(AGENPARL) – lun 11 aprile 2022 This week’s news and updates about health and safety at work []
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Weekly Digest eBulletin
HSE Weekly Digest eBulletin
Issued: 11 April 2022
This week’s edition contains information on the
Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Amendment) Regulations 2022 that came into force on 6 April.
In addition, there are details of how COVID-19 restrictions have been replaced by public health advice. We also have news of woodworking inspections that are taking place and information about an exciting job opportunity.
This week the Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (PPER 2022) came into force. They amend the 1992 Regulations (PPER 1992).
If PPE is required, employers must ensure their workers have sufficient information, instruction and training on the use of PPE.
– details of the types of PPE available
– the hazards that may require PPE to be used
– advice on the selection, use and maintenance of PPE
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COVID-19 will remain a public health issue and guidance for workplaces is being replaced with public health advice.
You can check the latest position and timescales for the nation you are working in:
HSE no longer requires every business to consider COVID-19 in their risk assessment or to have specific measures in place.
There is a requirement to protect those who come into contact with the virus due to their work activity.
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HSE is currently inspecting woodworking businesses to ensure dutyholders know the established health risks associated with the industry.
This includes inhalation of wood dust that can cause occupational asthma and, in the case of hardwoods, sinonasal cancer. These deaths are preventable if exposure to the risks is effectively controlled.
Inspectors will check that:
– woodwork is planned correctly to minimise risk
– adequate control measures are in place to protect workers’ health
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We currently have a vacancy for a construction engineering specialist inspector.
In this role the successful candidate will work alongside other technical specialists to ensure work activities of those we regulate are being operated within the legislative framework by inspecting, investigating, and assessing companies.
The closing date for applications is 2 May.
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