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Health & safety alerts25/01/2021
Health and Safety Spot Checks and Inspections During Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and Enforcement officers are out and about, carrying out spot checks and inspectio...
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Health & safety alerts11/01/2021
COVID-19 Response to a Positive Test Result
When to Isolate: Introduction: In line with UK Government guidelines, if an employee or worker has had contact at work...
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Health & safety alerts7/01/2021
COVID-19 News
The government published new tighter measures on 5th January 2021 to suppress the spread of the virus and keep the numbe...
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Health & safety alerts23/12/2020
Christmas Tree Lights Banned because of Portable Appliance Testing (PAT.)
A property management firm responsible for three Lancashire Jobcentres advised the Department for Work and Pensions that...
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Health & safety alerts21/12/2020
New Tier 4 level – STAY AT HOME – what does it mean?
The Government announces a new level of restriction for certain areas to be in place from 20th December. Employers do n...
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Health & safety alerts21/12/2020
Jobcentre Staff Banned from Sticking Christmas Decorations on the Ceiling.
Jobcentre staff were banned from sticking Christmas decorations on the ceiling - in case they fell and injured themselve...
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Health & safety alerts18/12/2020
Brownies and Guides Banned from Singing Carols in Shopping Centre – because of “Health and Safety” Risk.
The Marlowes centre in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire banned Brownies and Girl Guides from putting on a carol concert fo...
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Health & safety alerts17/12/2020
Christmas Decorations Banned from Village Centre because of “Health and Safety.”
A small Kent village had lost its festive spirit before Christmas had even got started in 2019, after the council banned...
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Health & safety alerts15/12/2020
A City Council Banned its Staff from Putting up Christmas Decorations
A city council banned its staff from putting up Christmas decorations on their office walls because it breaches ...
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Health & safety alerts8/12/2020
“Health and safety” killjoys force Santa to wear a seatbelt in his sleigh.
Every Christmas Eve Santa whizzes around the world at top speed, without incident. But Santa's unblemished driving reco...
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Health & safety alerts16/11/2020
Company fined after forklift truck fatality
A pallet transport company has been fined after a forklift driver was killed when his forklift overturned. Mr Regina...
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Health & safety alerts9/11/2020
£40,000 fine after care home death fall
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Dunkeld has been fined for health and safety failings which led to the death of a vulnerab...
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Health & safety alerts5/11/2020
What a face covering is?
In the context of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, a face covering is something which safely covers the nose and mou...
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Health & safety alerts3/11/2020
Liverpool to be regularly tested for Coronavirus in first whole city testing pilot
Tests will be provided through a partnership between Liverpool City Council, NHS Test and Trace and the Ministry of Defe...
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Health & safety alerts30/10/2020
Treat Yourself to Some HR Tricks This Halloween!
Haunted by HR issues? Having a devil of a time managing an employee? Here’s some ‘spooktacular’ HR tips that can h...
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Health & safety alerts19/10/2020
Fine for manufacturer after serious injuries to worker
Emtelle UK Limited, a manufacturer of plastic tubing and blown fibre tubing for telecoms and water piping, has been fine...
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Health & safety alerts13/10/2020
About local COVID alert levels
The government has introduced a new system called ‘local COVID alert levels’. This will replace current guidance on ...
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Health & safety alerts9/10/2020
Construction Health Inspection Initiative – October 2020
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) There have been big improvements over recent years in reducing the number and rate of...
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Health & safety alerts10/09/2020
COVID-19 News
The government has announced new measures to suppress the virus and keep the number of infections down. The governmen...
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Health & safety alerts20/07/2020
New Plans to Ensure Pubs, Restaurants and Cafes Offer Both Smoking and Non-Smoking Outdoor Options
People using pubs, restaurants and cafes will soon have greater freedom to choose non-smoking outdoor areas following an...
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Health & safety alerts15/07/2020
Face Coverings to be Mandatory in Shops and Supermarkets from 24th July
Under new rules, people who do not wear a face covering will face a fine of up to £100, in line with the sanction on pu...
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Health & safety alerts8/07/2020
HSE Urges Businesses to Become COVID-Secure
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is calling for businesses in Great Britain to make sure they’re COVID-secure as ...
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Health & safety alerts26/06/2020
Restarting Workplace Pressure Systems Safely During the Coronavirus Outbreak
This guidance is for employers who use pressure systems in their workplace including those working in manufacturing, and...
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Health & safety alerts23/06/2020
Air Conditioning and Ventilation During the Coronavirus Outbreak
Air conditioning The risk of air conditioning spreading Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the workplace is extremely low. Yo...
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Health & safety alerts22/06/2020
Air Suspension Systems on Vehicles
HSE has investigated several serious incidents involving air suspension systems on vehicles. The two main causes are col...
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Health & safety alerts11/06/2020
Use of Face Masks Designated KN95
Introduction A substantial number of face masks, claiming to be of KN95 standards, provide an inadequate level of prote...
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Health & safety alerts29/05/2020
COVID-19 Temporary Relaxation of the Enforcement of the EU and GB Drivers’ Hours Rules: All Sectors Carriage of Goods by Road
The Department for Transport introduced a temporary and limited urgent relaxation of the enforcement of both the EU and ...
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Health & safety alerts19/05/2020
Is the Covid-19 Shutdown Putting Your Workers at Additional Risks from Legionnaires’ Disease?
Legionellosis – is the collective name given to the pneumonia like illness caused by the legionella bacteria, inclu...
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Health & safety alerts18/05/2020
Statement From the UK Chief Medical Officers on an Update to Coronavirus Symptoms: 18 May 2020
New information about coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms has been announced. From today, all individuals should self-iso...
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Health & safety alerts12/05/2020
New Guidance Launched to Help get Brits Safely Back to Work
New ‘COVID-19 secure’ guidelines are available to UK employers to help them get their businesses back up and running...
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Health & safety alerts1/05/2020
Musculoskeletal Disorders – How to Keep Britain’s Backbone in Good Health During the Pandemic
The Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry is being pushed to its limits, with many manufacturers and suppliers repo...
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Health & safety alerts23/04/2020
Advice to Distribution Centres and Other Sites on Maintaining Social Distancing for Drivers
Loading and unloading goods vehicles can put drivers and other workers at risk. It is important to consider all risks to...
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Health & safety alerts17/04/2020
RIDDOR Reporting of COVID-19
You must only make a report under RIDDOR (The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013...
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Health & safety alerts16/04/2020
Carrying Out Thorough Examination and Testing of Lifting and Pressure Equipment During the Coronavirus Outbreak
Introduction An emerging consequence of the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) is the challenges faced by commerce and ind...
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Health & safety alerts6/04/2020
Coronavirus Update: A Joint Statement between the HSE, TUC and CBI
This is an extremely worrying time for firms and workers. We know many workers, union reps and employers have questions ...
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Health & safety alerts3/04/2020
First Aid Cover and Qualifications during Coronavirus (COVID-19)
If first aid cover for your business is reduced because of Coronavirus or you can’t get the first aid training you nee...
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Health & safety alerts27/03/2020
Fit Testing Face Masks to Avoid Transmitting Infection During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak
HSE updates its guidance regarding RPE and face fit testing. A fit test should be carried out before people wear RPE ...
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Health & safety alerts25/03/2020
Performing Health or Medical Surveillance During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak
Do you already provide health / medical surveillance for employees? Are you concerned with how to continue to manage ...
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Health & safety alerts19/03/2020
Drivers – Welfare Regulations and Drivers Hours
Are you restricting a delivery drivers’ access to welfare facilities in your premises when they visit as part of their...
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Health & safety alerts3/03/2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Latest Information and Advice
Introduction: A Coronavirus is a type of virus. As a group, coronaviruses are common across the world. Typical symptoms...
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Health & safety alerts21/02/2020
Exposure Limits Revised
Do you carry out building refurbishments, run a bakery, have a woodworking shop, carry out welding activities or fabrica...
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Health & safety alerts11/02/2020
Does Your Company Lease Your Premises? Part 3
Questions which are often raised with Consultants are: Does a commercial landlord have any legal responsibilities f...
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Health & safety alerts31/01/2020
Does Your Company Lease Your Premises? Part 2
Questions which are often raised with Consultants are: Does a commercial landlord have any legal responsibilities f...
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Health & safety alerts27/01/2020
Does Your Company Lease Your Premises? Part 1
Questions which are often raised with Consultants are: Does a commercial landlord have any legal responsibilities f...
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Health & safety alerts17/12/2019
The Twelve Days of Christmas Day 12
Health and Safety Myth A Chef at a carvery restaurant refused to serve the customer some skin off the turkey on the gro...
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Health & safety alerts13/12/2019
The Twelve Days of Christmas Day 10
Health and Safety Myth Health and safety prevent people putting coins in Christmas puddings. Reality: Finding a coin ...
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Health & safety alerts11/12/2019
The Twelve Days of Christmas Day 8
Health and Safety Myth Children are banned from throwing snowballs. Reality: Every year “health and safety” is qu...
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Health & safety alerts9/12/2019
The Twelve Days of Christmas Day 6
Health and Safety Myth Carol singer’s health and safety is at risk. Reality: Surely no-one would object to hearing ...
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Health & safety alerts5/12/2019
The Twelve Days of Christmas Day 4
Health and Safety Myth Indoor Christmas lights need a portable appliance test (PAT) every year Reality: Lots of compa...
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Health & safety alerts3/12/2019
The Twelve Days of Christmas – Myth One
Myth One: Workers are banned from putting up Christmas decorations in the office. Reality: We regularly come across c...
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Health & safety alerts18/11/2019
DRIVING FOR WORK – On The Road
More than a quarter of all road traffic incidents involve someone who is driving for work (Department of Transport). I...
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Health & safety alerts31/10/2019
Risk Assessment – Are You Complying with the Legal Requirement?
All employers are legally required to make a ‘suitable and sufficient assessment’ of the risks to their employees’...
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Health & safety alerts30/09/2019
Working at Height
There are three main reasons for providing a safe and healthy working environment, (possession of morals, the fact that ...
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Health & safety alerts2/09/2019
Company and Director Sentenced After Multiple Workers Diagnosed With Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome
A company providing specialised services in drilling, and its director, have been sentenced after a number of workers we...
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Health & safety alerts12/08/2019
Health and Safety Executives Statistics 2018-2019
A total of 147 workers were killed at work in Great Britain in 2018/19. Although this represents an increase of 6 fatali...
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Health & safety alerts29/07/2019
Employer Sentenced After Worker Severed Three Fingers – 17th July 2019
Andrew Gibson has been given a suspended jail sentence for safety breaches after a worker suffered life changing injurie...
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Health & safety alerts5/07/2019
Maintenance Failings Blamed for Death in Wolverhampton
A company which admitted breaching health and safety laws after a woman was killed by debris blown off a building roof b...
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Health & safety alerts25/06/2019
Health and Safety Executive Dust Inspections
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have announced new rounds of dust control inspections, which will take place over ...
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Health & safety alerts15/05/2019
HSE Issue Safety Alert Regarding Platform Lifts (vertical lifting platforms or lifts for people with impaired mobility)
If you own or use a platform lift within your premise to allow persons with impaired mobility access or are responsible ...
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Health & safety alerts30/04/2019
FFI Increases to £154.00 per hour
In 2012, the HSE instigated its Fee for Intervention Scheme, the cost of which was £124.00 per hour. This was sub...
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Health & safety alerts11/02/2019
Change in Enforcement Expectations for Welding Fume
Introduction: There is new scientific evidence from the International Agency for Research on Cancer that exposure to mi...
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Health & safety alerts14/01/2019
Portable Ladders
What is happening? Product standards for portable ladders have changed – the single British & European product ...
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Health & safety alerts21/12/2018
Advent Calendar Day Twenty Four: Health & Safety Myths – Myth Twelve
Myth The Chef at a carvery restaurant refused to serve the customer some skin off the turkey on the grounds of health a...
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Health & safety alerts21/12/2018
Advent Calendar Day Twenty Three: Health & Safety Myths – Myth Eleven
Myth It was reported that a Supermarket café told a customer that they are unable to heat up the mince pies they serve...
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Health & safety alerts21/12/2018
Advent Calendar Day Twenty Two: Health & Safety Myths – Myth Ten
Myth: It was reported that an entry fee charged for a Christmas craft fair was necessary in order to control the number...
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Health & safety alerts20/12/2018
Advent Calendar Day Twenty: Health & Safety Myths – Myth Nine
Myth: You cannot clear snow and ice from pavements yourself. Reality: You can clear snow and ice from pavements yours...
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Health & safety alerts18/12/2018
Advent Calendar Day Eighteen: Health & Safety Myths – Myth Eight
Myth: Health and safety prevents people putting coins in Christmas puddings. Reality: Finding a coin in your pudding ...
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Health & safety alerts14/12/2018
Advent Calendar Day Sixteen: Health & Safety Myths – Myth Seven
Myth: Children are banned from throwing snowballs. Reality: Every year we hear inaccurate stories about children who ...
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Health & safety alerts14/12/2018
Advent Calendar Day Fourteen: Health & Safety Myths – Myth Six
Myth: Carol singers are a health and safety risk. Reality: Surely no-one would object to hearing the dulcet tones of ...
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Health & safety alerts12/12/2018
Advent Calendar Day Twelve: Health & Safety Myths – Myth Five
Myth: Seats removed from shops - despite weary Christmas shoppers wanting to rest their feet. Reality: Give it a rest...
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Health & safety alerts10/12/2018
Advent Calendar Day Ten: Health & Safety Myths – Myth 4
Myth: Traditional shopping centre Christmas trees scaled back or replaced by artificial alternatives Reality: We ofte...
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Health & safety alerts7/12/2018
Advent Calendar Day Eight: Christmas Health & Safety Myths – Myth Three
Myth: You can't throw sweets into the crowd at pantos. Reality: Health and safety rules were blamed when a panto stop...
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Health & safety alerts6/12/2018
Advent Calendar Day Six: Christmas Health and Safety Myths – Myth Two
Myth: Indoor Christmas lights need a portable appliance test (PAT) every year. Reality: Lots of companies waste money...
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Health & safety alerts3/12/2018
Advent Calendar Day Four: Christmas Health and Safety Myths – Myth One
Myth: Workers are banned from putting up Christmas decorations in the office. Reality: Each year we hear of companies...
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Health & safety alerts24/10/2018
Work at Height
Working at height remains one of the biggest causes of fatalities and major injuries. Common cases include falls from la...
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Health & safety alerts19/09/2018
Annual Statistics Show Little Has Changed
The annual summary of workplace “fatal injury” statistics as reported to all health and safety enforcing authorities...
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