(AGENPARL) – gio 10 agosto 2023 Guidance for working at height | Company owner jailed | Latest news and jobs
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*HSE Weekly Digest ebulletin*
*Issued: 10 August 2023
This week’s edition includes: 
* guidance on working safely at height
* information on a free webinar focusing on stress at work in the health and social sector
* details of an enforcement prosecution, which saw a company owner jailed for health and safety failings
* links to some upcoming training opportunities with HSE
* news of our latest job vacancies
For more health and safety updates visit our website [ https://www.hse.gov.uk/?utm_source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=home&utm_term=intro-link&utm_content=digest-10-aug-23 ]
Ensure you are working safely at height [ https://www.hse.gov.uk/work-at-height/index.htm?utm_source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=guidance-push&utm_term=wah-headline&utm_content=digest-10-aug-23 ]
Construction workers on roof, at height [ https://www.hse.gov.uk/work-at-height/index.htm?utm_source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=guidance-push&utm_term=wah-image&utm_content=digest-10-aug-23 ]
Falls when working at height remain the most common kind of workplace fatality.
HSE’s annual fatality statistics [ https://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/fatals.htm?utm_source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=guidance-push&utm_term=wah-1&utm_content=digest-10-aug-23 ] reported that there were 40 fatal injuries caused by falling from height in 2022/23.
Make sure you take the necessary precautions and visit our working at height website [ https://www.hse.gov.uk/work-at-height/index.htm?utm_source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=guidance-push&utm_term=wah-2&utm_content=digest-10-aug-23 ] for guidance on how you can protect workers.
The site also has a range of useful information and sources of advice for employers. They include
key messages [ https://www.hse.gov.uk/work-at-height/key-messages.htm?utm_source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=guidance-push&utm_term=wah-3&utm_content=digest-10-aug-23 ] to follow before working from height and some common work at height myths [ https://www.hse.gov.uk/work-at-height/myths.htm?utm_source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=guidance-push&utm_term=wah-4&utm_content=digest-10-aug-23 ].
You can find guidance on the safe use of ladders and stepladders [ https://www.hse.gov.uk/work-at-height/ladders/index.htm?utm_source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=guidance-push&utm_term=wah-5&utm_content=digest-10-aug-23 ], which includes advice on when and how you should use a ladder at work.
There are also useful resources [ https://www.hse.gov.uk/work-at-height/resources.htm?utm_source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=guidance-push&utm_term=wah-6&utm_content=digest-10-aug-23 ] available, including our relevant publications which are free to download.
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Sole trader jailed after man is crushed [ https://press.hse.gov.uk/2023/08/04/sole-trader-jailed-after-man-crushed-under-van-at-bootle-garage/?utm_source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=press-channels-push&utm_term=bootle-jail-headline&utm_content=digest-10-aug-23 ]
The owner of a motor repair company has been jailed for 10 months after a man was crushed and later died.
Kenny McCord was assisting in the removal of the flat rear bed of a tipper van – to salvage spare parts – when the hydraulic system of the tipper bed was released without the support arm being in place. The flatbed then fell and crushed him while he was working underneath it. Mr McCord underwent surgery but later died from his injuries.
HSE’s investigation found that:
* the sole trader had no risk assessments, safe systems of work or lifting plan
* the company did not provide staff with adequate training or make them aware of the dangers associated with removing the flatbed from a vehicle
* if the support arm (which props the tipper bed while in the raised position) had been in place at the time, this incident would have been avoided
Read this press release [ https://press.hse.gov.uk/2023/08/04/sole-trader-jailed-after-man-crushed-under-van-at-bootle-garage/?utm_source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=press-channels-push&utm_term=bootle-jail-pr&utm_content=digest-10-aug-23 ] for more details on the incident.
Other recent prosecution cases include:
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Company fined after worker left paralysed [ https://press.hse.gov.uk/2023/08/01/company-fined-after-worker-left-paralysed/?utm_source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=press-channels-push&utm_term=paralysed-pr&utm_content=digest-10-aug-23 ]
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Boarding school fined £50,000 after pupils overexposed to radon radioactive gas [ https://press.hse.gov.uk/2023/07/20/boarding-school-fined-50000-after-pupils-overexposed-to-radon-radioactive-gas/?utm_source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=press-channels-push&utm_term=boarding-school-pr&utm_content=digest-10-aug-23 ]
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Free webinar for the health and social care sector on work-related stress [ https://williamslea.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xrldMJfCRGi2ZOirU36bIg?utm_source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hse-solutions&utm_term=webinar-headline&utm_content=digest-10-aug-23#/registration ]
Wednesday 30 August, 2.00pm – 3.00pm
HSE is hosting a free webinar aimed at the health and social care sector, on managing and controlling work-related stress using the HSE Stress Indicator Tool [ https://books.hse.gov.uk/Stress-Indicator-Tool?utm_source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hse-solutions&utm_term=webinar-1&utm_content=digest-10-aug-23 ] (SIT).
The SIT helps organisations to develop an effective and robust approach to preventing, managing and controlling work-related stress.
In this webinar you will hear from experts about the HSE stress Management Standards, as well as the indicator tool, and see the latest benchmarking data for the health and social care industry. There will also be a live Q&A at the end where you can ask our panel of experts any questions you may have.
Register for the free webinar [ https://williamslea.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xrldMJfCRGi2ZOirU36bIg?utm_source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hse-solutions&utm_term=webinar-2&utm_content=digest-10-aug-23#/registration ]
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Latest jobs with HSE [ https://careers.hse.gov.uk/latest-vacancies?utm_source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hse-jobs&utm_term=jobs-headline&utm_content=digest-10-aug-23 ]
Come and work for HSE and help to protect lives and livelihoods. 
We currently have a range of vacancies [ https://careers.hse.gov.uk/latest-vacancies?utm_source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hse-jobs&utm_term=jobs-1&utm_content=digest-10-aug-23 ]. For details of selected posts, follow the links below:
closes 25 August
closes 28 August; 4 roles available
closes 1 September 
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Health and safety training with HSE Solutions [ https://www.hse.gov.uk/events/index.htm?utm_source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hse-solutions&utm_term=training-headline&utm_content=digest-10-aug-23 ]
training in classroom [ https://www.hse.gov.uk/events/index.htm?utm_source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hse-solutions&utm_term=training-image&utm_content=digest-10-aug-23 ]
HSE training courses are delivered by experts to help organisations comply with the law and keep workforces healthy and safe.
Find out more about HSE’s training and events [ https://www.hse.gov.uk/events/index.htm?utm_source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hse-solutions&utm_term=training-1&utm_content=digest-10-aug-23 ].
Upcoming courses and events include:
* HSE inspectors’ guide to risk assessment [ https://www.hsl.gov.uk/health-and-safety-training-courses/hse-inspector ]
20 September, HSE Science and Research Centre, Buxton
* Creating a safety culture of excellence [ https://www.hsl.gov.uk/health-and-safety-training-courses/creating-a-safety-culture-of-excellence?cg=29119&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hse-solutions&utm_term=training-3&utm_content=digest-10-aug-23 ]
Multiple dates and venues available
* NEBOSH HSE introduction to incident investigation [ https://www.hsl.gov.uk/health-and-safety-training-courses/nebosh-hse-introduction-to-incident-investigation?cg=22872&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hse-solutions&utm_term=training-4&utm_content=digest-10-aug-23 ]
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