(AGENPARL) – gio 27 aprile 2023 Protect your workers from MSDs | COSHH essentials | Latest enforcement news []
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Weekly Digest ebulletin
HSE Weekly Digest ebulletin
Issued: 27 April 2023
This week’s edition includes:
– advice and information on protecting workers from musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)
– guidance and resources for controlling hazardous substances
– details of the latest episode of the HSE podcast, which discusses disability in the workplace
– news of recent enforcement prosecutions
– links to our latest job vacancies
Employers must protect workers from the risks of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) being caused or made worse by work.
MSDs include injuries and conditions that can affect the back, joints and limbs. Figures show that in 2021/22, 477,000 workers in Great Britain suffered from a work-related MSD.
HSE also offers training courses designed to equip employers and worker representatives with the knowledge to help recognise, assess and reduce MSD risks in their organisations.
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A civil engineering contractor has been fined £800,000 for safety breaches, following an incident where a 10-year-old boy died after falling down a manhole on a building site.
The boy was playing with his friends and was able to access the construction site. Whilst on site he was able to enter a manhole, in which he fell and died from his injuries.
HSE’s and Police Scotland’s investigation found that insufficient measures had been taken to prevent children gaining access to the construction site.
Other recent prosecution cases include:
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A variety of harmful substances are found in our working environments – knowing how to control these safely is key to safety and protection from harm.
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The latest episode of the HSE podcast looks at how businesses can create an inclusive approach to workplace health.
In the latest episode of the HSE podcast, the simple principles and practical examples are discussed by Moya Woolley (Occupational Health Policy Team Leader at HSE) and Rebecca Hyrslova (Policy Advisor at Federation of Small Businesses).
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