HSE has issued a safety alert advising of a serious technical fault found with MCWPs. The alert requires those involved in MCWP activities to check they comply with regulation 4 of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998. Specifically, this means they should ensure undetected mechanical failure in drive units cannot lead to the uncontrolled fall of the platform. There is also advice on detection and prevention of potential failure where MCWPs rely on two drive units per mast as the means to ensure safety. MCWPs are used widely across construction projects and in other industries. Employers, users and suppliers/installers should take the actions required in this alert. View the safety alert for full details Stay up to date on all HSE's safety alerts and notices by subscribing to our eBulletin.  Thousands of people die from work-related lung diseases every year. Consider the risks of occupational asthma before it's too late. Earlier this week was World Asthma Day, so it is an opportune time to highlight the risks of occupational asthma and the devastating impact work-related lung disease has on workers' lives and their families. The risk of life-threatening occupational lung disease is higher for some types of work, one of which is woodworking. If woodwork is not planned correctly, there are risks to workers' health and safety. Review our refreshed woodworking guidance to ensure you are managing the risks. HSE's website has a range of resources, including case studies and top tips for woodworking: | The company, which specialises in the manufacture of containers and drums for the nuclear, aerospace and medical industries, was fined £500,000. An HSE investigation found the company had failed to carry out a risk assessment and ensure a safe system of work on the equipment the employee was working on during the incident. Read this press release for more details on this incident. Download our guidance publication Safe use of work equipment. Other recent enforcement news includes: HSE offers a range of innovative and relevant training courses and we are also present at a number of industry events. Here's a brief selection of what is coming up:
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