Common health and safety issues are the cause of fatalities and injuries in the workplace. In 2016/2017 137 workers were killed at work and 92 members of the public were killed due to work related activities. Industry fatal injuries to workers occurred in Construction (30), Agriculture (27), Manufacturing (19), Transport and storage (14), Waste (14) […]
Health and safety is for everyone, regardless of whether you’re able bodied or have a disability. However health and safety shouldn’t be used as an excuse for excluding disabled people from employment. Find out more below. Employers Under health and safety law, the primary responsibility for ensuring health and safety good practice is in place […]
During the months of January to May 2017 there have been eighteen Health and Safety Executive regional press releases in the south east of England. Below are a few examples: Construction Company fined after contractor receives life changing injuries http://press.hse.gov.uk/2016/construction-firm-in-court-after-worker-fractures-spine-in-roof-fall/ A Lincolnshire based construction company, specialising in fitting mezzanine floors was prosecuted after a contractor fell onto […]
Health and safety training is very often seen a nuisance and a time consuming, distraction and disruption by many businesses. As a consequence it’s often pushed to one side and ignored or excuses are made as to why it should be left for another time. It’s easy to understand why some businesses feel this way […]
Many businesses ask “Why is health and safety training important?” Each year a significant numbers of workers are injured or made ill by their work. This imposes a ‘human cost’ (in terms of the impact on the individual’s quality of life and for fatal injuries, loss of life), as well as ‘financial’ costs, such as […]
In a previous article “Falls From Height – HSE Statistics Published” we talked about the fact that despite the HSE’s annual stats showing that there has been a downward trend in the number of falls from height, falls from height still remain the single biggest cause of fatal injuries in the workplace. In addition to […]
The HSE recently published the health and safety stats for non-fatal injuries incidents reported by employers under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) and from self-reports obtained through the annual Labour Force Survey (LFS). Looking back, in 2013/14 falls from height accounted for nearly three in ten (29%) fatal injuries to […]
It’s hard to believe that 2016 is coming to a close and 2017 is just around the corner. You may find yourself thinking the last year has flown by but why not get a head start on 2017 by making health and safety your new year resolution? Health and Safety Policy By law (Health and […]
In a previous article we talked about the Health and Safety Executive’s plans to Help Great Britain Work Well. In this article we cover the Health and Safety Executive’s Business Plans for 2016/17. This plan outlines what the HSE, in their role as the national regulator and catalyst in the system, will deliver in 2016/17. […]
Since our last press release overview of HSE cases there have been a further 20 cases over the months between June and October. Below are a few examples from September and October: Construction firm in court after worker fractures spine in roof fall http://press.hse.gov.uk/2016/construction-firm-in-court-after-worker-fractures-spine-in-roof-fall/ Construction firm Montway Ltd has been fined £144,000 after a worker […]
If you’ve ever experienced back pain you’ll know how debilitating it can be. Unfortunately back pain in the workplace is common especially if your work involves heavy lifting, repetitive movements or sitting at a desk for long periods. May occupations such as construction work; nursing and factory work can place significant demands on your back. […]
The health and safety record of Great Britain is excellent and the envy of the rest of the world. This has been achieved through the use of health and safety practices within workplaces which record and manage risk by identifying, evaluating and putting in place appropriate precautions in the workplace, thereby protecting your business and […]
