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Weekly Digest ebulletin
HSE Weekly Digest ebulletin
Issued: 17 May 2023
This week’s edition includes:
– information about a targeted health inspection initiative that has begun across the construction sector
– guidance on planning and managing events safely
– links to new resources that have been launched for workers to test and enhance their knowledge of asbestos
– news of recent enforcement prosecutions and links to upcoming training opportunities
HSE is carrying out a targetedhealth inspection initiative focusing on the respiratory risks to construction workers from exposure to silica and wood dust.
– health issues in relation to dust exposure
– the importance of effective control measures in improving construction workers’ long-term health
Download our dust fact sheets to plan your work, stop dust getting into the air and use the right controls:
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Good planning and organisation are essential to putting on an event that is both safe and enjoyable.
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HSE’s Asbestos and You campaign urges tradespeople working in construction to be aware of disturbing asbestos.
Two new free resources have been launched for workers to test and enhance their knowledge about asbestos and the risks associated with it:
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A company was fined after a worker severed part of her finger when her hand was caught in machinery.
The worker was working at a food-processing machine and noticed a build-up of offcuts around the blades. Believing the machine had stopped, she reached in to unblock the area but her hand was caught by the moving conveyor, partially severing her right index finger.
HSE’s investigation found that the blade and chute area of the machine lacked effective guarding, failing to prevent a person coming into contact with the moving parts.
Other recent prosecution cases include:
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HSE training courses are delivered by experts to help organisations comply with the law and keep workforces healthy and safe.
Upcoming courses and events include:
22 June, HSE Science and Research Centre, Buxton
4 July, London
18-19 July, live online
You can get all the latest news and updates from HSE across a range of industries and topics.
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