| New online learning content has been launched as part of HSEâs Working Minds campaign, to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week (12 to 18 May). The new module aims to build on existing knowledge with practical advice on: - what to include in a risk assessmentÂ
- identifying and addressing the root cause of issuesÂ
- shifting focus from individual to organisational solutions
You may also be interested to: Â The farmer has been fined after the worker he employed was killed in the incident. The 22-year-old worker was spraying weed killer along fence lines, using the all-terrain vehicle (ATV), when the overloaded quad bike overturned and she died from the fatal spine injuries sustained. HSE's investigation found that the farmer had failed to: - provide suitable equipment
- ensure pre-use checks were conducted
- implement a system to fill the spray tank
- formally train his workers and properly assess the risk
Read more about the incident in our press release: farmer fined following death of worker.
Our website has guidance on the safe use of ATVs in agriculture and forestry. Visit our news centre for more on recent enforcement cases, which include: Falls from height continue to be the most common cause of fatal accidents to workers in Great Britain. HSEâs annual statistics show that 50 workers were killed in falls from height in 2023 to 2024. This week, 12 to 16 May, the No Falls Foundation charity is launching its annual No Falls Week, a campaign dedicated to promoting safe working at height. Visit the No Falls Week website to:
Falls from height: enforcement prosecutions View details of 2 recent HSE prosecutions following fatal falls from height on our website: Visit our website for more guidance and information on working at height. It is 'Learning at Work Week' and HSE's training courses and programmes have helped thousands of professionals to enhance their skills. Our training programmes are hosted both online and in-person, and are designed to: - build essential competencies
- ensure regulatory compliance
- give you insights directly from industry experts
- translate complex requirements into practical approaches
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