Weekly Digest: The latest health and safety headlines from HSE

HSE's Weekly Digest e-bulletin: 2 October 2019

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've got details about events on business readiness for Brexit, as well as links to guidance on managing drug and alcohol misuse in the workplace.   There is also essential advice on asbestos, and we have news about recent health and safety prosecutions, links to our latest job vacancies and information on forthcoming events and training courses.   For daily updates visit HSE's website. This week's health and safety headlines Here is a selection of the latest health and safety news. Just follow the headline for more details... Chemical company fined £120,000 after employee falls from height Port operator fined £300,000 after worker is seriously injured during loading operation Packaging company sentenced after employee's leg is crushed by machinery Suspended jail sentence for electrician who carried out illegal gas work View our full list of news stories Asbestos essentials and guidance Asbestos can be found in any building built before the year 2000 and causes around 5,000 deaths every year. Whether you are a tradesperson, building owner, licensed contractor, or a member of the public, our website offers advice and guidance on what you need to know.    Our Asbestos essentials publication covers the actions needed to reduce exposure to an adequate level.   On 7 November we host our 'Managing Asbestos' training course. You can book your place(s) here. Brexit business readiness events The UK government are holding a series of events to make sure businesses are aware of the actions they need to take to prepare for Brexit. These events are an opportunity to meet officials from a number of government departments. HSE officials will be attending at a number of locations: 3 October - Hull 4 October - Leeds 14 October - Cardiff 14 October - Liverpool 22 October - Middlesbrough For an opportunity to ask us your questions on the impact of Brexit on the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR), Classification Labelling and Packaging (CLP) and Prior Informed Consent (PIC) regulations register here.   Please continue to visit the HSE Brexit webpages for the latest information and guidance. Managing drug and alcohol misuse in your workplace Do you know how to manage drug and alcohol misuse at work? Employers have a legal duty to protect employees' health, safety and welfare. Understanding the signs of drug and alcohol misuse (or abuse) will help you manage health and safety risk in your workplace.   Our website has step-by-step guidance to help you manage drug and alcohol misuse at work.   This includes advice on how to develop a drugs and alcohol policy and what you can do to support your employees. Current job vacancies HSE has a number of job opportunities. Follow the link below for more details, or to apply... Head of Resourcing and Reward (closing date 8 October) Marine Engineer (closing date 27 October) Radiation Specialist (closing date 27 October) View a full list of vacancies Training opportunities with HSE Just follow the links below for further details on the listed courses, or to book. COSHH Training - Practical Assessment and Control (20-21 November, Buxton) NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management (2-6 December, Buxton) Manual Handling for Assessors (5 December, London) HSE has a wide range of training courses available, view our full 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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