(AGENPARL) – lun 24 luglio 2023 Work-related fatality figures released | Managing drug and alcohol misuse | Latest news and jobs []
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Weekly Digest ebulletin
HSE Weekly Digest ebulletin
Issued: 24 July 2023
This week’s edition includes:
– information on the work-related fatality figures for 2022/23
– guidance on managing alcohol and drug misuse in the workplace
– details on how to virtually join HSE’s Annual General Meeting
– links to recent HSE enforcement prosecutions and some of our latest job vacancies
In the last year, 135 workers were killed in work-related incidents in Great Britain.
HSE’s annual data release covers the period from April 2022 to March 2023.
The total of 135 worker deaths in 2022/23 is higher than the previous year (123) but is in line with pre-pandemic levels.
The most common causes of fatal injuries are falls from height (40), being struck by a moving object (29), and being struck by a moving vehicle (20).
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A workwear company was fined after a female worker had skin ripped off the palm of her left hand.
The worker was trying to manually clean a sensor to initiate movement of a conveyor belt but, as she did so, her left hand was drawn into a gap where two conveyor belts met.
HSE’s investigation found that the company:
– had inadequately guarded machinery
– had inadequate health and safety management systems in place
Other recent prosecution cases include:
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Stress, anxiety and depression are the number one reasons for work-related illness in Great Britain and is on the rise.
To assist the campaign, we’d be grateful if you’d take a few minutes to complete a short survey about stress, depression, and anxiety at work. All answers submitted are anonymous.
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Do you know how to manage drug and alcohol misuse at work?
As an employer, you have a legal duty to protect employees’ health, safety and welfare. Understanding the signs of drug and alcohol misuse (or abuse) will help you manage health and safety risk in your workplace.
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HSE is holding its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 25 July 2023, 2.00 – 4.00pm
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