The crushing of a vehicle spray painter has led to a HSE prosecution that concluded today.
Category: Workers
HSE fines laundry company after man is crushed by machine
Friday, September 25, 2009
HSE is urging laundry companies to ensure that they have safe systems of operation in place and carry out risk
Protecting public sector lone workers
Friday, September 25, 2009
Capita’s conference will look at the safety of all public-sector staff working on their own or without direct supervision, away from base and on the frontline.
HSE prosecutes water filtration company after worker is severely injured
Friday, September 25, 2009
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is urging companies to ensure that their equipment is fit for purpose
National Stress Awareness Day
Thursday, September 24, 2009
National Stress Awareness Day, 4 November 2009
Working alone
Friday, September 18, 2009
Updated free leaflet provides advice and guidance on how to keep lone workers healthy and safe, aimed at anyone who
HSE at TUC Conference - getting more workers involved
Friday, September 11, 2009
HSE is using its presence at this month’s TUC Conference in Liverpool (14-17 September) to promote plans to get more
Asthma - Bakers time to clear the air!
Friday, August 21, 2009
Breathing in certain dusts, gases, fumes and vapours within the workplace can cause asthma.
Tea shack news
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
The August edition of the newsletter for offshore workers is now available. In this issue; What is HSE’s role in helicopter safety?,
Workers Memorial Day - DWP consultation
Friday, August 7, 2009
The Government today launched a consultation into officially recognising Workers Memorial Day to remember those who lose their lives at work.
Engineering firm fined after worker’s finger severed
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
HSE has highlighted the importance of managing health and safety risks effectively after a worker suffered a serious injury to his hand at a North East engineering firm.
Dealing with my stress - video case studies
Friday, July 17, 2009
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
Employers’ Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Revised edition of the DWP/HSE leaflet ‘Employers’ Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969:
Dispelling the myths around the employment of disabled people
Thursday, July 2, 2009
The Bradford Area Occupational Health and Safety Forum will be holding a free seminar to discuss issues around employing people with disabilities
Worker involvement - Prepare, Consult, Plan and improve
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
The best way to protect your employees and visitors from harm or illness is to involve your workers.
New temperature website
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
The new temperature website contains information about how the temperature of the environment you work in
MSD website - Rebranded
Friday, June 26, 2009
The Musculoskeletal disorders website has been relaunched and rebranded, new design, better navigation,
Food packaging manufacturer fined after worker’s finger amputated
Thursday, June 25, 2009
HSE is warning employers not to neglect their duties after a worker suffered a serious injury to his hand at a Gateshead plastics firm.
Avoidable workplace accidents claim nine lives in North East
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Britain’s workplace safety regulator today warned businesses in the North East of the continued need to put safety first
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