Power lines incident results in 500k fine for construction company

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Having trouble viewing this email? View the content as a web page. Weekly Digest eBulletin Welcome to the HSE Weekly Digest eBulletin Read on for details about prosecutions, links to ergonomics guidance, event safety information and all our latest training opportunities and job vacancies.   For daily updates, visit our website. Health and safety headlines Below is a selection of the latest news from HSE... Company fined more than 500k following overhead power lines incident Farm partners sentenced after worker seriously injured in potato grading machine Two companies fined for serious breaches involving the removal of asbestos View our full list of news stories Latest job vacancies at HSE We've currently plenty of opportunities to join HSE and help keep Britain's workforce safe and healthy. To view further details and apply, just click on the relevant job title: Head of Operations (closing date 12 June) Medical Advisor (closing date 14 June) Apprentice Administrator (closing date 16 June) View all current vacancies Make sure your event goes safely this summer Good planning and organisation is essential for putting on an event that is both enjoyable and safe.  Guidance for event organisers, is available on our website.   These webpages provide a wealth of information on the health and safety topics organisers will need to consider when conducting their risk assessments.   For organisers of events which attract large numbers of visitors, such as festivals and concerts, view our guidance on managing crowds safety at events.   Help put people first at work People are involved in all aspects of work, which is why HSE recognises the importance that human factors can play in helping avoid accidents and ill-health at work...   Ergonomics is a science that puts people first, taking account of their capabilities and limitations and aims to make sure that tasks, equipment, information and the environment fit each worker.   Download our free guide to ergonomics here. We are running a five-day Ergonomics course (July 9-13) which provides the theory and techniques used to maximize the design of tools, tasks and workplaces for improved comfort, safety and performance of the workforce. Find out more and book here. Upcoming training courses and workshops We've a range of opportunities for health and safety training this summer, covering issues across a variety of sectors and topics. A selection of some of July's courses are below. Follow the links for details, or to book: Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Risk Management (18 July, London) Manual Handling for Assessors (19 July, London) Managing Ageing Assets (26 July, Buxton) View our full events schedule You can get all the latest news and updates from HSE across a range of industries and topics. Subscribe to our eBulletins here Subscriber services: Manage Preferences | Unsubscribe | Disclaimer Email was sent to bobbysellars573.spamhere@blogger.com www.hse.gov.uk

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