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Weekly Digest eBulletin
HSE Weekly Digest eBulletin
Issued: 5 May 2022
This week’s edition contains news of a safety alert advising of a serious technical fault found with mast climbing work platforms.
In addition, we highlight the risks of occupational asthma and lung disease, and have guidance on managing health and safety risks to volunteers. We also have news of recent enforcement prosecutions and information on some upcoming training and events.
HSE has issued a safety alert advising of a serious technical fault found with MCWPs.
The alert requires those involved in MCWP activities to check they comply with regulation 4 of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998. Specifically, this means they should ensure undetected mechanical failure in drive units cannot lead to the uncontrolled fall of the platform.
There is also advice on detection and prevention of potential failure where MCWPs rely on two drive units per mast as the means to ensure safety.
MCWPs are used widely across construction projects and in other industries. Employers, users and suppliers/installers should take the actions required in this alert.
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Thousands of people die from work-related lung diseases every year. Consider the risks of occupational asthma before it’s too late.
HSE’s website has a range of resources, including case studies and top tips for woodworking:
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The company, which specialises in the manufacture of containers and drums for the nuclear, aerospace and medical industries, was fined £500,000.
An HSE investigation found the company had failed to carry out a risk assessment and ensure a safe system of work on the equipment the employee was working on during the incident.
Other recent enforcement news includes:
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HSE has guidance on how to manage the risks to volunteers.
The pages provide some specific advice for volunteers who manage non-domestic premises such as village and community halls, as well as guidance on charity retail and fundraising.
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HSE offers a range of innovative and relevant training courses and we are also present at a number of industry events.
Here’s a brief selection of what is coming up:
17-19 May, London
HSE will have a stand at this event, being held at the ExCeL in London
23-24 May, Manchester
HSE will be on-stand to answer questions and recommend guidance
21 June, online
HSE’s virtual training course offers practical, hands-on experience of conducting a machinery risk assessment
You can get all the latest news and updates from HSE across a range of industries and topics.
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