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 […]
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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 […]
HSE Inspectors will be visiting Woodworking Businesses across Great Britain
Inspectors will be visiting Woodworking Businesses across Great Britain HSE are currently inspecting woodworking businesses to ensure duty holders know the established health risks associated with woodworking, including wood dust, and have effective controls in place to keep workers safe and protect their respiratory health. The woodworking industry will be targeted as part of a […]
School and contractor fined for unsafe removal of asbestos
School and contractor fined for unsafe removal of asbestos A school and its maintenance contractor have been fined after workers disturbed asbestos at the school while installing a new heating system. A company had been contracted by the school, to install a new heating system in the school building. In the course of the work, during […]
Construction company in court over inadequate health and safety standards
Construction company in court over inadequate health and safety standards A national construction company has been fined after an unannounced inspection by Health and Safety Executive inspectors found poor welfare standards, dangerous electrical systems and inadequate health and safety provision on site. Concerns had been raised regarding the health and safety standards at the construction […]
Keep your workplace ventilated to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19
Keep your workplace ventilated to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 With winter weather making workers reluctant to keep windows and doors open, it is even more important to ensure your workplace is adequately ventilated. Good ventilation helps reduce the risk from aerosol transmission and prevents the spread of COVID-19. Following useful feedback from businesses, […]
Builder Jailed For Not Reporting RIDDOR Incident
A site boss has been jailed for six months for failing to report a serious incident in which a worker had to have his leg amputated. On 8 January 2019, an operative was clearing a site with an excavator so a new house could be built. The vehicle tipped while digging and it crushed his […]