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.
Category: Workers
HSE prosecutes water filtration company after worker is severely injured
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is urging companies to ensure that their equipment is fit for purpose
National Stress Awareness Day
National Stress Awareness Day, 4 November 2009
Working alone
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
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!
Breathing in certain dusts, gases, fumes and vapours within the workplace can cause asthma.
Tea shack news
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
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
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
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
Revised edition of the DWP/HSE leaflet ‘Employers’ Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969:
Dispelling the myths around the employment of disabled people
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
The best way to protect your employees and visitors from harm or illness is to involve your workers.
New temperature website
The new temperature website contains information about how the temperature of the environment you work in
MSD website - Rebranded
The Musculoskeletal disorders website has been relaunched and rebranded, new design, better navigation,
Food packaging manufacturer fined after worker’s finger amputated
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
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.
Company fined after worker dies on Barking building site
HSE is urging employers to ensure proper safety procedures are in place to make certain staff are kept safe when working on construction sites.

