Weekly Digest: Company is fined after a six-year-old child is killed by falling gate

HSE's Weekly Digest e-bulletin: 31 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 the latest health and safety headlines, as well as links to some of our most popular pieces of guidance.   There are also links to advice on working safely with display screen equipment, and advice on how to prevent hand-arm vibration.    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... Company is fined after a six-year-old child is killed by falling gate Concrete production firm pleads guilty after sub-contractor loses four fingers One million pound fine for company after two employees suffer burns Two construction firms are fined after a director is blown off roof View our full list of news stories Make sure you are working safely with display screen equipment All employers must protect workers from the health risks of working with display screen equipment (DSE). This includes PCs, laptops, tablets and smartphones. Our website has plenty of information and available resources on what employers must do, including a DSE workstation assessment.   You can download our free DSE workstation checklist to assist with this.    We are hosting a DSE Risk Management course on 17 September, which will cover the key elements of office DSE risk assessment and management.  Health and safety guidance is just a click away Here is a selection of popular health and safety guidance publications that you can download for free... Managing for health and safety Workplace health, safety and welfare Safe use of lifting equipment Workplace exposure limits View more publications on our website Manage the risks and prevent hand-arm vibration Hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) can be caused by using hand-held power tools for prolonged periods of time. It is a painful, disabling disease of the hands affecting blood vessels, nerves and joints.   Take a look at our our website to find out what you need to do to prevent HAVS. It includes key messages and resources including the hand-arm vibration calculator.    Our publication Hand-arm vibration in amenity horticulture and how to control the risk explains how to protect workers in that sector from the risks of HAVS. HSE training this autumn Just follow the links below for further details on the listed courses, or to book. Developing Effective Procedures (3 September, Buxton) NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management (7-11 October, Buxton) HSE Inspectors' Guide to Risk Assessment (8 October, Birmingham) HSE has a wide range of training courses available, view our full 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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