When employing a young person under the age of 18, employers have the same responsibilities for their health, safety and welfare as they do for other employees. Young people are more likely to be new to the workplace and could be facing unfamiliar risks. Workers are as likely to have an accident in the first […]
A waste collection firm in Luton has been instructed to pay almost £2 million in fines and costs after being found guilty of health and safety failings following the death of a binman. The incident occurred when Peter Coleman was collecting waste at Woodside Leisure Complex on Saturday 11 October 2014. His vehicle began to roll […]
This guidance builds on the necessity to identify and act in poorly ventilated areas. It includes factors to consider as part of an assessment to provide sufficient ventilation for reducing the risk from aerosol transmission. Areas covered in the expanded guidance include air cleaning and filtration units, and ventilation in vehicles. Natural ventilation which relies on […]
The Scottish Government have created Sector Advice Cards to help managers find relevant advice and understand what to do in the event of an outbreak in the workplace and to help employers communicate COVID-19 related health and safety advice to their employees. The compliance team have reported that many of the outbreaks they have seen […]
The next phase of the National Roll Up Your Sleeves Covid-19 Vaccination Campaign, is this time aimed at 18-49 year olds. This stage of the campaign will look to encourage as many people as possible aged 18-49 to get their COVID-19 vaccine as soon as they are invited. This will run on TV, radio, digital […]
HSE’s Noise exposure calculator helps you to estimate and record workers’ exposures to noise and compare them with the exposure action and limit values in the regulations as part of a noise risk assessment. It combines the previous daily exposure calculator and weekly exposure calculator in one calculator with separate tabs to help simplify the process. […]
With many sectors of the economy preparing to reopen following COVID-19 lockdown, businesses are reminded to remain cautious and make sure their COVID-secure measures, including other health and safety measures, are in place to ensure the ongoing protection of workers, visitors and others. COVID-secure involves being adaptable to the current guidance and having procedures in […]
HSE is reviewing the Dangerous Goods in Harbour Areas Regulations 2016 (SI 2016/721) (DGHAR 2016) and wants to hear from you about how they are working. DGAHR 2016 replaced the Dangerous Substances in Harbour Regulations 1987 (DSHAR) (SI 1987/37) following a review undertaken by HSE as part of its response to the Red Tape Challenge. DGHAR […]
Please find some additional FACTS campaign materials on face coverings. Following FACTS is essential to help stop the spread of the virus and is even more important now to help suppress new virus strains. FACTS Stakeholder Toolkit The attached FACTS Stakeholder Toolkit includes a new film about best practice for wearing face coverings. There are […]
A Southport skip hire and recycling company, Johnsons Scrap Metal limited, has been charged £10,000 and instructed to pay costs of £4,000, after an employee suffered “serious injuries” to his arm. A 22-year-old worker had been working at Johnsons Scrap Metal at Crowland Street, loading a 44 tonne “third party” vehicle with waste wood when the incident occurred. An investigation completed by the HSE found that the company “neglected to assess […]