Metal company sentenced after employee is fatally crushed

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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 we have advice on preventing slips and trips, while ahead of this weekend's 'Small Business Saturday', we have plenty of useful health and safety guidance for you if you're running a small business.   We also have news of some prosecutions, a look at upcoming training courses and links to our latest job opportunities. Visit HSE's website for daily updates. Health and safety headlines A selection of the latest health and safety news... Metal recovery firm sentenced after employee is fatally crushed Company are fined after worker hit and run over by fork lift truck Landlord given suspended prison sentence for gas safety failures Company fined after worker seriously injured when carrying out a lifting operation View our full list of news stories Make sure preventing slips and trips is a priority Slips and trips are the most common cause of injury at work, causing over a third of all major injuries. Our slips and trips website provides information on how to avoid these accidents in the workplace.   Read our causes and prevention guide, see the answers to frequently asked questions and explore our publications and resources to help you tackle slips and trips in your workplace.   All outdoor workers should be aware of the seasonal weather risks. Take a look at our online guide to avoiding slips and trips in winter weather. Small Businesses can make a big difference This Saturday 1 December, is Small Business Saturday and in the run-up we're sharing our top tools for small businesses to manage health and safety and #HelpGBWorkWell...   Our toolbox is a great place to visit for small businesses who need advice and guidance. It includes sections called 'things you need to do', summarising how all businesses can comply with health and safety law.   In conjunction with HMRC, we are hosting a free webinar on 12 December (10-11am) for small and growing businesses, offering answers to typical questions on health and safety. Register here. Upcoming HSE events and training courses In 2019 HSE are delivering a wide variety of training courses and in February we will be hosting our second 'Future of Gas' event... Follow the below links for more details, or to book your place: HSE Inspectors' Guide to Risk Assessment (24 January, Buxton) COSHH Practical Assessment & Control (30-31 January, Buxton) The Future of Gas II (4-5 February, London)  View our full schedule Latest job vacancies at HSE HSE currently has a variety of exciting and rewarding job opportunities for those wishing to help Britain's workforce stay safe and healthy. Below is a selection of the latest opportunities. Just follow the link below for more information on each role, or to apply: Head of Delivery, Science Division (closing date 16 December) Offshore Control & Instrumentation Engineer (closing date 31 December) Chief Executive (closing date 1 January) View our 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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