Bus driver sentenced after five passengers injured

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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 This week HSE has news of some prosecutions, plus advice on workplace transport and guidance for those working in the agriculture industry. There's also information about our latest job vacancies and some upcoming training opportunities from HSE. Visit our website for daily updates. Health and safety headlines Here is a selection of the latest news from HSE... Suspended prison sentence and fine for bus driver after passengers injured Company fined after workers exposed to hand arm vibration syndrome Landlord put tenants' lives at risk   View our full list of news stories Control workplace transport safety and save lives Every year, there are accidents involving transport in the workplace, some of which result in people being killed. Our website has a vehicle and transport safety at work section with advice on how to help prevent accidents, assess and manage vehicle and driver safety - wherever you work.   There is also a host of resources and case studies relating to workplace transport.   Our leaflet INDG199 Workplace transport safety: A brief guide identifies some of the safety problems for common vehicle operations.  Agriculture is Britain's riskiest industry sector 33 people were killed as a result of farming and other agriculture-related activities across Britain in 2017/18.   Being injured by an animal caused the most deaths in Britain's riskiest industry sector, with the highest rate of fatal injury. Nearly half of the fatalities involved workers aged over 65. Our site includes advice on health and safety for older workers. We have a selection of resources for managing health and safety in the agriculture sector. HSE training this autumn There are plenty of HSE training events and workshops coming up, covering issues across a wide range of sectors and topics.   Upcoming courses and associated events include: COMAH Compliance for Lower Tier Establishments (17 September, Buxton)  Site and Transport Safety (4 October, Buxton) Managing Ageing Assets  (25 October, Buxton) You can also download our 2018-19 training brochure, which has full details on over 40 different heath and safety related courses. View our full schedule Current job vacancies   We have a number of new opportunities to join the HSE and help Britain's workforce stay safe and healthy. Just follow the link below for more information on each role, or to apply:   Statistical Officer (closing date 2 September) Risk and Process Safety Specialist (closing date 9 September) Bid Manager (closing date 16 September) Senior Materials Engineer (closing date 17 September) View the full list of vacancies 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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