Weekly Digest: HSE releases annual workplace fatality figures

HSE's Weekly Digest e-bulletin: 3 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 advice on avoiding slips and trips, information on employers' responsibilities with regards to eyesight testing, and news of HSE appointing a new Chief Executive.   There's also details on our latest job vacancies. 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... HSE releases annual workplace fatality figures Company director and two construction companies prosecuted after scaffold tower fall Wood product manufacturer fined after worker suffers life changing injuries to face HSE appoints new Chief Executive View our full list of news stories Preventing slips and trips Slips and trips are the most common cause of injury at work, but the solutions are often simple and cost-effective...   Slips and trips cause over a third of all major injuries and can also lead to other types of accidents, such as falls from height or into machinery.   Take a look at our information on slips and trips, which offers employers and workers advice and guidance on how to prevent such accidents.   Our slips, trips and falls publications include Preventing slips and trips at work: A brief guide.  Latest job vacancies Here are the current job vacancies at HSE, offering a chance to join our workforce and help keep Britain's workers safe and healthy.   To view further details and apply, just select the relevant job title: Explosive Atmospheres Scientist (closing date 21 July) Economist (closing date 21 July) Fire and Thermofluids Scientist (closing date 21 July) View all current vacancies DSE and your workers' eyesight Display Screen Equipment (DSE) work is visually demanding and can make someone aware of eyesight problems they haven't noticed before.   Employers must arrange an eye test for display screen equipment (DSE) users if they ask for one, and provide glasses if an employee needs them only for DSE use.   Find out more about this on our website.   On 17 September we are running our DSE Risk Management Course, which will focus on updating your knowledge of current DSE risk assessment and management. You can book your place(s) here.  Views on COMAH regulations wanted HSE is seeking the views of COMAH-site operators and others involved in COMAH, including emergency planners and responders, to see if the regulations have met their objectives. An online survey seeking your views will be available from 1 July to 31 July 2019. You can complete the survey here.   We are running a course COMAH Onshore Major Hazards: Predictive Aspects of COMAH on 9 and 10 July 2019. Places are available and you can book here. 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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