Weekly Digest: Company fined after teenage apprentice overcome by fumes

HSE's Weekly Digest e-bulletin: 11 July 2019

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've got guidance on preventing hand arm vibration syndrome, the latest annual workplace fatality statistics and information on work-related lung disease.   There are also details on training courses taking place this summer. For daily updates visit HSE's website. This week's health and safety headlines Here is a selection of the latest health and safety news. Just follow the headline for more details... Contractor fined after employees exposed to respirable crystalline silica Construction company fined after worker suffers carbon monoxide poisoning Company fined after teenage apprentice overcome by fumes View our full list of news stories Annual figures on work-related fatalities Between April 2018 and March 2019, 147 people were killed in Great Britain while doing their job.   Falls from height were the main kind of fatal accident, with 40 deaths last year. Visit our work at height guidance on assessing risk and protecting your employees.    Another cause of fatal injury for workers was being struck by a moving vehicle. Help prevent accidents wherever you work by downloading our free leaflet Workplace transport safety: a brief guide.   Find out more about fatal injuries in 2018/19 on our website. Preventing hand arm vibration syndrome Hand arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) is preventable, but once the damage is done it's permanent...   Hand arm vibration can be a significant health risk wherever powered hand tools are used for significant lengths of time.   Take a look at our good practice controls, which can help eliminate or reduce vibration risk in your industry.   Our hand arm vibration publications include the recently published and free to download Hand arm vibration in amenity horticulture and how to control the risk.  Spotlight on work-related lung disease 12,000 lung disease deaths a year are estimated to be linked to past exposures at work.   Breathing in dust, gases, vapours and fumes at work can cause life-changing lung disease or make existing conditions worse. Find out what you can do to tackle the risks.   Some industries are more high-risk than others. Protect your workers with our industry-specific guidance.   Applications are now open for the BOHS Awards 2020, which focus on recognising and rewarding good practice in the field of worker health protection. Nominate yourself or someone else by 31 August. Summer training courses Just follow the links below for further details on the listed events and courses, or to book.   NEBOSH HSE Introduction to Incident Investigation 7 August, Buxton   This one-day qualification shows how non-complex incidents can be investigated effectively. By learning lessons and making improvements, organisations can avoid similar incidents occurring in the future.   CDM 2015 - An Introduction to the Role of Principal Designer 13 August, London   This event provides an introduction to this new role and is intended to increase awareness and understanding of how construction risks can be mitigated through design and exchange of information.     View HSE's full upcoming schedule 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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