What's new at HSE » Case studies http://news.hse.gov.uk News and updates from the Health and Safety Executive Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:52:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 en hourly 1 Human factors and ergonomics http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/11/13/human-factors-and-ergonomics/?rss=Case studies Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:51:13 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=12130 The HSE’s human factors and ergonomics website has been redesigned and new document and articles added.  The HSE recognises the importance that human factors can play in helping avoid accidents and ill-health at work. In the new designed website we have taken a topic-focused approach to human factors.

Visit the new human factors and ergonomics health and safety site

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/11/13/human-factors-and-ergonomics/feed/ Example risk assessment - maintenance of flats http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/09/18/example-risk-assessment-maintenance-of-flats/?rss=Case studies Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:22:28 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=10570 A new example risk assessment shows the kind of approach a small business might take. It can be used as a guide to think through some of the hazards in your business and the steps you need to take to control the risks.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/09/18/example-risk-assessment-maintenance-of-flats/feed/ New hairdressing case study - Tracy http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/09/07/new-hairdressing-case-study-tracy/?rss=Case studies Mon, 07 Sep 2009 08:00:01 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=10321 A few years ago, Tracy employed a new hairdresser who suffered from dermatitis. She contacted her local council for advice, and they told her about ‘Bad Hand Day?’ and the five simple steps for preventing dermatitis becoming a problem.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/09/07/new-hairdressing-case-study-tracy/feed/ COSHH - case studies http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/08/07/coshh-case-studies/?rss=Case studies Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:38:32 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=9752 Examples of real life situations with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH). Using chemicals or other hazardous substances at work can put people’s health at risk, causing diseases including asthma, dermatitis or cancer.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/08/07/coshh-case-studies/feed/ Stress - video case studies http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/08/07/stress-video-case-studies/?rss=Case studies Fri, 07 Aug 2009 06:45:08 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=9739 How have organisations tackled stress? The new stress video case studies are designed to explain the manner in which other organisations have implemented the changes, where they encountered issues, how these were resolved and the ultimate benefits they achieved.

All videos are based on real cases.

Watch the new stress video case studies

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/08/07/stress-video-case-studies/feed/ Dealing with my stress - video case studies http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/07/17/dealing-with-my-stress-video-case-studies/?rss=Case studies Fri, 17 Jul 2009 06:00:06 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=9262 Work is generally good for people if it is well designed, but it can also be a great source of pressure. Watch the experiences of others who have suffered and tackled workplace stress.

Stress video case studies

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/07/17/dealing-with-my-stress-video-case-studies/feed/ Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/06/12/control-of-substances-hazardous-to-health-coshh/?rss=Case studies Fri, 12 Jun 2009 06:35:09 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=8405 Using chemicals or other hazardous substances at work can put people’s health at risk, causing diseases including asthma, dermatitis or cancer. COSHH regulations require employers to control substances that can harm workers health.

The COSHH website has been re-launched with lots of additional information.

View the re-launched website

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/06/12/control-of-substances-hazardous-to-health-coshh/feed/ New falls from vehicles case studies http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/04/28/new-falls-from-vehicles-case-studies/?rss=Case studies Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:40:16 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=7322 Balfour Beatty and Donaldson Timber Engineering have developed case studies which, as  part of a series, give examples of good practice to reduce injuries due to falls from vehicles through sensible management of health and safety risks in the workplace.

New falls from vehicles case studies - Balfour Beatty and Donaldson Timber Engineering

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/04/28/new-falls-from-vehicles-case-studies/feed/ Proactive approach to workplace transport safety in new build http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/04/23/proactive-approach-to-workplace-transport-safety-in-new-build/?rss=Case studies Thu, 23 Apr 2009 06:40:30 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=7234 One Local Authority’s Environmental Health Commercial Team (EHCT) became aware of a proposed new, 1 million square ft warehouse project submitted to their Planning Department by a national supermarket chain.  There was some concern over the design of the proposed delivery operations at the site; the EHO felt there was inadequate segregation between pedestrians and vehicles in the delivery area and there was a lack of safe pedestrian walkways around the site.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/04/23/proactive-approach-to-workplace-transport-safety-in-new-build/feed/ Workplace transport updates http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/04/03/workplace-transport-updates/?rss=Case studies Fri, 03 Apr 2009 07:00:10 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=6816 Sign up for free regular email updates - Falls from vehicles campaign, vehicles at work advice, guidance, case studies and events.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/04/03/workplace-transport-updates/feed/ Workplace transport http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/03/20/workplace-transport/?rss=Case studies Fri, 20 Mar 2009 07:40:07 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=6424 Advice and guidance on how to prevent falls from vehicles, includes information sheets, case studies, posters, checklists for managers and vehicle buyers…

Don’t chance it, change it view further information on falls from vehicles

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/03/20/workplace-transport/feed/ Stress at work - we can manage it http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/02/25/stress-at-work-we-can-manage-it/?rss=Case studies Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:22:02 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=5973 HSE has relaunched it’s Work-Related Stress website, with a range of helpful advice, online tools and guidance to help you manage and prevent occupational stress in your workplace.

Stress at work website

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/02/25/stress-at-work-we-can-manage-it/feed/ DWP: benefits of leadership case study http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/02/12/dwp-benefits-of-leadership-case-study/?rss=Case studies Thu, 12 Feb 2009 09:00:33 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=5722 The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has implemented a health and safety management system to deliver benefits to the business. Key to its success has been the commitment of the DWP Board and senior managers to implementing and promoting high standards of health and safety at work.

Find out more - read the DWP case study [PDF 105KB]

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/02/12/dwp-benefits-of-leadership-case-study/feed/ Air transport - case studies http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/01/22/air-transport-case-studies/?rss=Case studies Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:08:22 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=5249 By example: Real issues in the air transport industry. These example case studies illustrate how companies within the air transport industry have tackled real issues concerning health and safety.

Air transport - case studies

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/01/22/air-transport-case-studies/feed/ Violence in pubs and clubs - after the event http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/12/29/violence-in-pubs-and-clubs-after-the-event/?rss=Case studies Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:00:23 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=5181 HSE’s violence toolkit provides a simple online step by step guide to providing support to workers after a violent incident at work in licensed and retail premises.

Violence toolkit

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/12/29/violence-in-pubs-and-clubs-after-the-event/feed/ Pub risk assessment http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/12/09/pub-risk-assessment/?rss=Case studies Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:04:44 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=5127 An example risk assessment is now available for a pub, this risk assessment only addresses liquid sales.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/12/09/pub-risk-assessment/feed/ New example risk assessments http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/11/28/new-example-risk-assessments/?rss=Case studies Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:31:58 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=5091 A further three new example risk assessments have been added to the current list they are for a Charity shop, Motor vehicle bodyshop and Factory maintenance work. Pick the one closest to  your industry and adapt it to your workplace.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/11/28/new-example-risk-assessments/feed/ Controlling dust during the refurbishment and extension of occupied premises http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/11/21/controlling-dust-during-the-refurbishment-and-extension-of-occupied-premises/?rss=Case studies Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:07:11 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=5063 Construction case study - ‘using dust extraction on power tools’. It outlines how Oxford-based contractors dealt with dust control on a project building a new teaching suite and making alterations to existing accommodation at a residential college.

View controlling dust case study [PDF 268KB]

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/11/21/controlling-dust-during-the-refurbishment-and-extension-of-occupied-premises/feed/ Asbestos: ‘The Hidden Killer’ Real life stories http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/10/24/asbestos-the-hidden-killer-real-life-stories/?rss=Case studies Fri, 24 Oct 2008 07:33:06 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4935 Find out how exposure to asbestos has affected the lives of 12 families.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/10/24/asbestos-the-hidden-killer-real-life-stories/feed/ DVD: Signposts for health and safety http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/26/dvd-signposts-for-health-and-safety-2/?rss=Case studies Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:30:49 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4849 Originally broadcast on BBC2 as 10 half-hour programmes - a variety of small businesses show how they have successfully dealt with health and safety at work issues.

Visit the Signposts page and view extracts from the DVD

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