WEEKLY DIGEST: Agency worker suffers life-changing injuries in fall from height

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Having trouble viewing this email? View the content as a web page. Weekly Digest eBulletin Welcome to the HSE Weekly Digest eBulletin This week we have details of advice and guidance around asbestos, as well as marking National Apprenticeship Week with a look at health and safety for young workers.    In addition, there are the latest health and safety headlines and links to some of our latest job vacancies and training sessions. Visit HSE's website for daily updates. Health and safety headlines Here is a selection of the latest health and safety news. Just follow the headline for more details... Company fined after worker suffers multiple injuries in fall from height A construction company has been fined for safety breaches after a worker fell 2.7 metres through an open stairwell.   Distribution company fined after worker seriously injured on first day of work A distribution company has been sentenced after an agency worker sustained serious, life-changing injuries.   Car manufacturer prosecuted for serious safety breaches A car manufacturer has been fined £200,000 after serious safety breaches relating to faulty vehicle lifts.   View our full list of news stories National Apprentice Week brings young workers' welfare to the fore As young people are more likely to be new to the workplace and could be facing unfamiliar risks. This National Apprenticeship Week (4-8 March) highlights the importance of making sure your young workers are receiving the training and supervision they need.   We've got a wide range of guidance on our website, including a specific page on health and safety for apprentices, some myths about young workers we can dispel and a series of resources and useful links.   Visit our young people at work website, which contains all the above and much more.  Latest vacancies with HSE We've a number of exciting current opportunities to join HSE and help protect Britain's workers. Just follow the links below for more information on each role, or to apply: Chief Executive (closing date 18 March) Naval Architect and Marine Specialist (closing date 31 March) Human Factors Specialist (closing date 31 March) View more vacancies here Asbestos essentials and guidance Asbestos can be found in any building built before the year 2000 and causes around 5,000 deaths every year. Whether you are a tradesperson, building owner, licensed contractor, or a member of the public, our website offers advice and guidance on what you need to know.    Our Asbestos essentials publication covers the action needed to reduce exposure to an adequate level.   Failure to comply can result in prosecution, as shown by a furniture company being sentenced for failing to prevent exposure to asbestos at its factory. Upcoming HSE events and training courses HSE has a wide range of events, training courses and workshops coming up... Just follow the links below for more information on each role, or to apply: Health Leadership in the Chemical Industry Conference (4 April, Leeds) Workshop for those Leading the Organisation's Approach to Stress Management (10-11 April, Buxton) Site and Transport Safety (24 April, Buxton) View our full schedule of upcoming events You can get all the latest news and updates from HSE across a range of industries and topics. Subscribe to our eBulletins here Subscriber services: Manage Preferences | Unsubscribe | Disclaimer Email was sent to gunjam11.brt77@blogger.com www.hse.gov.uk

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