 HSE inspectors are visiting businesses across Great Britain in woodworking industries, focusing on the dangers of respiratory risks from wood dust. The inspections are to ensure dutyholders know the established health risks associated with woodworking and have effective controls in place to keep workers safe and protect their respiratory health. In 2022/23, HSE found 78% of businesses were not compliant in protecting workers from respiratory sensitisers. This resulted in 402 enforcement actions being taken. To ensure your woodworking business is managing the risks and is prepared for an inspection, we have free resources and guidance to prevent exposure to dust and protect your workers' respiratory health: You can get further information about the campaign through our press release. | The worker was fatally kicked during the restraint of a prisoner in custody. HSE's investigation found a series of health and safety failings, including that the company had failed to: - properly analyse risk intelligence on prisoners
- communicate risks and safety precautions to staff
Read this press release for more details on the incident. HSE has detailed guidance and advice about violence and aggression at work. Other recent prosecution cases include: HSE has issued a safety notice after becoming aware of a number of fires on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) powered forklift trucks and other similar vehicles that have occurred during start-up. The build-up of deposits in fuel systems, particularly, the vaporiser units of LPG-powered vehicles, has led to a number of fires. Operators should: - review their safe system of work in relation to the use of all LPG-powered lift trucks and similar vehicles
- provide those operating vehicles with information, instruction and training about the hazards raised in the alert
- park LPG vehicles in well-ventilated areas free from flammable material, particularly when parking overnight or for longer periods
View the safety notice for full details Join us on 15 June (3.00 - 4.00pm) for a free webinar on managing and controlling work-related stress with the HSE Stress Indicator Tool. HSE's Stress Indicator Tool helps organisations develop an effective and robust approach to preventing, managing and controlling work-related stress.
Recently, an additional set of questions has been developed to gather data on stress, anxiety and depression of those who work partly or fully from home.
The 'Home and Hybrid Working Tool' is an optional add-on module to the core Stress Indicator Tool question set. It explores specific stressors that could be linked to modern working practices and helps employers understand how these might be related to mental health outcomes. Register for the free webinar  Come and work for HSE and help to protect lives and livelihoods. We currently have a range of vacancies. For details of selected posts, follow the links below: | | 
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