frame. He stepped from the roof onto the platform, at which point a board broke, causing him to fall to the ground below. As a result, the worker suffered fractures to his back and ribs. HSE's investigation found that the company had failed to adequately plan the work at height and failed to provide suitable work equipment to enable the work to be carried out safely. They were fined 12,000. Read this press releasefor more details on the incident. Make sure you take the necessary precautions and see ourworking at height websitefor guidance onhow you can protect workers. You must carry out an individual risk assessment for pregnant workers and new mothers. Thisindividual risk assessmentcovers a workers specific needs, when they inform you in writing that they: are pregnant have given birth in the last 6 months, or are breastfeeding Ourwebsite guidance provides advice for employerson talking to workers, and protecting them from common risks like working at height and lifting heavy loads. There is dedicated advice for workers themselves. We also have a videowith practical advice on how to keep pregnant workers and new mothers safe. |
HSE training courses are delivered by experts to help organisations comply with the law and keep workforces healthy and safe. Find out more about HSE's training and events. Upcoming courses and events include: Health and Safety Event
25 - 27 April, Birmingham NEC
HSE will be speaking and exhibiting at this event, which is dedicated to improving occupational health and safety standards
COSHH Training - Practical Assessment and Control
16 - 18 May, live online
Detailed and practical training on carrying out COSHH assessments and putting the assessment into practice to control substances hazardous to health
HSE Inspectors' Guide to Risk Management: Risk Assessment and Control
25 May, London
This workshop is anopportunity to understand your regulator by seeing the world through an inspector's eyes Come and workfor HSE and help to protect lives and livelihoods. We currently have a wide range of vacancies.These include: Diversity and Inclusion Officer
Closes13 March
Administrative Support
Closes 13 March
Construction Engineering Specialist
Closes 13 March; 2 roles available |
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