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HSE's Weekly Digest e-bulletin: 7 October 2021

Having trouble viewing this email? View the content as a web page. Weekly Digest eBulletin HSE Weekly Digest eBulletin Issued: 7 October 2021 This week's edition contains information on updated guidance HSE has published about managing the risks to volunteers.   In addition, we feature advice on controlling the risk from welding fumes, and have links to some of our most popular downloadable publications. There is also news of recent enforcement prosecutions, and we highlight the latest job vacancies here at HSE.   For all the latest health and safety updates visit our website. Volunteering: updated guidance on how to manage the risks HSE has updated its guidance pages on how to manage the risks to volunteers. The new guidance explains how health and safety law applies to volunteering and provides advice on carrying out risk assessments.   You can find illustrative examples of ways to manage the risks from specific activities.   There is also new guidance on when to report incidents involving volunteers.   The pages provide some specific advice for volunteers who manage non-domestic premises such as village and community halls, as well as guidance on charity retail and fundraising.   For further information visit the website.  Company fined after worker paralysed by fall at football stadium A company has been fined due to a worker being paralysed after falling 11 metres down a stairwell at Watford football stadium. The concrete floor he was working on collapsed. HSE's investigation found found that the company's temporary works management system was lacking and they were fined £40,000.   Read this press release for more details.   Other recent enforcement news includes: School trust fined after failing to control the disease risk from animals Sports nutrition supplier in court after worker loses fingers Self-builder receives suspended prison sentence after worker suffers fatal injuries Control the risk from fumes and protect your workers' health Inhalation of fume from welding can cause cancer, and inhalation of mist from metalworking fluids can result in occupational asthma. Thousands of people die from work-related lung diseases every year.   All workers should understand the risks and businesses must take the necessary precautions when their workers weld or use metalworking fluids.   For further information, view our guidance on: welding fumes metalworking fluids We recently prosecuted an engineering company after a worker was diagnosed with occupational asthma. Build a career with HSE and help protect lives and livelihoods As the national occupational health and safety regulator, we offer a range of rewarding career opportunities.  We currently have the following opportunities to join HSE; view our latest vacancies below. Administrative Support closes 24 October Procurements and Contracts Manager closes 25 October Fire Statement Assessor closes 27 October Get advice and guidance with HSE publications HSE offers a wide variety of publications containing advice and guidance for workers, employers and the general public. Like all HSE publications, our health and safety guidance leaflets are free to download on HSE's website.   You can also buy hard-copy versions of many of these titles, such as legal guides, through the HSE Books website.   Here are a selection of some of our most popular publications:  First aid at work (L74) Working with display screen equipment (INDG36) Safe use of lifting equipment (L113) 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

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