Britain’s workplace safety regulator today warned businesses in Scotland of the continued need to put safety first
Category: Statistics
Avoidable workplace accidents claim nine lives in North East
Britain’s workplace safety regulator today warned businesses in the North East of the continued need to put safety first
Fatal injuries to workers in britain at record low
The number of people killed at work in Britain has fallen to a record low, new figures from HSE reveal.
Statistics European comparisons updated
The information on comparisons of statistics of workplace fatalities and injuries across the European Union has been
HSE announces appointment of new Chief Statistician
HSE has announced the appointment of its new Chief Statistician, Kate Sweeney. Kate, who is a Chartered member of the Royal
Results - construction inspection initiative
Working at height remains the biggest single cause of serious and fatal injuries on construction sites - despite this, on
Accidents in the docks industry
This report on accident trends in the docks industry was produced by the HSE Transportation Section using official HSE
“R.I.P, Old-Fashioned Common Sense”
HSE Deputy Chief Executive; Kevin Myers responds to article in the Daily Mail.
Statistics e-Bulletin
The latest edition of the statistics e-bulletin is now available, in this issue: Blood lead exposure - latest figures,
Control of statistical surveys - cost calculator updated
The cost calculator excel file for control of statistical surveys has been updated with new rates.
Waste and recycling industry injury rates improve - but best yet to come
HSE today publishes research showing that injury rates from the waste and recycling industry have decreased since peaking in 2003-4.
Quarterly injury figures
Statistics for quarter 3 of 2008/09 have been published. The numbers of fatal injuries are based on early notification to HSE and local authorities.
Labour Force Survey statistics released
Additional tables containing breakdowns by type of work-related illness and gender have been released
No harm down on the farm
Staff at the family-run Ashlyn’s Farm Shop in North Weald, Essex, have today pledged their support to the HSE
Five Statistician posts available
HSE has five vacancies for statisticians at bands 3 and 4. Based in Bootle, Merseyside, these will be permanent appointments in its Statistics Branch,
Blood lead exposure – Latest figures for 2007/08
This release presents analysis of blood lead measurements taken over the period from 1st April 2007 to 31st March 2008.
Job vacancy - Head of statistics
Vacancy details for a Head of Statistics, based at Redgrave Court, HSE’s Merseyside HQ in Liverpool.
‘Baby boom’ carpenters - greatest risk of asbestos related cancer
In the largest global study of its kind - funded by Cancer Research UK and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) -
Mesothelioma risks in Britain
Research - lifetime occupational and residential histories from 622 mesothelioma patients (512 men, 110 women) and

