Weekly Digest Newsletter: 22 June 2023

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The health and safety law poster – what you need to know

Health and safety law psoter

Only HSE can approve a version of the health and safety law poster.

If you employ anyone, the law says you must:

You must display the poster where your workers can easily read it and you can't print a copy yourself.  

 

The current version of the law poster includes enhanced security features and is more durable. Read our guidance on how to identify a genuine law poster.

 

You can order HSE approved versions of the poster

 

You can buy it from other suppliers we work with, but if you have any doubts and need to check if it's a legitimate version, please email HSEorders@tso.co.uk.


Safety alert issued: risk of crushing from pop-up toilets

HSE has issued a safety alert after an incident where a worker was killed when working underneath a raised, telescopic pop-up toilet.

There is a risk of people being crushed in this way because there is a potential danger from:

  • lowering a raised pop-up toilet during cleaning, maintenance or inspection activity
  • intentional or unintentional access to the chamber underneath this type of toilet

The risks of any work on pop-up toilets must be managed by:

  • designers, manufacturers, suppliers and owners
  • anyone providing information for, or carrying out, cleaning, maintenance or inspection

View the safety alert for full details


Health and safety is vital for all seasonal workers

worker in greenhouse

Workers are as likely to have an accident in the first 6 months at a workplace as during the whole of the rest of their working life.

With many seasonal jobs being filled at this time of year, it is important that employers protect the health and safety of gig economy, agency and temporary workers.

 

Our website has guidance to help users and suppliers of agency and temporary workers understand their health and safety responsibilities.

 

If you are an agency or temporary worker then your health and safety is protected by law and employment businesses (agencies) have a duty to make sure they follow it.


Aircraft seat manufacturer fined £660k after worker fell through roof

The worker had been dismantling and removing a spraying booth when he fell more than 7 feet through its roof.

The worker suffered a fractured skull and multiple broken bones, including to his ribs and collar bone.

 

HSE's investigation found there had been:

  • inadequate planning of the work at height, which meant suitable equipment wasn't used
  • insufficient instruction and training given to those carrying out the work

Read this press release for more details on the incident.

 

HSE's website has advice on preventing falls while working at height.

 

Other recent prosecution cases include:


Upcoming training with HSE this summer

HSE hydrogen scientists, whose knowledge has been captured in a new training course aimed at those working towards net zero

HSE training courses are delivered by experts to help organisations comply with the law and keep workforces healthy and safe.

Find out more about HSE's training and events.

 

Upcoming courses and events include:

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