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| Having trouble viewing this email? View the content as a web page. | |  Welcome to the HSE Weekly Digest eBulletin This week we have some seasonal health and safety advice across a variety of topics. There is also some news and guidance on workplace transport and details of the latest prosecutions. In addition, we take a look at upcoming training courses and links to our latest job opportunities. Visit HSE's website for daily updates. |
| | A selection of the latest health and safety news...
View our full list of news stories  We've heath and safety advice and guidance across a variety of seasonal topics... With many temporary and seasonal jobs being filled at this time of year, it is important that employers ensure these workers understand their health and safety responsibilities. Meanwhile, a combination of less daylight, wet leaves becoming slippery, and cold or freezing temperatures can lead to an increase in accidents. See our bad weather advice here. It is also well worth noting that while the festive party season is well underway, the misuse of alcohol can lead to accidents at work. View our webpage on alcohol misuse. |
 Make sure you submit a RIDDOR report for a workplace accident where necessary... The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurences Regulations (RIDDOR) puts duties on employers, the self-employed and people in control of work premises to report certain serious workplace accidents. In 2017-18 there were 71,062 injuries to employees reported under RIDDOR. Our website has details on how to make a RIDDOR report. Other RIDDOR-related resources include HSE's leaflet Reporting accidents and incidents at work (INDG453) and Accident Book. |
 26 workers were killed in 2017-18 as a result of being struck by a moving vehicle. Our website has a vehicle and transport safety at work section with advice on how to help prevent accidents, by assessing and managing vehicle and driver safety - wherever you work. There are also plenty of resources relating to workplace transport. HSE recently prosecuted a courier service company after an agency worker was hit and run over by a fork lift truck, they were fined £120,000. |
In 2019 HSE will continue to deliver a wide variety of innovative and relevant training courses. Follow the below links for more details, or to book your place: View our full schedule here, while you can also download our training brochure. | | You can get all the latest news and updates from HSE across a range of industries and topics. | | | | |
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