HSE’s construction industry statistics show that falls from height were the cause of over half (53%) of the construction worker fatalities in 2024 to 2025.
The No Falls Foundation is running its annual No Falls Week, promoting safe working at height. For more information and resources visit https://nofallsfoundation.org/ or https://nofallsweek.org/about-no-falls-week/
The best way to prevent falls from height is to follow the hierarchy when planning works from height.
Fee for Intervention (FFI) applies when an HSE inspector believes there has been a serious (material) breach of health and safety law. It allows the HSE to recover the cost of the time spent identifying what’s gone wrong and supporting the business to put it right.
The HSE FFI rate has recently increased from £174.00 to £188.00 per hour.
If an HSE Inspector Turns Up – What to Do
UKHSA has issued an updated warning regarding an ongoing outbreak of Burkholderia Stabilis infections linked to the use of non sterile alcohol free cleansing wipes in first aid kits. There have been 59 confirmed cases identified in the UK, including serious infections and one death attributed to this outbreak.
Burkholderia Stabilis is a bacterium that can cause infection, particularly in vulnerable individuals. It does not spread person to person, but infection can occur through contaminated products used on the skin or medical devices.
Manual Handling Definition of Manual handling – ‘The transportation or supporting of a load (including lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying or moving) by hand or by bodily force’ (The term ‘load’ includes objects, people & animals). Positive aspects of having a manual job ‘Sitting for long periods is thought to slow the metabolism, which […]
No Falls Week 12th to 16th May HSE’s construction industry statistics show that falls from height were the cause of over half (52%) of the construction worker fatalities in 2023 to 2024. The No Falls Foundation is launching its annual No Falls Week, a campaign dedicated to promoting safe working at height. For more information […]
World Asthma Day & Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) The 6th May 2025 is World Asthma Day. Heavy and prolonged exposure to RCS can cause asthma, lung cancer, silicosis & chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other serious respiratory diseases. HSE has refreshed its guidance publication ‘Health surveillance for those exposed to respirable crystalline silica’. Available on […]
Health and Safety Bulletin (March/2025) Global Asbestos Awareness Week: 1 to 7 April 2025 HSE are running a Global Asbestos Awareness Week campaign, to support the HSE we would like to share the resources of their asbestos campaigns to highlight the risks and keep people safe. Despite being banned in the UK 25 years ago, […]
HSE Statistics 2024 The latest statistics on work-related health and safety in Great Britain have been published, including the following key annual figures (2023/24): 1.7 million working people suffering from a work-related illness, of which 776,000 workers suffering work-related stress, depression or anxiety 543,000 workers suffering from a work-related musculoskeletal disorder 2,257 mesothelioma deaths due […]
What is violence and aggression in the workplace? Workplace violence and aggression is when a person is abused, threatened or assaulted at the workplace or while they are working. It can cause both physical and psychological harm, making it a risk to health and safety. Impact of violence Work-related violence can have an impact on […]
There are many common myths about portable appliance testing (PAT) – find out the key facts about the inspection and testing of portable electrical equipment here. What is portable appliance testing? Portable appliance testing (PAT) is the term used to describe the examination of electrical appliances and equipment to ensure they are safe to use. […]
