(AGENPARL) – mar 21 febbraio 2023 Health and safety law poster warning | consultation opens on proposal to restrict substances in tattoo and PMU inks | latest news []
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Weekly Digest ebulletin
HSE Weekly Digest ebulletin
Issued: 21 February 2023
This week’s edition includes:
– details on ensuring you are buying an approved version of the health and safety law poster
– news of enforcement action, including a six-figure fine for a health board
– links to some useful health and safety publications, which are free to download from our website
– information on upcoming HSE training courses and events
Only HSE can approve a version of the health and safety law poster.
You must display the poster where your workers can easily read it and you can’t print a copy yourself.
We are aware of suppliers selling fake versions online that haven’t been approved.
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NHS Highland has been fined £180,000 after a patient died while being treated at a hospital.
The 78 year-old-man was brought to hospital following a suspected fall at his home and was later admitted to the surgical ward.
While in hospital, the patient suffered from three additional falls which led to bleeding on the brain. He passed away from fatal head trauma two days after his final fall.
HSE’s investigation found that the necessary nursing staff to ensure the 1:1 ratio of care failed to be applied.
Other recent prosecution cases include:
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HSE offers a wide variety of publications containing advice and guidance for employers, workers and the general public.
Here is a selection of some of our most read publications:
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HSE has opened a consultation on the draft socioeconomic opinion about a proposal to restrict substances in tattoo inks and permanent make-up (PMU).
HSE consulted on proposals for a restriction on hazardous substances in tattoo and PMU inks in May 2022. We are now consulting on the draft socioeconomic opinion on this proposed restriction.
This consultation is open for 60 days, closing on 14 April 2023.
Only information submitted on socioeconomic analysis will be taken account of during this second consultation period.
Those people wishing to take part in this public consultation are encouraged to submit information as early as possible.
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HSE delivers a wide range of innovative and relevant training courses and events, both online and in-person.
Our training courses are developed to include practical guidance around regulations. They are delivered by experts to help organisations comply with the law and keep workforces healthy and safe.
(21 – 22 March 2023, QEII Exhibition Centre, London)
(29 – 30 March, live online)
(26 April, HSE Science and Research Centre, Buxton)
You can get all the latest news and updates from HSE across a range of industries and topics.
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