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. […]
The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 has been updated to include: 1. Mental health The updated guidance puts emphasis on you to take account of your employee’s mental health in the first aid needs assessment. Under certain circumstances it may be helpful to have people trained to identify mental ill health symptoms who can […]
Metalworking inspections by the HSE start in October From October until March 2024, HSE will be inspecting manufacturing businesses that use metalworking fluids or coolants in their machining processes. Inspectors will be focused on how employers are ensuring workers are protected from exposure to fluid or mist generated by computer numerical control (CNC) machines and […]
Are you living or working in a building constructed with Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC)? It’s crucial to address some safety concerns! RAAC is a popular building material known for its lightweight and energy-efficient properties. However, like any construction material, it comes with its own set of considerations. Here’s what you need to know: Structural Integrity: […]
HSE are carrying out site inspection across Great Britain focusing on moving and handling materials. Construction sites are being targeted as part of a health inspection initiative supported by the ‘Work Right Construction: Your health. Your future’ campaign. The campaign is raising awareness of health issues in relation to moving and handling materials to improve the […]