A businessman from Northamptonshire has been fined £60,000 after ordering a worker to clean a moving machine that trapped and mangled his arm, requiring it to be amputated.
Category: Health services
Slip and trip workshops for NHS staff
Friday, October 23, 2009
During the period 2004 - 2007, HSE carried out a targeted initiative to reduce slips and trips accidents in NHS Trusts.
Care homes safety event for local businesses
Thursday, October 15, 2009
A free health and safety event is being offered to businesses in the Bristol area next week,
Liverpool hospital fined over legionella
Friday, October 9, 2009
HSE has issued a strong health warning after high levels of the legionella bacteria were found at a Liverpool hospital.
HSE issues warning after NHS trust fails to comply with dermatitis notice
Thursday, September 24, 2009
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned employers they will face prosecution if they fail to comply
HSE warns of importance of risk assessments when caring for vulnerable people
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Organisations responsible for the care of vulnerable people must ensure that an effective risk assessment regime is in place
HSE warns carers as BUPA lands fine for training failures
Friday, September 4, 2009
HSE is warning carers and care home operators to ensure they follow the correct training and procedures for moving and handling elderly, frail or disabled patients.
Swine flu - updated
Thursday, August 13, 2009
General advice for employers for the current situation - employers and employees should always practice good personal hygiene measures
Company fined for inadequate legionella assessments at Welsh care homes
Thursday, August 6, 2009
HSE is warning companies responsible for carrying out legionella surveys on water systems of the need to ensure that their work is thorough and accurate.
HSE Swine flu guidance - updated
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
The advice for employers for the current situation has been updated, including additional information on use of face
Spotlight on health and safety in the region’s care homes
Thursday, June 25, 2009
HSE has joined forces with local authorities (LAs) across Yorkshire and the North East to ensure that health and safety is a top priority
British Safety Council Conference
Monday, June 8, 2009
London, 2 July 2009, half-day conference to address the challenges faced by the NHS and local authorities.
Balanced decision-making for people who use care services
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
This circular provides advice to health and safety regulators who are involved in the regulation of social care
Management of health and safety in care homes 2009/2010
Friday, May 8, 2009
Circular providing guidance for visiting staff on inspecting the management of health and safety in care homes in
HSE Board Agenda 29 April 2009
Monday, April 20, 2009
The agenda for the HSE Executive Board meeting in Redgrave Court, Bootle on 29 April is now available.
Taking care of the carers
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Staff at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital have today pledged their support to the HSE in the latest phase of its “Shattered Lives” campaign
Management of health and safety in care homes 2009/2010
Monday, March 23, 2009
This instruction provides guidance for visiting staff on inspecting the management of health and safety in care homes
HSE national leads for corporate social care providers updated
Friday, March 20, 2009
This revised SIM updates the national arrangements for liaison and coordination of large independent corporate care
REACH Bitesize advice sheets updated
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Brief leaflets produced by the UK CA in collaboration with other UK Government Departments. They are intended to
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