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 assessment identifying and addressing the root cause of issues shifting focus from individual to organisational solutions
To access the latest step-by-step advice, practical tools and downloadable templates, register for our online learning.
You may also be interested to: Â read our press release about free online learning to help tackle work-related stress visit our stress and mental health at work webpages for further guidance and resources subscribe to the Working Minds ebulletin for first access to the latest campaign news and assets 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: car dealership fined £200,000 after workers exposed to risks from vibrating tools
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: sign up and get access to the No Falls Week resources hub, where you can download materials to support the campaign find out more by reading this press release: Work at height charity shines spotlight on height safety during No Falls Week 2025
Falls from height: enforcement prosecutions View details of 2 recent HSE prosecutions following fatal falls from height on our website: Bradford builder sentenced after fatal fall of asylum seeker fines for company and operations manager after death from 20-foot fall
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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