Six hundred thousand pound fine for company following construction worker fatality

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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 details of advice and guidance for those working at height, as well as a look at last week's HSE Connect conference.    In addition, there are the latest health and safety headlines and links to some upcoming training sessions. Visit HSE's website for daily updates. Health and safety headlines Here is a selection of the latest health and safety news. Just follow the headline for more details... Company fined after death of a worker during a major construction project A civil engineering contractor has been fined £600,000 after an employee of Balfour Beatty Group Employment Limited was fatally injured when struck on the body by a wheeled excavator.   Worker is fatally crushed at paper mill - two companies receive six-figure fines Two companies have been fined after a worker suffered fatal crush injuries when he was struck by a shovel loader.   Manufacturer fined after contractor suffers fatal fall through skylight A carton manufacturer has received a six-figure fine after a contractor suffered fatal head injuries falling through a broken skylight.   View our full list of news stories Falls from height - the leading cause of workplace deaths Falls from height were the cause of most work-related fatalities in Britain during 2017/18. The latest annual figures (2017/18) revealed that 35 workers were killed in falls from height last year.   Make sure you take the necessary precautions and see our working at height website for guidance on how you can protect employees.   The website contains useful pages including Work at height - frequently asked questions, as well as the key messages page, which explains the simple steps that should be followed before working at height.    Employers can also find more by downloading our publication Working at height: a brief guide. Work shouldn't be a pain... prevent repetitive strain injuries International Repetitive Strain Injury Awareness Day is marked this week. Thursday 28 February marked International Repetitive Strain Injury Awareness Day, the perfect time to think about the main causes of work-related musculoskeletal disorders - manual handling, awkward or tiring positions and keyboard work or repetitive action.   We have updated guidance and a series of resources on manual handling training methods at our Go Home Healthy website, encouraging employers to look at different options when managing the risks of MSDs. HSE Connects with industry Last week over 500 delegates from across the country attended our HSE Connect conference... The Expo in Birmingham was packed to capacity for a free-to-attend day of lectures, seminars, exhibitions and workshops.   Speakers included HSE's Chair Martin Temple and Acting Chief Executive Dr David Snowball, while delegates were able to create a personalised agenda from over 100 sessions focusing on four key themes: Making health manageable; The changing face of health and safety; Insights from incidents; and Health and safety made simple.   To find out more about health and safety basics, take a look at our website, and you can see a snapshot of the day on Twitter here. Upcoming HSE events and training courses HSE has a variety of events and training courses and workshops coming up, as well as a webinar aimed at small businesses looking to expand... Just follow the links below for more information on each role, or to apply: Growing Your Business: free webinar (13 March) HSE Chemicals EU Exit Stakeholder Event (15 March, Edinburgh) NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management (1-5 April, Buxton) View our full schedule of upcoming events 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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