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| HSEWeekly Digestebulletin Issued: 27 March 2024
This week's edition features: information and resources from HSE's asbestos campaigns, ahead of Global Asbestos Awareness Week news of a campaign to help protect those working in agriculture information about a recent enforcement case resulting in an 800,000 fine for a food manufacturer after 2 separate incidents which resulted in workers being seriously injured links to some of HSE's latest training courses and job opportunities For more health and safety updatesvisit our website |
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| The food manufacturer was fined following an investigation into 2 separate incidents which resulted in workers suffering serious injuries. HSE's investigation found the company: did not adequately guard their machinery did not provide suitable and sufficient checks to ensure their protective measures were working effectively allowed the disabling of guarding systems and access to dangerous parts of machinery Read this press release for full details about the incident. HSE has guidance on working safely with machinery. Other recent enforcement include: Health board fined 220,000 following death of patients Construction firm fined after worker dies from fall Agriculture has the worst rate of deaths and injuries per 100,000 workers of all sectors in Great Britain. At a time of significant pressure on British farmers, and during a particularly busy period for many working in agriculture, our Work Right Agriculture: Your farm. Your future campaign offers advice, videos and downloads to help protect those working in this sector. Being injured by an animal is the most common cause of death in the most recent farming statistics published by HSE. While calving is underway for many livestock farmers, we are highlighting key safety advice to prevent injuries in our working safely with livestock checklist. Read our press release for further information. |
Our training courses are delivered by experts, both virtually and in-person, to help organisations comply with the law and keep workforces healthy and safe. Find out more about HSE's training and events. Upcoming courses include: HSE inspector's guide to electrical safety
8 to 9 May, live online Asbestos management in buildings
14 May, HSE Science and Research Centre, Buxton
NEBOSH HSE certificate in health and safety leadership excellence
21 May, Manchester |
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