HSE has launched a new campaign for April in relation to Stress Awareness What is stress? HSE defines stress as ‘the adverse reaction people have to excessive pressures or other types of demand placed on them.’ Workers feel stress when they can’t cope with pressures and other issues. Employers should match demands to workers’ skills […]
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Updated health surveillance guidance: respirable crystalline silica (RCS)
HSE has refreshed its guidance publication ‘Health surveillance for those exposed to respirable crystalline silica’. The publication: The updated publication: Health surveillance for those exposed to respirable crystalline silica (G404). Can be downloaded fr4om the HSE website What you are required to do Employers in industries such as construction, worktop manufacturing and installation, stone masonry, […]
Metal Working Fluids and Health Surveillance
The HSE is inspecting manufacturing businesses that use metalworking fluids in their machining processes until March. As part of the inspection you will be required to provide evidence and information concerning what is in place for Health Surveillance for employees working with, or likely to be exposed to metal working fluids. Setting up health surveillance […]
Building control approval: did you know?
This is the latest update from the BSR (Building Safety Regulator) If you’re planning any projects on higher-risk buildings in England, you need building control approval from the BSR before any building work can commence. This includes new builds and refurbishment works on existing properties. On 1 October 2023, BSR became the Building Control Authority […]
Working safely with display screen equipment
As an employer, you must protect your workers from the health risks of working with display screen equipment (DSE), such as PCs, laptops, tablets and smartphones. The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations apply to workers who use DSE daily, for continuous periods of an hour or more, these workers are known as ‘DSE […]
HSE ebulletin – metalworking inspections: looking after your metalworking fluid
Issued: 21 November 2023 HSE will be inspecting manufacturing businesses that use metalworking fluids or ‘white water’ in their machining processes until March. HSE is inspecting manufacturing businesses that use metalworking fluids or coolants in their machining processes. Inspectors are focusing on how employers ensure workers are protected from exposure to fluid or mist generated […]
Employers’ responsibilities to staff after an accident
Employers’ responsibilities to staff after an accident Workplace accidents refer to any unplanned, unexpected incidents that result in injury or harm to employees during the course of their work. A thoughtful, thorough response demonstrates the employer’s commitment to employee wellbeing and safety. Proper handling of workplace accidents is both a legal obligation and an ethical […]
Welding Fume Exposure
Welding Fumes Introduction: There is new scientific evidence from the International Agency for Research on Cancer that exposure to mild steel welding fume can cause lung cancer and possibly kidney cancer in humans. The Workplace Health Expert Committee has endorsed the reclassification of mild steel welding fume as a human carcinogen. Consequences: With immediate effect, […]
Fire Safety in Construction HSG168
HSE has published a revised version of the publication Fire safety in construction (HSG168). This latest (third) edition contains guidance explaining the need to eliminate, and or mitigate fire risks during the design phase (where practicable), how to prevent site fires from starting and ensuring people’s safety if they do. It is aimed at all […]
Ear loop respirators / masks
Bulletin issued: 27 April 2022 Ear loop respirators / masks do not provide protection as tight fitting RPE The HSE has issued a safety alert about how respirators / masks which rely on ear loops do not provide protection as tight fitting Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE). The HSE does not recommend using ear loop masks […]